Set Piece Analyst (Men's First Team)

Role:

Set Piece Analyst (Men’s First Team)

Hours:

Full time

Location:

American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

Contract Type:

Permanent

Deadline Day:

12 th May 2026

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.

Enhance performance through detailed tactical insight and analysis

Your primary focus will be the analysis and development of the club’s set piece process through elite level video and data analysis. You will lead the detailed analysis of opposition set pieces, identifying strengths, weaknesses and emerging patterns to inform match preparation and strategic planning. In addition, you will contribute to the development and delivery of our own attacking and defensive set piece strategies, both in the analysis room and on the training pitch, working closely with the Set Piece Coach and First Team Coaching Staff.

You will have strong football knowledge, especially in set piece tactics, with the ability simplify complex information using both subjective and objective methods. You will also be confident explaining tactical concepts to players in all settings.

To be successful in this role you must hold a performance Analysis or related degree, and ideally UEFA B qualification.

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:

• Act with Integrity
• Make it Special

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 2026/27 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 teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com

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.

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