221 Performance Analysis jobs in South East

**Job Description**
We're looking for a Commercial Performance & Analysis Manager who brings more than just technical expertise to their work. This role is ideal for someone with solid reporting and analytical skills, but also the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders across the business. Rather than building reports, we're looking for someone who understands the numbers and can communicate them with impact.
**What We're Looking For:**
+ Experience in reporting and data analysis.
+ Ability to present data in a clear, engaging way to stakeholders.
+ Commercial awareness and the ability to spot emerging risks and opportunities.
+ Some exposure to AI tools or concepts (not essential).
+ Strong behavioural skills someone with presence, confidence, and the ability to lead.
+ A proactive mindset, especially around ad hoc performance insights and ticketing trends.
+ Leadership capability to drive reporting strategy and team development.
+ Experience managing creative tools and suites.
**Role Overview**
This role is central to articulating commercial performance against key KPIs, identifying risks and opportunities, and shaping commercial planning. You'll lead a team responsible for creating and evolving reporting tools that provide clear analysis of performance drivers. Your insights will inform decisions across distribution, sales, marketing, and brand teams, as well as senior leadership.
You'll also work closely with Revenue Management to understand trading performance and translate this into meaningful strategies. This role goes beyond traditional reporting; it's about driving commercial performance and helping the business maximise revenue opportunities.
**Key accountabilities include:**
+ Management of a reporting roadmap to support commercial performance analysis.
+ Leading the creation and presentation of weekly trading packs and articulate performance to stakeholders at all levels.
+ Collaborating with channel owners to create compelling performance narratives and support strategic planning.
+ Drive revenue improvement through insightful analytics and performance tracking.
+ Align short- and long-term performance with business KPIs.
+ Stay on top of emerging risks and opportunities, especially in relation to ticketed revenue and ad hoc performance trends.
Positioned within our internal structure from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President), this role is classified as a CUK07, offered as a full-time position, on a permanent basis, we offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.
**Requirements: Your Expertise and Leadership**
To thrive as a Commercial Performance & Analysis Manager, we're looking for:
+ Has proven experience leading and developing teams.
+ Understands business performance analytics and commercial drivers.
+ Can work cross-functionally to deliver and maintain reporting frameworks.
+ Has strong Excel skills (pivot tables, data manipulation).
+ Communicates complex data in a simple, engaging way.
+ Brings energy, curiosity, and a solution-focused mindset.
+ Has experience managing creative tools and reporting around revenue management.
+ Experience introducing and implementing new ways of thinking and working - and bringing others along on the journey.
**Why Join Us?**
Working with us is about more than a job. It's about creating unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests and a fulfilling career for you.
Read our employee experience guide to learn more about life as a Carnival UK colleague.
CUK-employee-experience-guide-July-2025.pdf ( benefits package reflects our commitment to your wellbeing:
+ Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
+ Annual bonus
+ A friendly welcome with help settling in
+ Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers
+ Extensive learning and development opportunities
+ Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
+ Employee-led networks
+ Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes
+ Recognition scheme with prizes and awards
+ Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
+ Company paid private medical and dental insurance and health assessment
+ In-house Occupational Health help and access to digital GP
+ Life Assurance
+ Parental and adoption leave
+ Employee Shares Plan
+ Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes
+ Onsite restaurant offering range of healthy cooked and grab and go meals
+ Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal
**Ready to Lead?**
If guiding a team to new heights excites you, we're eager to hear from you. Apply now to start your journey with us, where your performance-led leadership will make a difference in our shared success.
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Our client, a prestigious sports club with a strong commitment to athletic excellence, is seeking a highly experienced Head of Sports Performance Analysis to lead their performance analytics department in **Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK**. This pivotal role involves leveraging cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights to enhance athlete performance, optimize training strategies, and inform tactical decisions. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of sports science, data analysis, and performance metrics across various athletic disciplines. This hybrid role requires a blend of on-site work at training facilities and strategic planning/reporting that may involve remote work.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive sports performance analysis strategy.
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of performance data from training and competition.
• Utilize advanced analytics software and tools to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and trends.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to coaching staff, athletes, and medical teams to optimize performance and prevent injuries.
• Manage and mentor a team of performance analysts, ensuring high-quality data interpretation and reporting.
• Develop and maintain robust data management systems and databases.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in sports science, performance technology, and analytical methodologies.
• Collaborate with coaches to integrate performance data into training plans and game strategies.
• Prepare detailed performance reports for various stakeholders, including executive leadership.
• Ensure the ethical and secure handling of sensitive athlete data.
• Contribute to the club's long-term strategic planning regarding athlete development and performance enhancement.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies for performance monitoring and analysis.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Sports Science, Performance Analysis, Data Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in sports performance analysis, with a significant portion in a leadership or senior role.
• Proven expertise in using performance analysis software (e.g., Hudl, Sportscode, Catapult) and data visualization tools.
• Strong understanding of biomechanics, physiology, and training principles across multiple sports.
• Excellent analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Experience managing and developing a team.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, performance-driven environment.
• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, SPSS) and database management is desirable.
• A deep passion for sports and a commitment to athlete development.

