Engagement: Undergraduate Work Placement
Location: The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR
Working Arrangements: On site
Reporting to: Head of Academy Analysis
Placement Term: 1st July 2025 - 31st May 2026
Closing Date For Applications: 14th April 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for x2 undergraduate students to join the Nottingham Forest academy on a performance analysis work placement for the duration of the 2025/26 season. The role will involve working as part of the academy analysis department to facilitate the development of knowledge, understanding and professional skills through workplace learning.
The roles will primarily focus on supporting the analysis and coaching staff with the delivery of the academy analysis programme, requiring a hard-working individual, who is able to work with a high level of detail and accuracy, whilst being comfortable with operating in a fast-paced, modern environment.
Key Tasks And Responsibilities
* Process & produce content based on the needs of the club.
* Support the full-time analysis staff in the delivery of the U9 – U14 analysis programme.
* Support and aid in the delivery of our coach development programme.
* Capture footage of academy games & training.
* Ensure matches are clipped accurately.
* Support the collation of movie organisers for key players.
* Support content management on club storage systems.
* Clip matches & training accurately & effectively.
* Collate movie organisers and database for opposition teams and individuals.
* Create high quality videos and presentations.
* Aid in the production of statistical insights from academy fixtures and training sessions.
* Communicate with coaching staff and players.
* Build and maintain a library of best practices from games and training.
* Produce coach development dashboards as part of our coaching CPD programme.
Skills, Experience And Knowledge
* Studying for a BSc in a relevant field or equivalent with a mandatory year-long placement as part of their degree.
* Proficient in Excel, Keynote, and PowerPoint.
* Knowledge of key analysis software.
* Analysis / football background.
* Appreciation of data, including the ability and desire to collect, deliver, and implement it.
* Deliver a high standard of work whilst working towards deadlines.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to see work through to its conclusion.
* Ability to self-motivate and prioritise workloads.
* Full UK driving license.
* Eligible to work in the UK.
What do you get in return?
* £500 Contribution to living allowance per month.
* Opportunity to work in an elite environment.
* Learning and development opportunities through internal CPD.
* Breakfast and lunch included.
* Full club kit.
As part of the placement, the club will be able to support the candidate in any studies or research projects that they might be undertaking as part of their academic studies. These include, but aren’t limited to:
* Final projects.
* Professional practice pieces.
* Contemporary research methods.
* Examining a professional environment.
* Independent research projects.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is a signatory of the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code. We are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we require all applicants to provide accurate diversity data during the application process.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (“DBS”) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.
An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that may have been incurred. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the Club and the PL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr