U21 Academy Performance Analyst

Role: U21 Academy Performance Analyst

Hours: Full time, including evenings and weekends

Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

Contract Type: Permanent

Deadline Day: 18th June 2026

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC

We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact.

Elevate Performance Through Elite Analysis

You will lead the analysis within the U21 age group, analysing training sessions and matches to directly influence team preparation and accelerate individual player development. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve using telestration tools to enhance the analysis process, whilst maintaining the statistical databases in line with academy philosophy. You will also ensure all match footage is uploaded to player review platform so all players have access to the relevant footage.

About you

We are looking for someone with full-time experience in the Professional Development Phase at a professional football club. You will be a highly competent user of Hudl SportsCode, confident across the full range of Mac products, and able to create engaging presentations. It is essential that you hold a related Sports Science or Performance Analysis degree.

Our values are essential to our success

Our values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do:

- Treat People Well

- Exceed Expectations

- Aim High. Never Give Up

- Act with Integrity

- Make it Special

- Be Fan Focused

How we say thank you

In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to:

- Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites

- 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)

- Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!

- Enhanced family policies

- Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground

- Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2026/27 season

- In-house training programme and CPD opportunities

- Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact the team.

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

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 position is UK-based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3-year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.