Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

First Team Performance Analyst

DEPARTMENT:

Performance Analysis & Data Insights

REPORTS TO:

Lead First Team Performance Analyst

LOCATION:

The Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground, Wolverhampton

HOURS:

37.5 hours per week

DATE:

November 2025

We are Wolves. Progressive, determined, bright, unified and humble. A pack that is hungry for

success. Wolves is one of the fastest growing professional football clubs in the UK, and also boasts

one of the richest histories in the beautiful game.

Formed in 1877, Wolves was a founder member of the Football League, and was one of the


country's most successful sides in the fifties and sixties. During a two decade spell the Black


Country's most decorated side won three First Division titles and one of its four FA Cups.




Fast forward 70 years and Wolves are back amongst football's elite, in the Premier League for an


eighth successive season; but now we compete as a sports and entertainment business across


multiple brand verticals. As a challenger club, Wolves dare to be different, which is why creating


world class propositions in esports, fashion and music are all part of our ambitious plans.




At Wolves, we don't simply look to the future, we seize it.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and

adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. This means that

the post-holder is required to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club's commitment to

safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk and to ensuring that Wolves is free from

discrimination and harassment.

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Job purpose

The club is looking to further enhance its analysis provision by adding a First Team Performance


Analyst to the First Team Analysis & Data group. The successful candidate will be tasked with the


production and communication of actionable football insights to relevant stakeholders, including the


first team coaches and playing staff.

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Key responsibilities

Provide detailed, relevant and actionable football insights related to the club's game model Support the coaching staff through the production of video, documentation and other
relevant resources
Contribute to training, pre-match, live and post-match processes in collaboration with the
other members of the analysis team and coaching staff
Integrate the club's data department within the performance analysis process, to combine
video and data-driven insights
Maintain positive and effective working relationships with the coaching staff Facilitate the coaching process using industry-leading analysis software
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Contribute to first team analysis research projects, taking a lead where necessary Stay up to date on the latest developments and innovations within the analysis industry to
ensure the department is kept at the cutting edge
Regular databasing to ensure efficient workflows Validate data from a variety of sources to ensure integrity and support rigorous, robust
analysis
Provide analysis support on matchdays and evenings as and when required Assist and support other processes relating to the wider analysis provision

General responsibilities

Compliance with Club policies Compliance with the Club's health and safety procedures Compliance with the Club's safeguarding policies To promote the Club's values of progressive, humble, determined, bright and unified To work consistently to embed equality & diversity into the Club To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected To maintain professional conduct at all times

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Safeguarding

This role carries a specific safeguarding responsibility. This means that the post-holder is required to


apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club's commitment to safeguarding children, young


people, and adults at risk.

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Key relationships

Work closely with the other members of the First Team Analysis & Data group Develop strong relationships with the Coaching Staff Maintain links with the Academy Analysis staff to ensure processes remain consistent across the
club

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Scope of job

The role will be working within the First Team Analysis and Data group to further enhance the existing


practices. The First Team Performance Analyst will have a direct influence on the coaching process


through the creation and communication of football insights to relevant stakeholders. As part of the


wider analysis team, the successful candidate will help to ensure all analysis needs are met with relation


to training, pre-match, live and post-match processes.


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PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Title:

First Team Performance Analyst

Knowledge: the level and breadth of knowledge to do the job e.g. understanding of a defined system,


method or procedure, legal or regulatory frameworks etc


Essential


A strong understanding of the technical and tactical aspects of elite football A strong understanding of performance analysis and how this can be implemented within an elite
level coaching process
Experience of using telestration tools to annotate video (particularly Hudl Studio)


Desirable





Technical/work-based skills: skills specific to the job e.g. language competence, typing skills, coaching skills


etc


Essential


Vast experience using industry-standard analysis software (including Hudl, Sportscode,
MatchTracker, Wyscout, etc.)
Experience using Apple products (particularly Mac and iOS) Experience using the Microsoft Office suite of products


Desirable
Previous use of Spiideo cameras and online platform Familiarity with StatsBomb data, and experience using this to create actionable football insights Experience using a drone to film training sessions
General skills and attributes: more general characteristics e.g. flexibility, communication skills, team working


etc


Essential


A strong attention to detail A high level of work ethic and professional pride - committed to producing a high level of work Positive attitude towards challenging tasks Team player - able to collaborate effectively as part of a wider team Can be consistently relied upon to produce a high level of work even under high pressure and tight
deadlines


Growth mindset - constantly looking to improve and pick up new skills
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A high level of discretion Excellent communication skills and emotional intelligence to ensure effective delivery of key
messages


Understanding of how to work safely with children and/or vulnerable adults and uphold generally
accepted practice when working with those participants.
Promote, adhere to and implement the Club's Equality Policy and to work consistently to embed
equality and diversity within Club.



Desirable







Experience: proven record of experience in a particular field, profession or specialism.





Essential


Minimum of 3 years' experience working in PDP or First Team football Experience of working with elite level football video and data


Desirable
Experience working as part of a multi-person analysis team Football coaching experience Working with children and/or vulnerable adults
Qualifications: the level of educational, professional and/or occupational training required





Essential


A minimum of 2:1 in a relevant Coaching / Sport Science related degree Post-holder must hold or obtain at the earliest opportunity the relevant safeguarding training (i.e.
FA Safeguarding Children Workshop)
This position is subject to a satisfactory DBS check. The successful candidate must have a clear and
appropriate DBS certificate in place prior to commencing employment, in line with our safeguarding


obligations



Desirable


A Performance Analysis or related postgraduate course Coaching experience, including FA coaching qualifications


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