This hybrid position requires a significant on-site presence at our facilities in **Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK**, for direct interaction with athletes and coaching staff, while also offering flexibility for strategic planning and reporting through remote work. If you are a leading expert in sports performance analysis, we invite you to shape the future of athletic achievement with us.

Our client, a leading professional sports organization, is seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Sports Performance Analysis to lead their analytics department. This hybrid role involves overseeing the collection, analysis, and application of performance data to enhance athlete development and team strategy. You will manage a team of performance analysts, develop cutting-edge analytical frameworks, and work closely with coaching staff, sports scientists, and medical teams to translate data insights into actionable improvements. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of sports biomechanics, physiological monitoring, and statistical modeling, coupled with exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the sports performance analysis team, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Develop and implement comprehensive data collection strategies across various performance metrics (e.g., physical, technical, tactical).
• Utilize advanced statistical techniques and software to analyze team and individual athlete performance.
• Create insightful performance reports and presentations for coaching staff, players, and management.
• Collaborate with coaches to integrate data-driven insights into training programs and game strategies.
• Oversee the selection and implementation of performance analysis technologies and software.
• Monitor athlete load and fatigue to optimize training schedules and prevent injuries.
• Conduct post-match and post-training analysis to identify areas for improvement.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and innovations in sports science and performance analysis.
• Contribute to the overall strategic development of the club's performance department.

This role requires a blend of scientific rigor and practical application within a high-performance sports environment. You must be adept at working within a hybrid model, balancing remote data analysis and strategic planning with on-site team interaction and match coverage in **Reading, Berkshire, UK**. A strong background in sports science, data analysis, and a proven ability to influence decision-making at elite levels are essential.

Our client, a prominent professional sports club, is seeking an exceptional Head of Sports Performance Analysis to lead their performance department. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned analyst to shape the strategic direction of performance insights within a high-level sporting environment. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of performance analysis, including data collection, processing, interpretation, and reporting, to enhance athlete development and team strategy. Your role will involve managing a team of performance analysts, ensuring the implementation of best practices and the effective use of cutting-edge technology. You will work closely with coaching staff, medical teams, and sports scientists to provide actionable insights that drive performance improvements. Key responsibilities include developing and refining data collection protocols, utilizing advanced analytical tools and software (e.g., GPS tracking, video analysis platforms), and presenting complex data in a clear, concise manner to inform decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in performance analysis within a professional sports setting, demonstrating strong leadership and management capabilities. A deep understanding of biomechanics, physiology, and tactical analysis, coupled with exceptional data visualization and communication skills, is essential. You should be adept at translating raw data into strategic recommendations that can be implemented on the field. This role requires a proactive and innovative individual who can contribute to the club's success by maximizing the potential of its athletes and teams through data-driven insights. We are looking for someone passionate about sports science and performance, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence. This position offers a significant opportunity to influence the performance culture and contribute to tangible outcomes within a competitive arena. The role is based at the club's facilities, requiring regular presence for training sessions, matches, and team meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the performance analysis team and department.
• Develop and implement comprehensive performance analysis strategies.
• Oversee data collection, processing, and interpretation for athletes and teams.
• Utilize advanced analytical tools (GPS, video analysis software) to generate insights.
• Collaborate closely with coaching staff, sports scientists, and medical teams.
• Present performance data and insights to inform strategic decision-making.
• Identify trends and opportunities for performance enhancement.
• Ensure the effective integration of analysis into training and game preparation.
• Mentor and develop junior performance analysts.

