Senior First Team Performance Analyst - Post Match

Senior First Team Performance Analyst – Post Match

Newcastle United

Permanent

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Competitive Salary

We are the heartbeat of the city. Come and be a part of a long and proud history where we strive to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch. Bringing the people and communities together, join the Newcastle United Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.

Turn insight into an edge across recruitment, prep and performance.

About the role

At Newcastle United, post-match analysis isn’t retrospective – it’s decisive. This is a rare opportunity to sit at the heart of the First Team environment, influencing technical and tactical outcomes through world class, evidence‑based analysis that directly supports the Head Coach, coaching staff and players.

If you thrive in high performance sport, enjoy turning complex data and video into clear, impactful insight, and want your work to genuinely shape outcomes at the highest level of professional football, this role is for you.

As Senior First Team Performance Analyst (Post Match), you will lead the club’s post‑match analysis process, delivering elite level video and data outputs that inform immediate feedback, player development and long term tactical evolution. Working closely with the Head Coach, First Team Coaching Staff and Data & Insights colleagues, you will ensure analysis is creative, relevant, agile and aligned to the club’s football philosophy.

Your impact

You will have:

* Experience working within an elite professional football environment

* Strong football knowledge with the ability to analyse and interpret technical and tactical performance

* Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree in a sports‑related discipline (preferably Sports Science)

* Proficiency with Hudl Sportscode & Studio (or similar platforms)

* Excellent communication, presentation and visualisation skills

* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively under pressure

* Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines

* High levels of resilience to meet the demands of elite football schedules

* Confident user of Mac and Windows systems

It would be great if you had:

* Experience at First Team level within elite professional football

* MSc in a sports‑related discipline

* UEFA B Coaching Licence

* Experience with advanced data platforms (e.g. StatsBomb, Opta, Second Spectrum)

* Data manipulation and visualisation skills (e.g. Excel, Tableau)

* Hudl Replay/Flex experience or drone operation qualifications

About the team

Working closely with the First Team and coaching staff you will have a direct impact on match performance and analysis.

Location

This role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, please note, if you are not located in the Northeast and unable to relocate, we regret that we will not be able to progress your application.

Why choose us?

We’ve got a range of great benefits and rewards, from flexible ways of working, participation in our non-contractual employee bonus scheme, NUFC life assurance, free parking, discount at Shearers Bar and the Club Shop, Helping Hand – where you can access free GP appointments, Wellbeing Resources, Legal and Financial Support, pension contribution, free lunch and the best part, free tea and coffee. In addition, we run a salary sacrifice scheme which includes, tech, car, cycle to work and many more.

United As One

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.

Safeguarding

We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with.

How to apply

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Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.

Recruitment Agencies – please note that we do not accept unsolicited / speculative candidate details or applications. Any candidates supplied, unless formally requested, will be taken as a direct / free candidate.