First Team Set Piece Analyst Leicester City Football Club

Location: LCFC Training Ground, Seagrave
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent

Working from our world class, state of the art training facility at Seagrave Training Ground, this is a unique opportunity to join a high performance football environment where innovation, collaboration and excellence drive everything we do. With access to industry leading technology, elite performance staff and outstanding facilities, you will play a key role in helping maximise First Team performance through specialist set piece analysis.

Help Shape Match Winning Moments

We are seeking an exceptional First Team Set Piece Analyst to join our Performance Analysis department. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated analyst with a passion for football performance, tactical innovation and elite level competition.

Reporting to the Lead Performance Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing attacking and defensive set piece performance through detailed analysis, evidence based insights and innovative approaches. Working closely with First Team coaches, players and multidisciplinary staff, you will help maximise one of the most influential areas of modern football.

The Role

As the First Team Set Piece Analyst, you will lead the analysis of attacking and defensive set pieces, providing high quality insights that support match preparation, in game decision making and post match reviews.

You will combine video analysis, performance data and tactical expertise to identify opportunities, evaluate effectiveness and drive continuous improvement across all set piece phases.

This role offers the chance to work within a high performance environment where your analysis can directly influence match outcomes and contribute to on pitch success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis of attacking and defensive set pieces, delivering actionable insights to First Team coaches and players.
• Produce detailed pre match opposition reports, identifying tactical trends, recurring routines, strengths, weaknesses and exploitable opportunities.
• Deliver post match reviews using video, data and visual presentation tools to evaluate team performance and support continuous improvement.
• Monitor and benchmark set piece performance against internal targets and league standards, identifying trends and areas for development.
• Research emerging trends, tactical innovations and global best practice in set piece strategy.
• Develop high quality analytical resources including reports, presentations, dashboards, infographics and video content.
• Collaborate with the Data & Insights department to integrate performance data into analysis workflows and enhance decision making processes.
• Maintain and develop video, data and analytical resource libraries, ensuring information is organised, secure and accessible.
• Support innovation within the Performance Analysis department through the adoption of new technologies and methodologies.
• Stay informed of developments within football performance analysis, data analytics and set piece strategy.

About You

You will be a highly organised and detail oriented performance analyst with experience working in a professional football environment. You will possess excellent tactical knowledge, strong communication skills and the ability to turn complex information into clear, impactful recommendations.

• Experience working within a professional football performance analysis environment.
• Proven experience using analysis and presentation software including Hudl Sportscode, Hudl Studio and Keynote.
• Strong tactical understanding of football, particularly within the attacking and defensive set piece phases.
• Ability to communicate technical and tactical information effectively to coaches and players.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Bachelor's degree in Performance Analysis, Sport Science or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working as a specialist Set Piece Analyst within an elite or professional football environment.
• Experience providing live match analysis and operating live video workflows in a stadium setting.
• Experience integrating performance data and video analysis to support coaching practice.
• Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MSc) in Performance Analysis, Sport Science or a related discipline.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work at the highest level of the game, influencing performance in a role that has become increasingly important to success in modern football. Based at our cutting edge Seagrave Training Ground, you will be part of a progressive and ambitious Performance Analysis department committed to innovation, continuous improvement and competitive excellence.

You'll work alongside talented coaches, analysts and performance specialists in an environment designed to support elite performance, with the opportunity to make a direct impact on First Team success.

Safeguarding, Equality & Compliance

The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the Club's values and policies at all times, including those relating to Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Health & Safety, Confidentiality and Data Protection. An understanding of GDPR, information governance and cyber security requirements is essential.

About The Club

Leicester City Football Club has a rich and proud history - we're more than just a football club; we're a community. Formed in 1884, we've achieved incredible milestones, including becoming Premier League champions in 2016 and winning the FA Cup in 2021.

Our commitment to the local community, fans, and world class experiences extends beyond the pitch. With the opening of our new state of the art training ground in 2021, we continue to invest in our growth and success. Our team at Leicester City is more than just colleagues - we invite you to join our Club and experience the exciting opportunities of a life in the football industry!

Benefits Package

Our people are the lifeblood of the Club, and we feel should be rewarded as such - we offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees. You'll enjoy free onsite parking, access to our subsidised staff restaurants and up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) amongst a host of other great employee benefits!

Leicester City Football Club believes that football is for all, and we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion, where valuing the individual is our highest priority. We are working to see equality across all areas of the Club and welcome applications from all areas of the community.

If you have any requirements in regard to the recruitment process, please let us know; we are happy to support your needs.