First Team Post Match Analyst

Job Advert Reference: AFCB0034

Title: First Team Post-Match Analyst

Reports to: Head of Team Operations and Security

Location: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

About AFC Bournemouth

Entering an exciting new chapter in our long and storied history, we are proud to retain a focus on family and community. Delivering that engagement with our loyal supporters is a passionate and integrated backroom staff, working closely together to provide a positive and lasting experience for all at Vitality Stadium.

Since our takeover by chairman Bill Foley, in a partnership including Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan, the club has seen significant investment committed towards sustaining Premier League status, highlighted by the construction of a state-of-the-art training facility and the arrival of promising young talent from top clubs around Europe. These developments also bring a great opportunity to further improve our women’s team and youth setup overall.

Key off-field appointments have recently been made in business operations, ticketing, and partnerships to continue our efforts in improving the experience for our supporters.

Main Duties

· Work closely with the First Team Coaching staff and the rest of the Analysis Department to deliver post-match reviews providing video and statistical feedback.

· Develop workflows to produce team, unit and individual feedback.

· Maintain databases for short, medium and long-term development projects.

· Produce and maintain playing philosophy material.

· Attend First Team home matches and away matches when required.

· Support in the research and testing of potential new technologies and software.

· Assist various other first team analysis processes.

· As a member of staff to ensure in all matters, you follow and actively promote the club’s mental health policies and practices to ensure an open, non-judgmental and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.

· As a member of staff to ensure that you to adhere to the club’s safeguarding policies and procedures and are committed to our safeguarding values, creating a safe and positive environment for all those who interact with the club.

· Obligation to adhere to the club’s health and safety policy and procedures.

· As a member of staff to ensure in all matters you follow and actively promote the club’s equality policies and practices to ensure a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Key knowledge

Essential

· Undergraduate degree in a sport-based course.

· Minimum of two years working with a professional football club.

· Sound football knowledge to observe, analyse and review technical and tactical performance.

· Proficient in using Hudl Sportscode, Studio and Insights.

· Proficient with data portals (Opta, Second Spectrum etc.).

· Proficient with data handling and visualisation (Tableau).

· Engaging presentation skills.

· Team player with excellent communication skills.

· Strong work ethic, attention to detail and growth mindset.

· Ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of work.

Desirable

· MSc in a relevant field.

· UEFA B Coaching Licence.

· CAA Drone Flyer ID Licence

Person specification

The Club’s values are at the core of its staff behaviour and how they approach everything they do, therefore we are looking for someone is honest, inclusive, kind, hardworking and loyal.

Staff Benefits

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a competitive reward package which will include, but is not limited to:

· Free onsite parking.

· Season ticket and allocation of complimentary/purchased tickets.

· Subsidised lunches and complimentary healthy snacks throughout the day.

· Discounts at the club Superstore.

· Contribution towards eye tests and glasses.

· Discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses.

· Club pension & Life Assurance Scheme.

· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) by Health Assured.

· Paid parental leave (bank of five days per year).

· Club events or other social events throughout the year run by our club social team.

· Paid volunteer opportunities (2 days per year).

· Paid day’s leave on your birthday.

How to Apply

Please send your application form to [email protected] by Friday 2nd August 2024.

AFC Bournemouth is an equal opportunities employer and ensures staff and volunteers are able to achieve their full potential.

We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion and embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society. We take our responsibility seriously, to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

We actively encourage applications from women, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from ethnically diverse communities.

For further information on accessibility within the stadium please click here.

AFC Bournemouth is committed to protecting all children, young persons, and adults at risk in its care or attending its premises and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

For all positions where a DBS check is required, an offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level.

Any and all potential agreements, relationships or commitments that could be considered a conflict of interest should be disclosed upon application to this vacancy by emailing [email protected]. You will also be asked whether you have any conflicts to disclose upon receipt of your application.

Satisfactory references will be required for all positions, your eligibility to work with the club will be subject to receiving appropriate referencing.

We strive to create a positive and safe environment and ensure all who interact with the club feel safe, protected, and heard.

AFC Bournemouth can exercise their right to perform external searches and to confirm information provided by candidates. It does not retain any data during this process.