Head of Performance Analysis | Wolves FC 19 January 2026 | Analysis
Head of Performance Analysis | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC (Jobs in Sports Performance Analysis TheASPA)
The club is seeking an experienced & innovative Head of Performance Analysis to be responsible for leading the performance analysis team and driving the strategic direction of performance insights across the first team. This leadership role will oversee the integration of data, video analysts, and tactical intelligence to enhance team and individual performance at the highest level and support the club’s recruitment processes. Reporting directly to the Technical Director, you will work closely with the first team manager and other senior coaches/ management to ensure performance insights are at the fore front of tactical planning and decision-making. The successful candidates will be a highly motivated and detail-orientated
Key responsibilities
Lead all aspects of first team performance analysis, delivering insightful match and training analysis aligned to the club’s tactical principals
Oversee opposition analysis, identifying tactical trends, strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities that inform weekly match preparation.
Provide live match-day analysis support, including real-time tagging and in-game insight as required.
Translate video and data into clear, coach-focused outputs that support decision-making and training design.
Develop and maintain performance KPIs aligned with a proactive, possession-based style of play.
Work collaboratively with sports science, medical, and coaching staff to provide integrated performance insight.
Support the recruitment and player identification process through video and data-led analysis of potential targets.
Lead, mentor, and develop performance analysis staff, ensuring consistency of approach across the football department and Academy.
Drive the effective use of analysis technology and continuously improve workflows, standards, and presentation methods.
Contribute to alignment between the first team and player pathway, ensuring analytical principles are consistent across the club.
Key relationships
Work closely with Director of Player Development & Recruitment Head of Performance Analysis
Work closely with the other members of the First Team Analysis & Data group
Develop strong relationships with the Coaching Staff
Maintain links with the Academy Analysis staff to ensure processes remain consistent across the club
Scope of job The role will be working within the Performance & Analysis Team to align and will support the coaching process through the creation and communication of football insights to relevant stakeholders. As part of the wider analysis team, the successful candidate will help to define the performance analysis framework for the organisation, aligning the analysis strategy and lead the integration of data into decision-making.
Person Specification
A strong tactical understanding of football, and specifically of proactive and possession-based playing styles
Extensive knowledge of technological and methodological processes within performance analysis
Experience of using telestration tools to annotate video (particularly Hudl Studio)
An understanding of Safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk. Knowledge of Safeguarding legislation, policies and procedures (including reporting platforms and/or requirements).
Wellbeing knowledge in relation to supporting children, young people and adults at risk.
Understanding of integrated performance models and cross-department collaboration
Technical/work-based skills
Advanced proficiency with industry-standard analysis software e.g Hudl, Sportscode, Wyscout
Experience using Apple Products (particularly Mac and Ios)
Experience using the Microsoft Office suite of products
Previous use of Spiideo cameras and online platform
Familiarity with StatsBomb Data, and experience using this to create actionable football insights
General skills and attributes
Proven experience in leading and mentoring a team, setting objectives and driving high standards of performance analysis
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across multidisciplinary teams.
A strong attention to detail A high level of work ethic and professional pride- committed to producing a high level of work
Strong leadership & Team player- able to collaborate effectively as part of a wider team
Growth mindset- constantly looking to improve and pick up new skills
A high level of discretion
Excellent interpersonal skills, evidenced through positive and productive relationships with all stakeholders
Maintain Highest standards of quality assurance and evidence-based practice, while remaining innovative and creative
Understanding of how to work safely with children, young people and adults at risk to uphold Safeguarding best practice.
Promote, adhere to and implement the Club’s Equality Policy and to work consistently to embed equality and diversity within Club.
Experience
Proven experience in performance analysis within professional football
Experience working with football data and translating insights into practical coaching outputs
Experience collaborating with an elite level coaching team to develop tactical gameplans and driving match reviews
Experience leading or mentoring analysis staff
Experience within the Premier League, EFL Championship or Category 1 academy environment
Experience supporting recruitment, player profiling or squad planning Working with children and/or vulnerable adults
Qualifications
Masters Degree in Sports Science, Sports Analytics, or a related field with relevant certifications
Post-holder must hold or obtain at the earliest opportunity and maintain the relevant safeguarding training (i.e. FA Safeguarding Children Workshop).
Post-holder will be subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level and cleared by the Wolves Safer Recruitment Group
Relevant degree or professional qualifications in performance analysis, sports science or a related field.
Coaching experience, including FA/UEFA Coaching qualifications
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