Head of Academy Performance Analysis

Key Relationships:

• Academy Manager
• First Team Analysts
• Phase Leads (Foundation, Transition, Youth, and Professional Development Phases)
• Sports Science & Medical Teams
• Recruitment & Talent ID
• Analysis Interns and Placement Students

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum of a relevant degree (e.g., Sports Science, Performance Analysis, Coaching, or related field)
• Experience in a football performance analysis role, ideally within an academy setting
• Strong proficiency with industry-standard analysis software (e.g., Hudl Sportscode&Studio, Wyscout, Final Cut Pro, iMovie)
• High-level video editing and presentation skills
• Strong understanding of long-term player development principles and academy football environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with coaches, players, and support staff

Desirable:

• Experience managing or mentoring analysis interns/assistants
• UEFA coaching qualifications (or willingness to work toward them)
• Familiarity with EPPP processes and academy audit requirements
• Understanding of data integration using platforms such as Tableau, Excel, or Power BI

Code of Conduct

Oxford United Football Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees. The Code of Conduct makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club, as the employer. All employees are expected to always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club. Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public or damaging to its public image shall be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive, and violent behaviour are unacceptable, and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Oxford United Football Club are committed to ensuring that equality, inclusion, and diversity of opportunity is at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Club. We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Club that no person, whether player, job applicant, employee, volunteer, or customer, shall be discriminated against. The Club opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal.

The Club is fully committed to the EFL Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Standards and as we are underrepresented in these areas; we particularly welcome ‘entry level’ applications from women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community and anyone with a disability.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

Oxford United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and attend safeguarding training as part of their onboarding.