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Performance Scientist
Norwich City Football Club
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club that competes in the EFL Championship.
Job Posted- 11 May 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 29 May 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced candidate to join the Performance department at Norwich City Football Club in the role of Performance Scientist. This is an excellent role for someone who is detail-driven, solution focused and proactive, who demonstrates a strong commitment to professional excellence.
Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead the collection, management and reporting of Men’s First Team performance data (training, match and rehab) to support coaching, medical and performance decision‑making.
- Deliver real‑time GPS and heart‑rate feedback during training to ensure physical objectives are met and injury risk is mitigated.
- Design and implement data‑driven recovery strategies to optimise player availability across congested fixture schedules.
- Identify performance trends and produce clear visual insights to strengthen communication between players, coaches and practitioners.
- Lead internal research and development projects, including injury, illness, rehabilitation and position‑specific performance analysis.
- Oversee performance technology, data governance and SOPs, while scouting and trialling emerging technologies to drive innovation.
- To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Values of Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride and Commitment
Qualifications:
Essential
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working full time within elite team sport (preferably football)
- BSc (MSc/MRes preferable) in a Sport Science or Performance Analysis related subject
Desirable
- UEFA B license or equivalent in physical performance or recruitment
- Postgraduate qualification in in Sport Science or Performance Analysis related subject
Successful candidates will benefit from a comprehensive range of club benefits. This includes (but is not limited to):
- Complimentary matchday ticket for home fixtures
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Enhanced family friendly leave policies
- Pension Scheme with Royal London
- Access to Reward Gateway recognition and discount platform
- Enhanced CPD opportunities and structured professional development pathways.
- The opportunity to get involved in wider club initiatives through a variety of Working Groups.
- A range of wellbeing support, including 24/7 access to a GP for employees and their dependents, as well as access to gyms and exercise classes at both Carrow Road & Avant Training Centre.
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