Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club
Lancing, Sussex
Role: Academy Performance Analysis Manager Hours: Full time Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing, BN15 9FP Contract Type: Permanent Deadline Day: 24th December 2025 About Brighton & Hove Albion FC We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact. An exciting opportunity to lead our Boy s Academy Performance Analyst team As Academy Performance Analysis Manager, you will lead analysis for all Academy age groups and support player development and department progress. You will also manage and update a video database of best practice clips. Another key part to this role will be staying updated on all new technology and methodology related to video analysis, ensuring our Academy remains at the forefront of performance analysis. In this role you will line manage the Academy Performance Analysis staff, ensuring the analysis needs of all Academy teams (U21 s-U9 s) are met. Experience you need to thrive in this role You must have a high level of football knowledge, and previous experience working in a performance analysis role within an academy environment. You will be confident using Sportscode software and Mac products. To be successful, you will be required to hold a related Sports Science or Performance Analysis degree. Our values are essential to our success Our values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do: - Treat People Well - Exceed Expectations - Aim High. Never Give Up - Act with Integrity - Make it Special - Be Fan Focused How we say thank you In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to: - Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites - 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff) - Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more! - Enhanced family policies - Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground - Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2025/26 season - In-house training programme and CPD opportunities - Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses Our commitment to EDI We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact the team. Safeguarding is part of everything we do We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is UK-based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3-year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.
Role: Academy Performance Analysis Manager Hours: Full time Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing, BN15 9FP Contract Type: Permanent Deadline Day: 24th December 2025 About Brighton & Hove Albion FC We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact. An exciting opportunity to lead our Boy s Academy Performance Analyst team As Academy Performance Analysis Manager, you will lead analysis for all Academy age groups and support player development and department progress. You will also manage and update a video database of best practice clips. Another key part to this role will be staying updated on all new technology and methodology related to video analysis, ensuring our Academy remains at the forefront of performance analysis. In this role you will line manage the Academy Performance Analysis staff, ensuring the analysis needs of all Academy teams (U21 s-U9 s) are met. Experience you need to thrive in this role You must have a high level of football knowledge, and previous experience working in a performance analysis role within an academy environment. You will be confident using Sportscode software and Mac products. To be successful, you will be required to hold a related Sports Science or Performance Analysis degree. Our values are essential to our success Our values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do: - Treat People Well - Exceed Expectations - Aim High. Never Give Up - Act with Integrity - Make it Special - Be Fan Focused How we say thank you In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to: - Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites - 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff) - Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more! - Enhanced family policies - Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground - Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2025/26 season - In-house training programme and CPD opportunities - Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses Our commitment to EDI We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact the team. Safeguarding is part of everything we do We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is UK-based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3-year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.
Smartodds Limited
Junior Quantitative Analyst - Horse Racing We have a fantastic new opportunity to join our team at Smartodds as a Horse Racing Junior Quantitative Analyst. Based in North London, Smartodds provides in-depth research and analysis on sporting events around the world, supported by world-class, bespoke software platforms. We are proud of our collaborative and dynamic culture, grounded in our core values of Boldness, Open-mindedness, Ownership, and Togetherness. We are a supportive and collaborative team - our environment is open, inclusive, and focused on doing great work together. About the role As a member of the Quant Team, you will join an exciting environment, predicting outcomes of professional sports on behalf of our clients. We focus on football, baseball, basketball, cricket, tennis, American football, ice hockey, horse racing and golf. As a Horse Racing Junior Quant Analyst, you will assist more senior quant analysts with research on statistical models applied to horse racing, as well as support other areas, such as execution research and analysis, from time to time. You will also play a key role in developing and supporting the reliable production of high-quality predictions for our clients. We highly value the personal development of our team members; therefore, you will be able to allocate dedicated time to improve your skills and gain the necessary experience that will enable you to progress into more senior roles with increased autonomy over time. Assist the Team Head and/or Senior Quants in carrying out and executing the relevant research and model development projects Support Smartodds' clients in their pricing tasks by developing, maintaining and supporting The mathematical libraries behind our range of tools and models Software that delivers model predictions into production Perform statistical analysis of datasets, testing well-defined hypotheses and effectively communicating results to the various stakeholders, including Smartodds' clients Contribute to the development of our core programming libraries Attend at least one eventto support your professional development as a sports quant analyst on an annual basis: conferences, courses, meet-ups, networking events; in-person or remotely; on sports, statistics, machine learning, gambling, etc. Skills & Experiences Required MSc in Statistics or a related field (e.g., Data Science or Mathematics), or another field (such as Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, etc) with some experience in statistics A previous professional experience in a role with a strong statistical element, demonstrating skills beyond those acquired in your studies Experience with programming and a willingness to learn and work in R Demonstrated passion for working in sports modelling, evidenced by personal projects, MSc project in a related area or statistical analyses of sports or teams Strong interest in ongoing training and personal development Desire to learn new technologies and programming languages Ability to work in the UK Preferred A strong interest in horse racing, demonstrated by previous attempts to model outcomes or analyse data. Good understanding of sports betting markets An interest in and ability to understand statistical and machine-learning predictive models and libraries (GBM, Torch, CNN, LSTM, NLP, GNN, etc) Experience with any additional programming languages (Python, C++, Julia, ) Familiarity with database technologies, e.g., SQL, MongoDB, Redis, Postgres Experience with version control, code reviews and merge requests Experience with CI/CD, and test-driven development (TDD) From Day One 30 days holiday (in addition to bank & public holidays) In-house chef In-house masseuse Team sporting events 25% discount on Brentford Football Club merchandise Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Interest-free travel season ticket loan Offsite trips Available on selected days After 3 Months Pension - Employer Contribution starting at 5.5%, and employee starting at 2.5% Income protection - 75% of salary (subject to terms & conditions) Private Medical Insurance - including coverage of any excess payment Life Assurance (4 x times earnings at time of death) Enhanced Company Sick Pay A discretionary annual bonus After 2 Years Increase in employer pension contributionto 6% (with a minimum employee contribution of 3%) Enhanced Maternity Pay Enhanced Paternity Pay After 4 Years Increase in employer pension contribution to 7% (with a minimum employee contribution of 3.5%) Smartodds is a privately-owned company providing statistical research and sports modelling services to customers, including professional gamblers and professional football teams. Our employees are based in North London with a number of consultants based globally. Founded in 2004, Smartodds has a proven record of providing exceptional services to its clients. We are a growing company and work in an exciting and fast-paced industry of which we are a market leader. Smartodds' achievements are built around the talents of its employees. We like to think that despite the diverse background of the people who work at Smartodds, there is one thing we have in common: commitment and job satisfaction. As part of a fantastic team, Smartodds' employees enjoy the opportunity to be the very best at what they do, contributing to the success of the company on a daily basis.
