First Team Set Piece & Training Analyst

• Hours of work: Full time
• Department: First Team Analysis
• Reports to: Head of Analysis

Role summary

Portsmouth Football Club is seeking a First Team Set Piece & Training Analyst to join our Analysis department. Working closely with the Head Coach, Set-Piece Coach, wider coaching staff and players, you will deliver high-quality video and data analysis to support performance and inform decision-making, with a particular focus on training and Set Pieces.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the analysis provision across training and set-piece workflows.
• Lead on opposition set-piece analysis workflows and work alongside the first team set-
  piece coach to devise strategies for upcoming games.
• Travel to all home and away fixtures, providing analysis during matches and delivering actionable insights in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Construct clear, evidence-based set-piece meetings that prepare the team for upcoming fixtures.
• Create bespoke and engaging content to prepare individual players for upcoming opponents and to feedback on recent performance.
• Utilise qualitative and quantitative methods to review set-piece performance on a game-by-game basis and regularly track set-piece trends across the league.
• Create targeted video reviews of training sessions to illustrate key tactical concepts and playing principles.
• Ensure effective video capture of training sessions and upload to the relevant destinations.
• Ensure best-practice databases are regularly updated.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the first team squad, as well as relevant opposition and loan players.
• Represent Portsmouth Football Club professionally at all times, modelling the club’s values and behaviours.

Personal specification

Essential:

• Experience in performance analysis within professional football, elite sport, or a comparable high-performance environment.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline such as Sports Science, Performance Analysis or related fields.
• Strong understanding of current set-piece trends in both the EFL Championship & wider
  footballing world.
• Experience using performance analysis software and video coding platforms (Hudl
  Sportscode, Hudl Studio, Hudl StatsBomb, Hudl Insight or equivalent).
• Strong communication skills — both verbal and visual — with the ability to present
  analysis confidently to coaches and players.
• A creative and innovative approach to presenting information, with the ability to distil
  and highlight key messages effectively.
• High attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workload and deliver high-quality
  analysis within time-sensitive environments.
• A clear understanding of the day-to-day demands of a professional football environment.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for performance analysis, continuous learning and contributing
  to team performance.

Desirable:

• MSc in a sports-related discipline.
• UEFA Coaching Badge.
• Previous experience of supporting/ leading on set-piece workflows.

Additional information

• This is a full-time role based at Portsmouth FC’s training ground, with travel to all home
  and away fixtures required.
• Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS check will be required prior to appointment.
• Portsmouth FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

General information

We promote an equal, diverse, and inclusive workplace and we are committed to providing the best experience for our colleagues. As a business we aim to be as representative of as many sections of society as possible, and for each colleague to feel respected and able to give of their best every day.

We ensure that we treat people the right way, promote respect and believe that making the most of our differences is the key to the success of our business.

We take a robust approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and our organisation is
absolutely committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our corporate activities,
and to ensuring that our supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking.

Safeguarding

Portsmouth Football Club is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to ensuring that any club related activity will be in a safe environment where children, young people and adults at risk are protected from harm or abuse whilst under our care.

We acknowledge that every child, young person, or adult at risk who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from poor practice and abuse. Portsmouth Football Club recognises that this is the responsibility of every adult involved in our club.

We must always respect the dignity and spirit of all people, including children, young people and adults at risk. Treat everyone fairly, encourage a supportive and positive environment to promote healthy competition, skill development, fun and achievement.

Avoid contact or conduct that may be interpreted or defined as inappropriate.

Health and Safety

Portsmouth Football Club is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all employees, contractors, visitors, and others who may be affected by our operations.

As part of this commitment, you are expected to take reasonable care for your own health and safety, as well as that of others. You must comply with the company’s health and safety policies, procedures, and any legal requirements relevant to your role.

Together, we aim to maintain a safe and supportive environment that promotes the welfare and security of everyone involved in our activities.

Data Protection

The Club process all personal data collected during the recruitment process in accordance with complies with Data Protection Act (2018) and GDPR. Data collected as part of the recruitment process is held securely and accessed by, and disclosed to, individuals only for the purposes of managing the recruitment exercise effectively. All data that is deemed unnecessary will be disposed off at the end of recruitment process in line with our GDPR procedure.

Any job description provided to you by the organisation will not form part of your contract of
employment unless specified otherwise.

Please note that you share with us the responsibility for making suggestions to alter the scope of your duties and improve the effectiveness of your post.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter to bm@eisg.com