Men%E2%80%99S First Team Performance Analyst at Charlton Athletic Fc

The First Team Performance Analyst will support the Head Coach and technical staff through the delivery of high-quality tactical, technical, and data-driven insights. The role is responsible for match analysis, opposition scouting, training analysis, and post-match reporting to enhance individual and team performance. Operating within a newly promoted Championship environment, the role requires agility, accuracy, and the ability to deliver actionable outputs under tight turnaround timelines. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Match Analysis Lead live and post-match coding of all first-team fixtures. Produce post-match reports including tactical trends, KPIs, and performance metrics. Deliver visual and video presentations to coaching staff within agreed timelines. Opposition Analysis Conduct detailed opposition scouting reports. Identify tactical structures, pressing triggers, build-up patterns, and transition behaviours. Provide pre-match analytical packs and presentation support to coaching staff. Training & Player Monitoring Capture and analyse training sessions. Support individual player reviews through clipped footage and data dashboards. Collaborate with sports science and medical teams where relevant. Data & Systems Management Maintain coding frameworks and tagging consistency. Utilise performance analysis software (e.g. Hudl Sportscode, Wyscout, StatsBomb). Contribute to the development of analytical processes and reporting templates. Operational Support Attend all first-team fixtures (home and away). Travel as required. MAIN JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PERSON SPECIFICATION Education/Qualifications/Training: Undergraduate degree in Sports Science, Performance Analysis, Data Analytics, or related discipline (essential). Postgraduate qualification in Performance Analysis or Sports Analytics (desirable). FA or equivalent analyst accreditation (desirable). Specific Experience: Minimum 2–4 years’ experience in a professional football environment. Experience supporting first-team or elite academy environments preferred. Demonstrable experience within EFL structure desirable. Abilities/Skills/Knowledge: Technical Skills Advanced proficiency in video analysis platforms (e.g. Hudl Sportscode). Strong working knowledge of data tools (Excel, Tableau, Power BI or equivalent). Understanding of tactical principles within Championship-level football. Ability to interpret event and tracking data. Core Competencies High attention to detail and analytical rigour. Ability to translate complex data into clear coaching messages. Strong presentation and communication skills. Ability to operate under pressure with short deadlines. Discretion and professional integrity. Collaborative approach within multidisciplinary performance teams. Personal Attributes Resilient and adaptable in a high-performance environment. Proactive mindset with continuous improvement orientation. Strong organisational and time management capability. Willingness to work irregular hours aligned to the football calendar. Safeguarding Charlton Athletic Football club are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We endeavour to provide a fun, safe and welcoming environment where children and young people feel respected and valued. If you are successful, then you will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS. Additional Information This a full-time role that includes work on weekends and evenings Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK Charlton Athletic is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS Disclosure As such, this post is exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the successful candidate must disclose all convictions spent convictions should be declared, that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS Charlton Athletic FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and its policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment. Any personal data that you provide to Charlton Athletic Football Club Ltd (data controller) will be processed in line with applicable data protection laws and will be used only for the purpose of recruitment. We will keep your personal information for 6 months after which we will erase it.  You can always choose to have your data erased earlier by emailing us at dpo@cafc.co.uk. We’d love to hear from you if you believe you can meet the challenges of working within an elite sporting environment. ...