Qualifications:

• BSc/MSc in Sports Science, Performance Analysis, or a related field.
• Significant experience in performance analysis within professional sports.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency with sports performance analysis software and hardware (e.g., Hudl, STATSports, Catapult).
• Strong understanding of sports physiology, biomechanics, and tactical analysis.
• Excellent data visualization, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, team-oriented environment.
• Passion for sports and performance optimization.

The position is based in **Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK**.

Our client, a leading professional sports club renowned for its commitment to athletic excellence, is seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Sports Performance Analysis to join their team in Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK . This hybrid role combines on-site presence at our state-of-the-art facilities with the flexibility of remote work, allowing for strategic planning and analysis alongside direct team interaction. The Head of Sports Performance Analysis will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive performance analysis strategy to support coaching staff and enhance athlete development. You will lead a team of performance analysts, ensuring the accurate collection, interpretation, and delivery of data-driven insights to optimise team and individual performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a strategic framework for sports performance analysis across all relevant disciplines.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of performance analysts, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee the collection, processing, and analysis of performance data from training, competition, and biometric sources.
• Utilise advanced analytical techniques and software to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and trends.
• Create compelling and actionable reports, presentations, and video analyses for coaching staff, athletes, and senior management.
• Collaborate closely with coaches to integrate performance analysis findings into training programmes and tactical planning.
• Ensure the effective implementation and utilisation of performance analysis technology and software.
• Conduct research into emerging trends and best practices in sports science and performance analysis.
• Manage the performance analysis budget and resources effectively.
• Contribute to talent identification and player development strategies through robust data analysis.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in performance analysis within a professional sports environment, with a proven track record of leading successful analysis teams. A Master's degree or Ph.D. in Sports Science, Biomechanics, Data Science, or a related field is required. Demonstrable expertise in statistical analysis, data visualisation, and various performance analysis software packages (e.g., Hudl, Sportscode, StatsBomb) is essential. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are necessary to effectively liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders. This is a high-impact role for an individual passionate about leveraging data to drive athletic success and looking to make a significant contribution to a prestigious sporting organisation. Our client is dedicated to innovation in sports science and provides an environment that encourages professional development and cutting-edge research.

Our client is looking for an exceptional Head of Sports Performance Analysis to lead and develop their cutting-edge performance analysis department in Brighton, East Sussex, UK . This senior role demands a strategic thinker with a profound understanding of sports science, data analytics, and coaching methodologies. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of performance data collection, analysis, and reporting for our elite athletic teams. This includes identifying key performance indicators, utilizing advanced statistical techniques, and translating complex data into actionable insights for coaches and athletes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in performance analysis within a professional sports environment, with a proven ability to build and manage a high-performing team of analysts. You will develop and implement innovative analysis strategies, leverage cutting-edge technology, and foster a data-driven culture throughout the organization. Key responsibilities include scouting analysis, opposition scouting, individual player development profiling, and in-game strategic analysis. You will work collaboratively with coaches, medical staff, and athletes to ensure that performance insights are integrated effectively into training and competition plans. A master's degree or PhD in Sports Science, Performance Analysis, Biomechanics, or a related field is required. Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills are essential. This role requires a passion for sports, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. You will contribute significantly to the ongoing success and development of our athletic programs. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact at the highest level of professional sport.

