Academy Data Analyst

Everton Football Club
Liverpool
1 month ago
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Overview

Everton Football Club is one of world sport's most respected names, known for innovation, professionalism and community. Our motto is Nil Satis Nisi Optimum — nothing but the best is good enough. We are a founder member of both the Football League and Premier League, with a strong history across Men’s Senior, Women’s and Academy setups.

In summer 2025, we moved to Hill Dickinson Stadium, a new world-class venue in Liverpool. The stadium is designed to be sustainable and accessible and serves as a 365-venue for non-football events and conferences.

We are looking for an aspiring and highly motivated individual pursuing a career in professional sport and data to join our Performance Insights team at Finch Farm.

About the opportunity: As the Academy Data Analyst you will lead the development and build of the Academy’s data systems. You will work closely with Academy leadership to identify key areas of opportunity and play an integral role in shaping the Academy’s use of data. You will lead on the design, build, and delivery of data systems from extraction and transformation through to load.

As a member of the Performance Insights department, you will work with highly skilled data experts in a diverse and fast-paced environment. You will be supported in your development and have opportunities to grow your professional skills. This is an ideal role for someone with a strong foundation in data who is looking to start or develop a career in football.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and build of the Academy’s data systems from extraction to loading.
  • Collaborate with Academy leadership to identify opportunities and shape data usage across the Academy.
  • Design, build and deliver data systems to support decision-making and performance insights.
Qualifications
  • Degree level (or equivalent) in a quantitative subject.
  • Skilled in using SQL and/or Python to work with and manipulate data.
  • Ability to work as part of a cohesive, highly motivated team and a passion for data in an elite sporting environment.
  • Experience taking leadership on data projects and communicating effectively with end users to understand challenges and implement solutions.
Role details

The role is permanent and will be based at Finch Farm training ground in Liverpool (Halewood); 40 hours per week. The closing date of this advert is Friday 20 February 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a substantial amount of applications.

Safeguarding, Equity & Inclusion

Everton Family Safer Recruitment Practices
Everton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires DBS checks or evidence of DBS Update Service participation. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be discussed if your application is successful.

Equity & Inclusion
Everton is committed to ensuring everyone is respected and empowered for who they are. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and racially diverse communities, and we support the physical and mental wellbeing of all staff. If you require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team via . We support the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and welcome applicants from all walks of life.


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