MSc Applied Sports Analysis Placement Football Club and University o

Paid Internship Bristol - Robins High Performance Centre (BS8 3TN
) Posted on February 25, 2026 Closes:
March 13, 2026

Bristol City Football Club is offering an exciting MSc placement opportunity to a dynamic, self‑motivated individual committed to a career in Performance Analysis within Football. Alongside their studies on the MSc Applied Sports Performance Analysis postgraduate course at the University of Worcester, the successful candidate will engage in a placement working as a Player Recruitment Analyst within the Player  & Recruitment Department with Bristol City First Team.

The MSc course is delivered via blended learning and as such there is no requirement for you to be based in Worcester for your studies outside of the two intensive weeks. Due to the distance learning nature of the course only UK, Irish and EU citizens with settled status may apply for this funded placement opportunity. More details can be found here regarding the course:

• The successful candidate will be available for the equivalent to 4 days per week. The exact hours per week are to be discussed, however they may include operating outside normal office hours (e.g. weekends and bank holidays).
• The role will predominantly be based at the Robins High Performance Centre (BS8 3TN
  ) for the placement contact hours, with possible travel to other sites within the UK.
• The placement will start from July 2026 and last until June 2027.
• Bristol City will directly cover full costs of tuition fees for the programme.

• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn and work alongside high‑level analysts, develop practitioner skills, knowledge and experience, to enable them to deliver high‑level performance analysis support.
• Experience data and video analysis solutions through applied software, hardware and feedback processes.
• Assist in the collaboration and management of a vast video library.
• Maintain and update databases critical to the player identification process.
• Exposure to video and live scouting throughout the 2026/27 season.
• The opportunity to further working knowledge of key performance analysis and talent identification software (e.g. Sports Code, Hudl Studio, Wyscout, Tableau).
• Design and deliver targeted support projects to identified coaches and staff, under the supervision of the Recruitment Analysis team.
• Assist colleagues within the department at key stages of the player identification and recruitment process (e.g. collation of monitoring lists, production of specific content for coaches and other staff members).
• The opportunity to be involved in a range of personal development opportunities across the year including meetings, workshops and CPD forums.
• The above is not regarded as exclusive or exhaustive.

• A long‑term commitment to a career in Performance Analysis, or equivalent, within elite sport.
• An understanding of the role of Performance Analysis either through academic qualifications or experience.
• Ability to think ahead and generate innovative ideas.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and working under pressure.
• A team player who fits in with the values and work ethic of the club.
• Skilled in developing effective relationships and trust with all around them.
• Reliable and trustworthy individual who is aware of the importance of working with confidential information.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Be committed, punctual, and professional at all times.
• Able to thrive in a competitive and demanding working environment.
• Receptive to feedback about own behaviour, strengths and areas for improvement.
• Meet the entry requirements for the MSc Sport (Applied Performance Analysis) course at the University of Worcester.

• Prior experience in the provision of performance analysis support.
• Basic knowledge and experience of data and video analysis systems and their use and impact to improve/assess performance.

• To apply formally please send a CV and covering letter to Dan Calcott () and John Francis (pe) with the Job Title as the subject of the email by Friday 13 March 2026 at 17:00.
• Applicants will be expected to apply for the course at the point of formally applying for the funded placement, please :