Lead Tactical Analyst

The Lead Tactical Analyst plays a pivotal role in supporting the coaching staff by providing detailed football insights that align with the club’s playing philosophy and game model. The ideal candidate will combine visual tactical expertise with data-driven analysis to deliver actionable insights that enhance coaching and match preparation processes. This role requires a commitment to delivering best practices to players in both group and individual settings while maintaining safeguarding and professional standards. Based at BRFC Senior Training Centre, Brockhall Village, with flexibility regarding location required, and involving regular evening and weekend work including travel with the First Team to all matches.

["Provide tactical insights that align with the club’s philosophy and game model","Utilize both visual and data-driven analysis to support coaching decisions","Collaborate with First Team Coaching staff to ensure a shared vision of the game","Develop pre-match, live, and post-match analysis in collaboration with coaching staff","Travel with the First Team to all matches, including live coding during games","Record and analyse training sessions, producing actionable insights for coaches and players","Assist and progress the club’s performance analysis strategy at First Team/U21 and Academy levels","Work closely with Head Coach & Head of Technical Development to align analysis processes with strategic goals","Lead and manage the tactical analysis, fostering a multi-disciplinary approach","Collaborate with the Data Scientist to analyse the implementation and effectiveness of the club’s game model","Build a comprehensive library of best practices, including tactical insights and methodologies","Update technical and tactical statistical databases to reflect the club’s evolving philosophy","Deliver individual and group analysis sessions to players, tailored to their development needs","Develop motivational and supportive materials for match preparation","Support coaching staff by providing detailed documentation and resources","Stay informed of advancements in analytical techniques, platforms, and technologies","Explore new innovations to enhance the department’s output and performance","Learn and adapt to new IT equipment and analysis tools","Work towards publication of 2x tactical/performance analysis peer reviewed papers per season","Ensure all analysis equipment is maintained and updated, liaising with providers","Manage the department’s data storage, ensuring backups of all analysis presentations and documentation","Oversee work placement students, creating structured tasks to support their learning and development","Liaise with external analysis providers such as Hudl and Opta for services and updates","Promote the welfare and safeguarding of all elite players while maintaining professional boundaries"]

["Strong understanding of football tactics and ability to break down the game through the club's playing philosophy","Competent with HUDL, SportsCode, WyScout, Coach Paint / Piero, IMPECT and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)","Exceptional communication skills to deliver insights to players and coaching staff effectively","Experience managing a performance analysis department, with strong organizational skills","Commitment to continuous professional development and innovation in analysis techniques","Competent using video cameras and video capture equipment for wide-angle filming","High level football tactical and technical understanding","Previous experience working in Performance Analysis within an elite senior football environment","Football coaching experience, or coaching analyst at senior level","Sound knowledge of Mac and Windows-based operating systems","Postgraduate degree in Sports Science / Sports Coaching (or equivalent) or a similar degree subject","UEFA A licence (requirement or working towards)","Enhanced DBS/safeguarding check required"]

["Management related qualification","Valid UK Driving Licence"]

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Blackburn Rovers FC is a professional football club based in Blackburn, England, competing in English football with First Team, U21 and Academy setups.