Role: Data Analyst – Performance Science
Hours: Full time
Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing
Contract Type: Permanent
Deadline: 4th May 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.
Shape the future of football performance
This unique role involves transforming raw performance data and cutting‑edge AI prototypes into actionable, production‑ready reports and dashboards. Your primary goal is to learn how to productionise insights: taking exploratory data analysis that works in the Cloud, validating it, and following through the steps to make it scalable, secure and reliable for elite sporting decisions.
About You
We are looking for someone with a solid grounding in computing basics, a passion for sports, and an interest in how AI is changing the football industry. The role focuses on applying data analytics and AI to football performance.
Key requirements include familiarity with AI and machine learning, a foundational understanding of cloud computing, and the ability to produce production‑ready insights.
Our Values
* Treat People Well
* Exceed Expectations
* Aim High; Never Give Up
* Act with Integrity
* Make it Special
* Be Fan Focused
Benefits
* 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 free WSL tickets for the 2025/26 season
* In‑house training programme and CPD opportunities
* Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses
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 diverse audiences, 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.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. All colleagues and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Employment Requirements
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 three‑year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of eligibility to work. We do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.
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