Derby County are seeking to recruit a First Team Tactical Analyst to join the Performance Analysis department at Moor Farm Training Centre
Working for Derby County Football Club offers a unique opportunity to be part of one of England’s most historic and passionately supported clubs. With a proud legacy, a dedicated fan base, and an exciting vision for the future, Derby County offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment both on and off the pitch. Whether you're joining the team in coaching, administration, marketing, or operations, you'll be contributing to a culture rooted in ambition, community, and progress. Employees benefit from a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional development.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering tactical insight to enhance analysis processes and support informed decision-making across the First Team environment.
The role will take primary responsibility for post-match analysis while also supporting pre-match preparation, opposition analysis, game-plan development, and the delivery of clear, actionable insights to coaching staff.
Key Role Responsibilities:
General
Personal characteristics and experience:
Qualifications:
Essential
Desirable
Salary is competitive, dependent on experience.
This is a full-time role, and due to the demands of professional football, there is a requirement for weekend and evening work, as well as regular national travel.
Who are Derby County…
Derby County Football Club, established in 1884, is one of the founder members of the English Football League and has a rich and varied history, including two First Division titles in 1972 and 1975 and an FA Cup success in 1946. The club are currently playing in the Sky Bet Championship, the second tier of English Football following their promotion from League One in the 2023/24 season and is under the management of Head Coach John Eustace. The club also boasts a successful and respected Category One Academy, a status which has been held since 2014, and a Women’s side competing in the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division. Derby County recently embarked on an exciting new era following the change in ownership to Clowes Developments (UK) Limited, in the summer of 2022. Our track record of producing talent is outstanding, and we intend to protect that proud legacy, investing in key roles within the club to build on the foundations in place for success.
Everything we do as a Club is built around the three pillars of stability, integrity and progress. Our core values are:
Derby County employee benefits include:
How to apply…
Derby County Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of the Club's commitment to providing a safe environment for children and young people, applicants should be aware that this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check.
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The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday, 05 July 2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
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