Data and Insight Scientist
To support the delivery of player intelligence across Welsh rugby by transforming player and performance data into clear, accessible and actionable insight for coaches and multidisciplinary performance teams.
The role will specialise in data visualisation, interactive applications and performance reporting, bringing together information from across the performance system and using modern development approaches, including AI-assisted coding, to rapidly create and improve tools that support player understanding, development and decision-making.
Salary: Competitive
Closing Date: 29th October 2026
The Person
Strong ability to transform complex information into simple, engaging and decision-ready visual outputs for non-technical audiences.
Experience using AI-assisted coding and development tools to accelerate application design, visualisation, coding, prototyping and workflow automation.
Demonstrable experience in data visualisation, dashboard development and interactive analytical applications, using Streamlit, Tableau or similar technologies.
Practical experience using Python or similar analytical technologies to manipulate, analyse and visualise data.
Ability to combine traditional analytical tools with modern AI development workflows to rapidly build, test and iterate user-focused products.
Experience connecting, analysing and presenting information from multiple data sources and disciplines.
Strong visual judgement and understanding of information design and data storytelling.
Working knowledge of data structures, SQL or similar approaches to accessing and managing data would be advantageous.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with coaches, analysts, scientists and multidisciplinary performance practitioners.
Ability to understand performance questions and translate them into practical analytical solutions, rather than simply reporting data.
Experience within elite sport, player development or another high-performance environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
Relevant qualification or equivalent practical experience in data analytics, performance analysis, sports science, computer science or a related discipline.
Curious, creative and solutions-focused, with a willingness to experiment with new technologies and ways of working to improve the speed and quality of delivery.
A growth mindset, commitment to continuous learning
Ability to communicate and work through the medium of Welsh is desirable.
The Role
Design and develop high-quality player and performance data visualisations, dashboards and interactive applications, using AI-assisted development, visualisation software and modern coding workflows to accelerate delivery and innovation.
Translate complex player and performance data into clear, intuitive and decision-ready insight for coaches and multidisciplinary performance teams.
Bring together data from Performance Analysis, Physical Performance, Medical, Behavioural Performance, Talent and other relevant sources to create an integrated view of player performance and development.
Develop and maintain self-service analytical tools and applications that enable coaches and practitioners to access, explore and understand player information effectively.
Support the development of player trajectory, national depth chart and pathway visualisations, making changes in performance, progression and opportunity visible over time.
Produce high-quality player, positional, cohort and pathway reporting to support player reviews, development conversations and performance planning.
Work closely with coaches and practitioners to understand performance questions and translate these into practical analytical products and visual solutions.
Rapidly build, test and iterate new applications and analytical products, using feedback from coaches and practitioners to continually improve their usability and impact.
Work collaboratively with data scientists and other technical specialists to translate advanced analytical work and models into accessible tools, applications and visualisations that can be used within performance environments.
Support the development and maintenance of the Player Intelligence System, improving how multidisciplinary player information is connected, organised, visualised and communicated.
Improve the efficiency and consistency of recurring reporting and analytical processes through automation, reusable workflows and modern development tools.
Support strong data quality and consistency, identifying gaps or issues that could affect the reliability of performance outputs.
Maintain awareness of emerging developments in data visualisation, application design, AI-assisted development and sports analytics, applying relevant approaches to continually improve delivery.
Act as an outstanding ambassador for Welsh Rugby, representing the organisation with integrity, collaboration and professionalism.
Carry out duties in support of the WRU Strategic Mission, Purpose and Values.
WRU Requirements
The WRU require that individuals are proficient in IT skills, specifically Microsoft packages. Excellent written and verbal communications are essential, along with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh and a Valid UK Driver's License is desirable. This role is subject to a basic/enhanced DBS check.
The Perks
As a permanent member of the WRU Group, you will have access to our full range of employee benefits, including:
Salary Sacrifice Pension (5% employee contribution, matched by WRU)
Life assurance scheme
WRU Group Ticket Allocation (in line with ticketing policy)
One additional paid day off (birthday leave)
Employee assistance programme
Team Tactics – hybrid working arrangements
Free stadium parking and gym
WRU Group store and tour discounts
WRU Group partnership offers
Eye Care Voucher Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Our Values
The WRU Group are committed to developing a culture whereby all employees are equally valued and respected. Our aims, together with our vision and mission, are underpinned by our core values and beliefs which embrace: Integrity, Excellence, Success, Courage, Family & Humour.
