Academy MSc Performance Analyst Placement

Academy MSc Applied Sports Performance Analysis Placement

Norwich City Football Club is offering one fully funded MSc placement opportunity within their Academy Performance Analysis Department for the 2026/27 season. This exciting opportunity, in collaboration with the University of Worcester, provides a dynamic and motivated candidate with a chance to gain hands‑on experience in sports performance analysis while pursuing an MSc in Applied Sports performance Analysis.

The MSc course is delivered via blended learning, and 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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./LJUYMwIuwY
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• Location:
  
  Avant Training Centre in Colney, Norwich (NR4 7TS
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• Start Date:
  
  July 2026
• End Date:
  June 2027
• Availability: 5 days out of 7 including potential weekends
• Bursary:
  Covers course tuition fees, and up to £500 a month living contribution
• Benefits:
  Free meals on site, access to gym, equipment and kit provided

• Work closely with performance analysts, coaches and multi‑disciplinary staff in a Category 1 Academy.
• Lead and assist with analysis support for U12 to U16 age groups, including filming matches and training, coding and producing visual feedback.
• Maintain video and statistical databases, and create reports aligned with player development.
• Gain experience with analysis software such as Hudl Sports code, Hudl Studio and Hudl Wyscout.
• Apply theory learned from university courses to an applied professional setting.
• Participate in CPD events and various developmental activities throughout the season.

• 2:1 undergraduate degree in a sports‑related course.
• Acceptance onto the University of Worcester MSc Sport (Applied Performance Analysis) course.
• At least 1 year of prior experience in performance analysis.
• Familiarity with performance analysis software’s (Hudl Software Suite).
• Good understanding of football (through playing, coaching, or analysis).
• Excellent attitude towards work and learning.

• Ensure eligibility for the University of Worcester MSc Sport (Applied Performance Analysis) course.
• Apply via the link below to become our Academy MSc Placement Performance Analyst
• Apply for the MSc course through the University of Worcester

Closing date:
Friday 20th March 2026

Norwich City Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.

Norwich City Football Club are an equal opportunities employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the workplace. Please be aware that a criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out for this post. Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025) guidance, we may conduct online searches as part of our due diligence processes on shortlisted candidates.