First Team Performance Analyst (Tactical)

Derby County are seeking to recruit a First Team Performance Analyst (Tactical) to join the Performance Analysis department at Moor Farm Training Centre

Working for Derby County Football Club offers a unique opportunity to be part of one of England’s most historic and passionately supported clubs. With a proud legacy, a dedicated fan base, and an exciting vision for the future, Derby County offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment both on and off the pitch. Whether you're joining the team in coaching, administration, marketing, or operations, you'll be contributing to a culture rooted in ambition, community, and progress. Employees benefit from a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional development.

 

The successful candidate will be responsible for playing a key role in delivering high‑quality insights that enhance the club’s performance analysis processes and support informed decision‑making across the First Team environment.

 

The role will take primary responsibility for post‑match analysis, producing detailed evaluations of team performance through video, data and key performance indicators. They will also support pre‑match preparation by assisting with opposition analysis and contributing to game‑plan development, while providing wider support to the Performance Analysis team as required.

 

Key Role Responsibilities:

·         Take ownership of the post‑match analysis process, using video, data and KPIs to produce high‑quality reports that identify tactical trends and inform future strategy.

·         Deliver clear post‑match insights through video, telestration and presentation formats when required.

·         Support the delivery of opposition analysis in a rotational manner alongside the Lead First Team Analyst and coaching staff, helping to profile opponents and inform tactical preparation in line with the club’s game model, whilst also playing a key role in pre-match report creation.

·         Monitor wider tactical trends across the league, collecting and managing bespoke data for the analysis department to aid insights.

·         Analyse global best-practice and emerging tactical trends to inform and support pre-match preparation.

·         Present tactical insights using video and telestration tools to support game‑plan creation.

·          Assist with producing training‑ground analysis content, including telestrated clips that reinforce tactical messages.

·         Prepare and deliver analysis presentations and session content for coaching meetings when required.

·         Attend and support First Team fixtures, contributing to matchday analysis operations.

·         Undertake live coding and real‑time feedback workflows to support in‑game decision‑making.

·         Assist with technical matchday setup, ensuring all hardware, software and data feeds operate reliably.

·         Contribute to the continual development of analysis workflows and database management, adopting best practices and supporting innovation within the department.

·         Maintain an up‑to‑date understanding of new technologies, methodologies and trends to drive innovation.

·         Support wider First Team performance analysis projects, contributing to departmental objectives as directed by the Lead First Team Analyst.

General

·         To be responsible for the health, safety and welfare of customers and colleagues, complying with health and safety guidance and policy.

·         Continuously work to maintain, embed and improve the club’s safeguarding provision, ensuring the highest standards for safeguarding children and adults at risk.

·         To uphold and promote organisational policies and procedures, promoting those specifically applicable to this area of work and also including equality, diversity and inclusion.

·         To present and promote an appropriate public image in representing the organisation.

·         To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required commensurate with the post.

 

Personal characteristics and experience:

·         Minimum 2 years’ full-time experience in a performance analysis role within a professional football environment.

·         Experience contributing to live matchday analysis workflows.

·         Experience within a Championship or Premier League First Team environment (desirable).

·         Experience with multi‑angle training capture, e.g., drone, IP cameras (desirable).

·         Experience using data analysis or visualisation tools, e.g., R, Python, Power BI, Tableau (desirable).

·         Strong proficiency with Hudl Sportscode, Wyscout and MatchTracker for coding and pre/post‑match workflows.

·         Strong proficiency with Tactic Pro (and/or Hudl Studio).

·         Experience interpreting football data, such as StatsBomb or StatsPerform.

·         Strong proficiency in MacOS and presentation software (Keynote, PowerPoint).

·         Strong tactical understanding of the game and its principles of play.

·         Ability to manage file structures, databases and shared resources efficiently.

·         Understanding of performance KPIs and the ability to apply them in analysis.

·         Ability to integrate video, data and tactical insights into clear outputs.

·         Highly detail‑oriented and organised.

·         Excellent communication and presentation skills.

·         Ability to work under pressure with rapid turnaround times.

·         Proactive, self‑motivated and committed to continuous learning.

·         Strong team player who thrives in collaborative, high‑performance environments.

·         Naturally curious, with the ability to take initiative and problem-solve independently.

·         Flexible and adaptable to First Team schedules, including evenings/weekends.

 

Qualifications:

Essential

·         Undergraduate degree in Performance Analysis, Sports Science, Sports Coaching, or related discipline.

 

Desirable

·         MSc in Performance Analysis, Sports Science or a related discipline.

·         UEFA C Licence or higher.

·         Certified training or professional development in football performance analysis, data analytics, video analysis, or related specialist areas (e.g., APFA, PFSA, or national/international association courses).

 

Salary is competitive, dependent on experience.

 

This is a full-time role, and due to the demands of professional football, there is a requirement for weekend and evening work, as well as regular national travel.

 

Who are Derby County…

 

Derby County Football Club, established in 1884, is one of the founder members of the English Football League and has a rich and varied history, including two First Division titles in 1972 and 1975 and an FA Cup success in 1946. The club are currently playing in the Sky Bet Championship, the second tier of English Football following their promotion from League One in the 2023/24 season and is under the management of Head Coach John Eustace. The club also boasts a successful and respected Category One Academy, a status which has been held since 2014, and a Women’s side competing in the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division. Derby County recently embarked on an exciting new era following the change in ownership to Clowes Developments (UK) Limited, in the summer of 2022. Our track record of producing talent is outstanding, and we intend to protect that proud legacy, investing in key roles within the club to build on the foundations in place for success.

 

Everything we do as a Club is built around the three pillars of stability, integrity and progress. Our core values are:

 

·         We are proud of who we are and what we do

·         We are positive, inspired and passionate

·         We are ambitious and driven

·         We are prepared, honest and humble

·         We are the heartbeat of our community

·         We are the club of opportunity

 

Derby County employee benefits include:

 

·         25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

·         Two complimentary staff season tickets

·         Two complimentary staff away memberships, subject to availability

·         20% discount at DCFC Megastore

·         Company Pension with Aviva

·         Discounts with select Club partners and sponsors

·         Healthshield Cash Health Plan to support employee health and well-being and Perks for great deals and discounts

·         Participating in our employee forum, ‘The Herd’ and Staff Events!

·         Training and development opportunities

·         Access to programmes and volunteering opportunities with Derby County Community Trust

·         Subsidised lunchtime meals at Moor Farm

 

How to apply…

 

Derby County Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of the Club's commitment to providing a safe environment for children and young people, applicants should be aware that this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check.

 

Derby County Football Club is an Inclusive Club for all and is committed to Equality and Diversity.

 

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The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday, 05 April 2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

 

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