Job Description

Join the Women's Super League Football on a new and exciting chapter...

The Football Data Performance & Technology Lead plays a critical role in enhancing football performance standards across the WSL Football's leagues. This hybrid role combines strategic leadership, with the provision of technical analysis insights to inform player performance, tactical insights, injury prevention, and wellbeing. The role will oversee data-driven initiatives, collaborate with clubs to elevate performance standards, and ensure the league remains at the forefront of football innovation and technology.





This position directly impacts the league's ability to enhance player performance, promote tactical excellence, and prioritize player welfare. The appointment will play a pivotal role in driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and shaping the future of football standards across the WSL Football.

What will you be doing?

1. Match Footage, Tactical Analysis, and Data Integration


Match Footage Management: Coordinate the capture, storage, and distribution of match footage, ensuring timely, high-quality access for analysis. Utilize platforms such as Hudl/DVMS, Wyscout, and Opta. Performance Analysis Reports: Deliver post-match technical analysis, including tactical breakdowns (e.g., formations, key movements), and distribute league-wide insights. Data Integration: Oversee the creation and maintenance of a centralized platform consolidating player transfers, performance, tactical, injury, and wellbeing data. Work within League & Performance and Development team supporting our internal departments such as commercial, with data and technology solutions to inform league performance projects.




2. Data Strategy & Innovation


Strategy Framework: Develop a strategic framework and oversee technology infrastructure, collaborating with clubs, stakeholders (Premier League, FA, PGMOL) (establishing a working group) and league executives to deliver data-driven insights that elevate game quality, player welfare, and innovation. Data-Driven Performance Standards: Develop and refine metrics to assess player development, match intensity, and tactical effectiveness. Emerging Technologies: Explore and integrate innovative tools, such as AI-driven models, to deepen insights and improve league-wide analytics capabilities. Data Governance: Implement robust policies to ensure data quality, security, and compliance with privacy regulations.




3. Club Collaboration and Education


Educational Support: Conduct workshops and training sessions to empower clubs in using performance analysis tools and interpreting data effectively. Club Engagement: Establish regular feedback loops with clubs to adapt tools and methodologies based on their evolving needs. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with league executives, clubs, and external organizations (FA, PGMOL, PL etc.) to align data initiatives.




4. KPI Monitoring and Visualization


Dashboard Development: Design and manage user-friendly dashboards tracking player transfers, performance, injury data, and tactical trends. Ensure accessibility for club staff, coaches, and executives. League Reporting: Provide regular updates on key performance metrics to league leadership, including trends and actionable insights.




5. Team Development & Leadership


Operational Oversight: Act as a point of contact for performance data, collaborating with internal departments and vendors to support league objectives. Resource Optimization: Manage budgets related to data and technology while planning for future growth in infrastructure and team capabilities. Execute additional tasks as required to meet Women's Super League Football's changing priorities. Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained.

What are we looking for?

Key Competencies:

Football Knowledge:

Strong understanding of tactics, player metrics, and possess the ability to integrate data sets and associated insights which will in

Technical Expertise:

Proficiency in tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Excel, with hands-on experience using platforms like Hudl/DVMS and Wyscout.

Strategic Thinking:

Ability to define and execute a vision for league-wide data and technology integration. This will be in collaboration with leagues digital, technology and operations teams.

Communication Skills:

Expertise in translating complex data into actionable insights for diverse audiences across the leagues and their clubs.

Leadership & Collaboration:

Proven ability to foster a collaborative culture across clubs and internal departments.




Desirable Experience & Qualifications:


Post Graduate degree in Sports Science, Data Science, or a related field. 4-6 years of experience in sports performance analysis, with a focus on football. Demonstrated expertise in tactical analysis, player performance (experience working with football data visualization is a bonus) Experience working in a league, club, or federation setting, managing performance data and technology tools. Candidates from sports data agencies also considered.

Living the values through our behaviours:

FOR THE LOVE OF THE WOMEN'S GAME

- Every decision we make drives the growth, quality, and impact of women's football for future generations.

GREATNESS NEVER SETTLES

- We have the relentless drive to keep the women's game, growing, and reaching for more. We have the courage to push boundaries, innovate boldly and continuously rewrite the playbook.

FIND A WAY TO WIN, TOGETHER

- We move as one - lifting each other up and having each other's backs. Together, we unite players, clubs, fans, and communities to achieve greatness.

CHAMPION THE FEMALE ATHLETE, ON AND OFF THE PITCH

- We celebrate and support female athletes, empowering them to shine in their football careers and beyond.

PUT FANS IN THE FRONT ROW

- Fans are the VIPs at the heart of our game. We must thrill, inspire, and connect with them to build lifelong loyalty.




Please note that the Women's Super League Football office is based in

Farringdon in Central London

. To find out more details about the organisation, please click here to be directed to the Women's Super League Football website.





Women's Super League Football welcomes applications from everyone. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.





As part of the Women's Super League Football's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.