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Set Piece Analyst (Men’s First Team)
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, commonly referred to simply as Brighton, is an English professional football club based in the city of Brighton and Hove. They compete in the Premier League, the top tier of the English football league system.
Job Posted- 29 Apr 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 12 May 2026
Role: Set Piece Analyst (Men’s First Team)
Hours: Full time
Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing
Contract Type: Permanent
Deadline Day: 12th 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.
Your analyst background
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:
🔵 Treat People Well
⚪ Exceed Expectations
🔵 Aim High. Never Give Up
⚪ Act with Integrity
🔵 Make it Special
⚪ Be Fan Focused
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 [email protected]
How to Apply
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