Department: Football Division – Academy Performance Analysis Department
Hours of Work: Full-Time – 35 hours per week (flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required for this post)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground
Closing Date: Tuesday 11 November 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 18 November 2025
1. The Department
The Academy Performance Analysis Department are responsible for the analysis provision for Players ranging from U9 – U21. The Department works collaboratively with Coaching staff to provide and deliver high quality analysis content through a variety of different methods to support the Academy Technical and Tactical programme.
The Academy Performance Analysis Department looks to maximise the skillsets of each individual staff member to enhance the content produced within each area of our delivery cycle and has an excellent track record of providing a platform for the development of Performance Analysts.
2. The Role
Working as a Senior Performance Analyst, you will be responsible for the U21 age groups analysis provision (pre, live, post, statistical, databases). You will provide U21 coaching staff and players with video, data and material to support the development of individual players, support the implementation of the playing style and their individual development plan.
You will support and supervise the delivery of analysis sessions by coaching staff to the team, units and individuals and work with age group coaching staff to ensure that any additional analysis requirements for individuals and teams are met.
In order to ensure there is a clear understanding and smooth pathway of analysis and best practice, you will also liaise and collaborate closely with the First Team.
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3. The Person
We are looking for a forward-thinking and proactive individual with a demonstrable knowledge of football and player development.
You must have a BSc in Performance Analysis, Sports Coaching, Sports Science or related qualification and UEFA C licence or a level 2 Coaching qualification and/or experience of playing football. You will need to be personable and able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
You must have experience of working in Performance Analysis within a football environment, preferably, an elite youth football development environment.
You will need to be available to work flexibly including evenings and weekends as and when required.
4. Why join us?
There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, we are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of, and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world-class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you'll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you'll receive whilst working for us! See our to find out more.
As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter.
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The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.
Equality Statement
Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all.
We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.
Safeguarding Statement
Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club.