Company Name:
Hull City
Location:
Hull
Vacancy Type:
Permanent
Salary Details:
Competitive
Advertising End Date:
27 Aug 2025

About The Role

Lead Data Analyst

 

Hull City Football Club is proud to be building a forward-thinking and innovative Recruitment Department at the heart of our footballing strategy. We are now seeking a talented and ambitious Lead Data Analyst to drive our use of data in shaping recruitment decisions and delivering a competitive edge on and off the pitch. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated individual with strong technical expertise and a passion for football to play a central role in the identification, evaluation, and acquisition of players who will help define the future success of Hull City FC.

 

Position Type: Permanent, Full time

Hours: 37.5 per week (full time), including evenings and weekends.

Location: Training Ground, Cottingham, Hull, East Yorkshire

Salary/Pay: Competitive

Closing Date: 11am Wednesday 27th August 2025

 

Your key responsibilities

  • Develop, lead and manage the data analysis workflow and processes within the First Team Recruitment department.
  • Liaise with any and all recruitment analysts, video scouts, and technical scouts to contribute to the club making critical performance related decisions.
  • Lead on the development of bespoke algorithms/models to drive tailored KPIs.
  • Develop dashboards and tools to help drive data-driven decision making within the Recruitment Department.
  • Conduct research projects to provide unique insights to drive evidence-based decision making.
  • Help drive the implementation of data science within the football club to automate working processes and increase efficiency.
  • Support the Head of Recruitment throughout the entire scouting and recruitment process, from early identification through to decision making.
  • Support in the visualisation of longitudinal analysis of the club’s playing style to be presented to key stake holders.
  • Integrate and collate data from a variety of sources, ensuring data quality, consistency and accuracy.
  • Collaborate with relevant staff on the profiling of players across all positions from key recruitment markets.
  • Liaise with appropriate staff members within the department to contribute to creation of player dossiers and work in a coordinated manner.

About The Candidate

What are we looking for?

  • Expertise in coding and programming languages such as Python, R and SQL (Essential).
  • Experience in ETL processes and interacting with football data APIs (Essential).
  • Experience in working with football performance data to produce actionable insights (Essential).
  • Good understanding of statistics and machine learning techniques (Desirable).
  • Proficient in data visualisation and corresponding packages/tools (Desirable).
  • Proficient in the use of scouting/data platforms such as ISF, Wyscout, Hudl and Statsbomb IQ (Desirable).
  • Good understanding of football tactics and the transfer market.
  • Good knowledge of relevant talent ID leagues/markets.
  • Excellent problem solver and analytical thinker.
  • Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the needs of the department.
  • Excellent attention to detail with a proactive attitude.
  • Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
  • Adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Hull City and its operation.
  • Understanding of a constantly changing culture/demand.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Able to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Dedicated to self-improvement and personal development.
  • Willing to follow and promote the Clubs goals and vision.
  • Represent Hull City in a professional manner at all times.

About The Club

Hull City Tigers Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships. Hull City Equality Policy

 

The safeguarding and welfare of children and young people is paramount of importance to Hull City and as such this position is subject to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Hull City is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. We expect all our Board, staff and volunteers to always adhere, demonstrate and communicate this commitment. Hull City fully accepts our responsibility to welfare and protection of children and young people therefore, our aim is for the golden thread of safeguarding to run through every element of the club’s work. Hull City Safeguarding Policy

 

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