Our client, a leading organisation in the leisure and sports industry, is seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Sports Performance Analysis. This role is central to enhancing athletic performance through data-driven insights and cutting-edge analytical techniques. The position is based in the dynamic city of Southampton, Hampshire, UK , offering a flexible hybrid working arrangement. You will lead a team of analysts and collaborate closely with coaches and athletes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive sports performance analysis strategy aligned with organisational goals.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of sports performance analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Oversee the collection, processing, and interpretation of performance data from various sources, including video analysis, GPS tracking, and physiological monitoring.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights and present findings to coaching staff, athletes, and senior management.
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop dashboards and reports to track progress and inform decision-making.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and tactical strategies through rigorous data analysis.
• Stay at the forefront of advancements in sports science, technology, and performance analysis methodologies.
• Manage relationships with technology providers and ensure the effective utilisation of analytical software and hardware.
• Contribute to talent identification and player development programmes through detailed performance profiling.
• Promote a data-informed culture throughout the organisation.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Sports Science, Performance Analysis, Biomechanics, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience (minimum 7 years) in sports performance analysis, with proven leadership capabilities.
• Expertise in video analysis software (e.g., Dartfish, Hudl) and data analytics tools.
• Strong understanding of sports physiology, biomechanics, and training principles.
• Excellent statistical analysis skills and ability to interpret large datasets.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• Experience in managing budgets and leading projects.
• A passion for sport and a commitment to enhancing athletic achievement.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of sports performance in Southampton, Hampshire, UK . If you possess a strong analytical mind and a deep understanding of sports science, we want to hear from you.

Our client, a prestigious sports organization, is seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Sports Performance Analysis to lead their dedicated team in **Southampton, Hampshire, UK**. This senior role is critical in leveraging data and technology to enhance athletic performance, optimize training strategies, and drive success across various sporting disciplines. You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a world-class performance analysis department, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the performance analysis department, managing a team of analysts and technicians.
• Develop and implement comprehensive performance analysis strategies aligned with the club's long-term objectives.
• Utilize advanced video analysis software and data analytics tools to provide insightful feedback on individual and team performance.
• Collaborate closely with coaching staff, sports scientists, and medical teams to translate data into actionable insights that inform training and game preparation.
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and establish robust data collection and reporting frameworks.
• Conduct thorough post-match and post-training analysis to highlight strengths, weaknesses, and areas for development.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in sports science, performance analysis technology, and relevant research.
• Manage the performance analysis budget and ensure the effective procurement and maintenance of necessary equipment and software.
• Mentor and develop junior analysts, fostering their professional growth and technical expertise.
• Present complex data and findings in a clear, concise, and accessible manner to players, coaches, and management.

Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in Sports Science, Performance Analysis, Biomechanics, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in performance analysis within elite sports, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of various video analysis software (e.g., Hudl Sportscode, Dartfish) and data analytics platforms.
• Proven ability to interpret and present complex performance data effectively.
• Strong understanding of biomechanics, physiological principles, and tactical game models across different sports.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in managing projects and budgets within a sports environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines, particularly during competitive seasons.
• A passion for sports and a commitment to driving excellence through data-informed insights.

This is a challenging yet rewarding role for a dedicated professional looking to make a significant impact in the world of elite sports performance.

Our client, a leading sports organization, is seeking an accomplished Head of Sports Performance Analysis to spearhead their analytical capabilities from their base in Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK . This senior leadership role is critical to enhancing athletic performance through data-driven insights. The Head of Performance Analysis will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive performance analysis strategy across all sports disciplines. You will lead a team of performance analysts, overseeing data collection, processing, and interpretation to provide actionable feedback to coaches, athletes, and support staff. The role requires a deep understanding of various sports, advanced analytical techniques, and the ability to translate complex data into clear, concise, and impactful recommendations. You will also be responsible for evaluating and implementing new technologies and methodologies to stay at the cutting edge of sports science.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of the organisation's performance analysis strategy.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of performance analysts.
• Oversee the collection, processing, and analysis of performance data from training and competition.
• Provide detailed analytical reports and insights to coaching staff, athletes, and management.
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop tools to track progress against objectives.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies and software for performance analysis.
• Collaborate with sports scientists, medical staff, and coaches to create integrated performance plans.
• Conduct video analysis and statistical modelling to identify strengths, weaknesses, and tactical opportunities.
• Present findings and recommendations in a clear and compelling manner.
• Stay abreast of the latest research and trends in sports performance analysis and sports science.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Sports Science, Performance Analysis, or a related field. A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in performance analysis, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management capacity, is essential. Proven experience working with professional sports teams or elite athletes is required. Deep knowledge of data analysis techniques, statistical software, and video analysis platforms (e.g., Hudl, Dartfish) is mandatory. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are crucial. The ability to foster a data-informed culture and influence decision-making at all levels is paramount. This hybrid role requires a strong presence in our Oxford facility for key meetings and team collaboration, with flexibility for remote work on designated days.