Head of Football Insights

Head of Football Insights – Leicester City Football Club

Kickstart your career Leicester City Football Club as a Head of Football Insights

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 40 Hours

About the Role & Who We’re Scouting

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Head of Football Insights to join our squad at Leicester City Football Club. As a Head of Football Insights, you’ll play a key role in leading Leicester City Football Club's Football Insights Department, integrating Performance Analysis, Data Science and Recruitment data into a high-performing function that delivers objective, timely and actionable insight across key football decisions.

Your responsibilities will include supporting the First Team Manager and Sporting Director through objective evidence-based football insight through objective evidence and oversight of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) linked to the Football Strategy, and you’ll need to bring an approach of continuous improvement, curiosity and collaboration to the table. If you're excited about making a difference and contributing to the Club’s success, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The ideal candidate will have significant experience leading Performance Analysis, Data Science or Football Insights within elite professional football. You’ll need to possess an excellent understanding of elite football tactics, coaching processes and performance analysis and be well-versed in using modern analysis platforms, tracking data and AI-enabled workflows. Evidence of influencing high-level football decision-making through objective insight is essential, and we’re looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

If you think your experience and skills match, and you’ve got the drive, energy, and skills to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, we want you on our team!

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!

One City. One Club. One Leicester.

Benefits Package

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

• competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees
• free onsite parking
• access to our subsidised staff restaurants
• up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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