Junior Quantitative Analyst - Horse Racing We have a fantastic new opportunity to join our team at Smartodds as a Horse Racing Junior Quantitative Analyst. Based in North London, Smartodds provides in-depth research and analysis on sporting events around the world, supported by world-class, bespoke software platforms. We are proud of our collaborative and dynamic culture, grounded in our core values of Boldness, Open-mindedness, Ownership, and Togetherness. We are a supportive and collaborative team - our environment is open, inclusive, and focused on doing great work together. About the role As a member of the Quant Team, you will join an exciting environment, predicting outcomes of professional sports on behalf of our clients. We focus on football, baseball, basketball, cricket, tennis, American football, ice hockey, horse racing and golf. As a Horse Racing Junior Quant Analyst, you will assist more senior quant analysts with research on statistical models applied to horse racing, as well as support other areas, such as execution research and analysis, from time to time. You will also play a key role in developing and supporting the reliable production of high-quality predictions for our clients. We highly value the personal development of our team members; therefore, you will be able to allocate dedicated time to improve your skills and gain the necessary experience that will enable you to progress into more senior roles with increased autonomy over time. Assist the Team Head and/or Senior Quants in carrying out and executing the relevant research and model development projects Support Smartodds' clients in their pricing tasks by developing, maintaining and supporting The mathematical libraries behind our range of tools and models Software that delivers model predictions into production Perform statistical analysis of datasets, testing well-defined hypotheses and effectively communicating results to the various stakeholders, including Smartodds' clients Contribute to the development of our core programming libraries Attend at least one eventto support your professional development as a sports quant analyst on an annual basis: conferences, courses, meet-ups, networking events; in-person or remotely; on sports, statistics, machine learning, gambling, etc. Skills & Experiences Required MSc in Statistics or a related field (e.g., Data Science or Mathematics), or another field (such as Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, etc) with some experience in statistics A previous professional experience in a role with a strong statistical element, demonstrating skills beyond those acquired in your studies Experience with programming and a willingness to learn and work in R Demonstrated passion for working in sports modelling, evidenced by personal projects, MSc project in a related area or statistical analyses of sports or teams Strong interest in ongoing training and personal development Desire to learn new technologies and programming languages Ability to work in the UK Preferred A strong interest in horse racing, demonstrated by previous attempts to model outcomes or analyse data. Good understanding of sports betting markets An interest in and ability to understand statistical and machine-learning predictive models and libraries (GBM, Torch, CNN, LSTM, NLP, GNN, etc) Experience with any additional programming languages (Python, C++, Julia, ) Familiarity with database technologies, e.g., SQL, MongoDB, Redis, Postgres Experience with version control, code reviews and merge requests Experience with CI/CD, and test-driven development (TDD) From Day One 30 days holiday (in addition to bank & public holidays) In-house chef In-house masseuse Team sporting events 25% discount on Brentford Football Club merchandise Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Interest-free travel season ticket loan Offsite trips Available on selected days After 3 Months Pension - Employer Contribution starting at 5.5%, and employee starting at 2.5% Income protection - 75% of salary (subject to terms & conditions) Private Medical Insurance - including coverage of any excess payment Life Assurance (4 x times earnings at time of death) Enhanced Company Sick Pay A discretionary annual bonus After 2 Years Increase in employer pension contributionto 6% (with a minimum employee contribution of 3%) Enhanced Maternity Pay Enhanced Paternity Pay After 4 Years Increase in employer pension contribution to 7% (with a minimum employee contribution of 3.5%) Smartodds is a privately-owned company providing statistical research and sports modelling services to customers, including professional gamblers and professional football teams. Our employees are based in North London with a number of consultants based globally. Founded in 2004, Smartodds has a proven record of providing exceptional services to its clients. We are a growing company and work in an exciting and fast-paced industry of which we are a market leader. Smartodds' achievements are built around the talents of its employees. We like to think that despite the diverse background of the people who work at Smartodds, there is one thing we have in common: commitment and job satisfaction. As part of a fantastic team, Smartodds' employees enjoy the opportunity to be the very best at what they do, contributing to the success of the company on a daily basis.
