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1st Team Recruitment Insights Analyst
Manchester City
City Football Group (CFG) is the holding company established to oversee the creation and administration of a network of linked clubs and other footballing operations under the aegis of Manchester City.
Job Posted- 7 Jan 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 15 Jan 2026
MCFC is built on a vision for sustainability, with an academy structure designed to support long-term first team success, to engagement with the communities in which we reside. Together with our passionate fans and valued network of partners, we are developing Manchester City’s future history.
At Manchester City, recruitment decisions are built on collaboration, curiosity and world-class insight. We’re looking for a First Team Recruitment Insights Analyst to help shape how we identify and evaluate players at the highest level of the game. This role sits at the heart of Men’s First Team recruitment, blending data, video and football understanding to support informed, forward-thinking decisions. You’ll work closely with recruiters, analysts and performance staff, contributing insight that genuinely influences how the club builds for the future.
We’re keen to hear from people with different perspectives, backgrounds and ways of thinking — if you’re excited by football, analysis and making an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
This is Your City
As part of our team, you will be entitled to 26 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, private healthcare and a Simply Health cash plan, an annual discretionary bonus, plus a range of partnership and lifestyle discounts.
Your Impact
- Produce clear, insightful recruitment analysis using a blend of data and video to support player evaluation.
- Help develop and evolve scouting frameworks, player profiles and benchmarking tools.
- Track and analyse the progress of loan players and high-potential academy prospects.
- Respond to fast-turnaround recruitment questions with focused, decision-ready insight.
- Work closely with Football Intelligence to translate complex data into practical recruitment outputs.
- Maintain accurate, accessible recruitment databases and analytical resources.
- Collaborate with Performance Analysis to ensure recruitment insights align with the First Team’s game model and tactical approach.
What we are looking for
- A degree in Performance Analysis or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- A strong interest in football recruitment and how analysis supports decision-making.
- Confidence using Tableau and video analysis tools such as Hudl Sportscode.
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where priorities can change quickly.
- A curious, open-minded problem solver who enjoys learning and developing new skills.
- Clear communicator who works well with others and values collaboration.
- Strong attention to detail, organisation and pride in producing high-quality work.
- Flexibility to work hours that reflect the realities of elite football.
- Beneficial; Postgraduate study in a relevant area, experience with Piero, Hudl Studio or similar tools, programming experience (e.g. Python), exposure to data science teams or workflows, UEFA C or B Licence.
*We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.
City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview.
Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.
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