Recruitment Data Analyst at Cambridge United Fc

Cambridge United are seeking to appoint a Recruitment Data Analyst to join its First Team operation... Role Summary The successful candidate will play a leading role in the identification and recruitment of talent through the application of data analytics within the scouting and recruitment process. Reporting to the Head of Recruitment and working in close collaboration with the rest of the department, they will be responsible for the management, analysis and integration of large data sets from various providers into the club’s bespoke recruitment system, having a significant impact within a professional football environment. Key Job Outcomes • Interpret and manipulate data in accordance with the philosophy, current and long-term requirements of Cambridge United to highlight, monitor and analyse talent of interest from target leagues. • Present attractive and actionable statistical reports and visualisations giving insights to various personnel with a range of understanding. • Utilise all resources to deliver data-driven research projects. • Collaborate on the maintenance and development of the club’s bespoke recruitment system, integrating automated processes and optimising data delivery. • Discover and create new avenues to support and positively impact talent identification and monitoring. This job description sets out the key outcomes required. It does not specify in detail the activities required to achieve these outcomes. As a term of your employment, you may reasonably be expected to perform duties of a similar or related nature to those outlined in the job description. Person Specification - Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience Required/ Desirable - Bachelor’s or higher degree in a sports or quantitative field. - Experience handling, operating on and building from large datasets, ideally with an ability to code to create custom visuals & interrogate data. - Strong proficiency in a range of data management platforms including Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets. - Previous experience of working within a professional football club or related Sports industry experience. - Ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights. Personal Qualities/Attributes ✅ Hardworking and enthusiastic. ✅ Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. ✅ Reliable and committed. ✅ Ability to work independently and as part of a team. ✅ Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and manage a varied workload. ✅ Strong problem-solving skills, including technology based issues. Mission, Vision & Values Mission Cambridge United aspires to compete at the highest level of the English Football League, whilst operating a financially sustainable football club embedded within the heart of its community. We are custodians with a collective responsibility to protect and enhance the Club for future generations. Vision Creating Memories - We engage current and future generations of supporters by creating memorable moments. - Driving Standards & Performance - We will evolve by driving standards and performance through self-reflection and education. Enhancing Lives - We are an inclusive Club that is United in Endeavour to enhance lives through the power of sport. Values We engage positive and inspiring characters who are committed to serving and strengthening our community, by adopting our 3 keys values. Teamwork:  We achieve more through working together than alone and are United in Endeavour. Hard Work: We are committed to learning and working towards our pursuit of excellence in everything we do. Humility:  We will celebrate each other’s successes and recognise that no individual is greater than the collective. Employability Statement Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff.  We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. Safeguarding Statement Cambridge United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. For those positions where a criminal record check (DBS) is identified as necessary, this will be carried out in line with other safer recruitment checks. The post holder will be required to undergo Safeguarding training periodically. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. ...