Recruitment Analyst | Chelsea FC

12 August 2026 | Analysis, Scouting & Recruitment

Recruitment Analyst | Chelsea FC (Jobs in Sports Performance Analysis TheASPA)

Chelsea FC are seeking a highly motivated Recruitment Analyst to join their Scouting & Recruitment team
, supporting the identification, assessment and monitoring of elite players across global markets.

This role combines video analysis, performance data and scouting intelligence
, translating multiple sources of information into clear, actionable insights that support recruitment decisions and the club's long-term talent strategy.

As Recruitment Analyst
, you'll work closely with scouting and recruitment stakeholders to identify and assess prospective players, create detailed player dossiers and deliver high-quality video and data analysis.

You'll play an important role in maintaining recruitment shortlists, evaluating players against positional profiles and ensuring senior stakeholders have the evidence required to make informed recruitment decisions.

• Support the identification, monitoring and assessment of prospective players across global markets.
• Produce comprehensive player dossiers, scouting reports and recruitment assessments.
• Manage recruitment shortlists using position-specific and regional intelligence.
• Analyse player development, positional and recruitment trends.

• Create high-quality player video packages using professional telestration tools.
• Integrate technical and tactical data, physical metrics and scouting observations.
• Translate complex performance information into clear recruitment recommendations.
• Produce engaging presentations for key stakeholders.
• Collaborate across the Scouting & Recruitment department on strategic projects.
• Maintain accurate and accessible recruitment information.
• Support consistent player evaluation and evidence-based decision-making.
• Ensure all work complies with established recruitment processes and governance.

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Experience in Performance Analysis, Recruitment Analysis or a similar football analytical role.
• Degree in Sports Analysis, Sport Science or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of Piero and/or Hudl Studio
  .
• Experience interpreting performance data and translating findings into recruitment recommendations.
• Excellent report writing, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Outstanding understanding of football, player development and recruitment processes.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

This is an excellent opportunity to work at the intersection of scouting, performance analysis and football intelligence within one of the game's leading recruitment environments.

You'll contribute directly to the identification and assessment of elite talent while working within an ambitious department that values innovation, collaboration and evidence-based decision-making.

Chelsea FC is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and expects staff to embody the club's BLUE behaviours – Brave, Lead, Unity and Edge
.

The club is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults cessful applicants will be required to complete the appropriate DBS and pre-employment screening.