Academy Analyst

Who We Are

Founded in 1882, Tottenham Hotspur is an iconic English football club, playing in the Premier League and Women’s Super League. From North London to the world, our fanbase spans continents, cultures, and generations. Spurs is a club that’s always dared to push boundaries, breaking new ground and rewriting history.

We are at our brightest when we’re all together.  Our club, our teams, our community.  We are entering a new era at Tottenham with a new club strategy, new leadership, and a focus on putting our fans at the heart of everything we do as we continue to strengthen our connection with our DNA, our home, and each other.

We’re at our brightest when we’re all together. Our Club, our teams, our community.

The Role

The Academy Analyst facilitates the analytical needs of the coach in training and games to aid the development of young players.

• Support the delivery of development and performance insights to the Academy Director and Coaches
• Support the delivery of the Club’s footballing philosophy across the Academy
• Be an active member and contribute to the versatility and innovation of performance analysis in the Club

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of development insights to the coaches within the Academy
• Ensure work is closely aligned with the methodologies of the Club’s Academy coaching and Performance Analysis standards
• Produce highly engaging content, appropriate for respective age groups, to assist them in the delivery of development strategies
• Maintain strong analytical processes that provide technical and tactical insights and support innovative methods of delivery
• Create and maintain databases to analyse trends and manage the training/matchday cycle effectively
• Build libraries of best practices to aid individual learning plans
• Ensure content is visible and accessible to relevant Academy staff and support the Club’s methodology work as required
• Attend designated home/away matches and seek opportunities to learn new experiences
• Lead the capture and management of video content throughout the training and games schedule
• Embody best practices across the department workflows and support the use of performance analysis within individual development plans
• Work collaboratively across the department to ensure all EPPP Category 1 criteria is met
• Manage casual analyst schedules and control the quality and consistency in their work
• Support any recruitment, retention or release requirements the Club may have
• Maintain upkeep of the Academy Analysis suite and all of the department’s associated hardware and technology
• Attend and contribute to all performance analysis meetings and get-togethers

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
• Act in accordance with the organisation’s safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
• Be alert to signs of abuse, neglect, or safeguarding concerns and report these appropriately
• Maintain professional boundaries and act as a positive role model when working with or around children
• Attend safeguarding training as required and keep knowledge up to date

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication skills with an ability to connect when English is not a first language
• Exceptional operational skills
• Ability to manage and achieve personal and departmental objectives
• Exceptional aptitude with technology use and application
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative working style with a low ego to constructively challenge themselves and others to drive standards and maintain excellence

Skills & Experience

• Experienced working within an elite footballing environment
• Educated to degree level or higher
• Possesses a high level of football intelligence, engaged in progressing their coaching journey
• High detail with an ability to maintain standards even under pressure
• Excellent technical understanding and application – Hudl, Catapult, Statsbomb, Second Spectrum, and various telestration software)
• Exceptional presentation and narration skills – written and visual
• Highly proficient in using Mac and Windows software
• Naturally inquisitive with a passion for innovation and creativity

Safeguarding & Recruitment Statement 

Safeguarding is fundamental to success in all that we do. The Club follows a Safer Recruitment process for all roles. Successful candidates are to be reminded that they will be subject to proportionate background, DBS and reference checks as required. 

We welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.