Based at: Blackburn Rovers Academy, Old Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8BA. Flexibility regarding location is required.
Reports to: Head of Academy Recruitment
Responsible for: N/A
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week plus any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties. This may include evening and weekend work.
Contractual Status: Permanent
Job purpose: To provide data-driven insights and visual presentations to support player recruitment decisions, trialist evaluations, and player progression reviews across all phases of the Academy.
Key responsibilities:
* To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all staff and elite players, promoting their well-being whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
* Collect, manage, and analyse data from scouting reports, performance metrics, and match footage.
* Create and maintain dashboards and visual tools to support recruitment and retention decisions.
* Present insights on trialists and potential targets using video clips, data summaries, and visual presentations.
* Support player progression reviews by preparing evidence-based reports and presentations for internal meetings.
* Collaborate with scouts and coaches to contextualise data and video analysis.
* Maintain databases and ensure data integrity across platforms (e.g., Eyeball/Impect, FiP).
* Monitor trends in player development and recruitment outcomes.
* Assist in strategic reviews and reporting for Academy leadership.
* Complete a set amount of video games each week through Wyscout and Eyeball platforms.
* Assist with the exit strategy of our signed players when released to ensure the club promotes each player in the best possible way.
Skills & Experience required:
* Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
* Experience with video editing and presentation software (e.g., Hudl, Wyscout, Keynote, PowerPoint)
* Understanding of football performance metrics and scouting data
* Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and communication skills
* Experience in a football or sports performance environment (desirable)
About The Candidate
Qualifications required:
* Degree in Sports Science, Data Analytics, or related field (preferred)
* FA Emergency First Aid in Football (Essential)
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