Data Intelligence Unit Analyst

Volunteer role: DATA INTELLIGENCE UNIT DATA ANALYST

Team: Fair Game Index

Location: Remote

Reports to: Head of Data Intelligence Unit

Hours: Approximately 5 hours per week

About Us 

Fair Game is looking to recruit a small team of data analysts to build on its reputation as the leading organisation analysing the off-field performance of football clubs. The initial focus will be on developing and delivering the 2026 Fair Game Index (FGI) but Fair Game is also looking at building on the strength of the index to look at other areas of how football is delivering on its potential to be a force for good. It is also aiming to extend its work beyond English football.                 

The FGI comprehensively reviews English football to analyse its performance in a wide range of areas - financial sustainability, governance, fan engagement, transparency, ethics, diversity, environment and community engagement. This creates an overall picture of the state of the game that feeds into a range of areas including assessing English’s football readiness for the Independent Football Regulator’s (IFR) and Fair Game’s engagement with its member clubs.

We are looking to develop a year-long programme, ensuring that it is delivered efficiently and that Fair Game works effectively with its many internal and external stakeholders, getting their input and communicating with them at the right time

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

As a data analyst in the data intelligence unit, you will be working in the following areas:

●      Developing an understanding of one or more of the eight FGI theme areas and how it relates to football clubs and the IFR’s work.

●      Adding to Fair Game’s knowledge of data sources.

●      In a minority of cases, collecting data in the theme areas.

●      Validating the data generated by AI tools to ensure its accuracy.

●      Suggesting areas for analysis of the data and carrying this out.

●     Developing a narrative of what the data is telling us.  

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

●     Good data analysis skills.

●     Knowledge of or ability to develop understanding of key subject areas.

●     Interpretation of the implications of the data and ability to develop a narrative from it.  

●     Excellent interpersonal skills.

●   Approximately on average five hours a week of availability, but this will vary from week to week and reflect your other commitments. 

●     A commitment to Fair Game’s values.

●     A desire to see a fairer future for football.

WHAT YOU’LL TAKE AWAY

●     A network of contacts in the football industry.

●     Excellent data management.

●     And a chance to change football for the better.

 HOW TO APPLY

Please send a short note of interest and a CV to apply@fairgameuk.co.uk.

We strongly believe in having more diverse voices in our team and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you. We don’t expect everyone to meet all of the criteria listed.

Please let us know of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to interview with us.