Inclusion At The WRU
The WRU Group are committed to building diverse, high-performing and engaged teams across Welsh Rugby. We are ambitious about providing a people first culture where everyone can belong, be heard and respected. We are happy to talk to you about our Crys I Bawb EDI Strategy (2024-2029) and you can also read more about our commitment in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
Diversity monitoring
We know that we deliver better services when our workforce reflects the full range of backgrounds and experiences in the society we serve.
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Gwyddonydd Data a Dealltwriaeth
I gefnogi cyflenwi deallusrwydd chwaraewyr ar draws rygbi Cymru trwy droi data chwaraewyr a pherfformiad yn ddealltwriaeth glir, hygyrch a gweithredol i hyfforddwyr a thimau perfformiad aml-ddisgyblaethol.
Bydd y rôl yn arbenigo mewn delweddu data, cymwysiadau rhyngweithiol ac adrodd ar berfformiad, gan ddwyn ynghyd gwybodaeth o bob rhan o'r system berfformio gan ddefnyddio dulliau datblygu modern, gan gynnwys codio gyda chymorth AI, i greu a gwella yn gyflym yr offer sy'n cefnogi dealltwriaeth chwaraewyr, eu datblygiad a'u gallu i wneud penderfyniadau.
Cyflog: Cystadleuol
Dyddiad Cau: 29 Hydref 2026
Y PERSON
Gallu cryf i drawsnewid gwybodaeth gymhleth yn allbynnau gweledol syml, diddorol ac yn barod am benderfyniadau i gynulleidfaoedd annhechnegol.
Profiad o ddefnyddio offer codio a datblygu gyda chymorth AI i gyflymu dylunio cymhwysiad, delweddu, codio, prototeipio ac awtomeiddio llif gwaith.
Profiad amlwg mewn delweddu data, datblygu dangosfwrdd a chymwysiadau dadansoddol rhyngweithiol, gan ddefnyddio Streamlit, Tableau neu dechnolegau tebyg.
Profiad ymarferol o ddefnyddio Python neu dechnolegau dadansoddol tebyg i drin, dadansoddi a delweddu data.
Gallu cyfuno offer dadansoddol traddodiadol gyda llifoedd gwaith datblygu AI modern i adeiladu, profi ac ailadrodd cynhyrchion sy'n canolbwyntio ar y defnyddiwr yn gyflym.
Profiad o gysylltu, dadansoddi a chyflwyno gwybodaeth o sawl ffynhonnell data a disgyblaeth.
Barn weledol gref a dealltwriaeth o ddylunio gwybodaeth a naratif data.
Byddai gwybodaeth ymarferol o strwythurau data, SQL neu ddulliau tebyg o gyrchu a rheoli data yn fuddiol.
Sgiliau cyfathrebu a rhyngbersonol cryf, gyda'r gallu i weithio'n effeithiol gyda hyfforddwyr, dadansoddwyr, gwyddonwyr ac ymarferwyr perfformiad amlddisgyblaeth.
Gallu deall cwestiynau perfformiad a'u trosi'n atebion dadansoddol ymarferol, yn hytrach na dim ond adrodd data.
Byddai profiad mewn chwaraeon elit, datblygu chwaraewyr neu amgylchedd perfformiad uchel arall yn fantais ond nid yw'n hanfodol.
Cymhwyster perthnasol neu brofiad ymarferol cyfwerth mewn dadansoddeg data, dadansoddi perfformiad, gwyddor chwaraeon, cyfrifiadureg neu ddisgyblaeth gysylltiedig.
Yn chwilfrydig, yn greadigol ac yn canolbwyntio ar atebion, gyda pharodrwydd i arbrofi â thechnolegau newydd a ffyrdd o weithio i wella cyflymder a safon y cyflwyno.
Meddylfryd twf, ymrwymiad i ddysgu parhaus
Mae'r gallu i gyfathrebu a gweithio trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg yn ddymunol.
Y RÔL
Cynllunio a datblygu delweddu data chwaraewyr a pherfformiad o ansawdd uchel, dangosfyrddau a chymwysiadau rhyngweithiol, gan ddefnyddio datblygiad â chymorth AI, meddalwedd delweddu a llif gwaith codio modern i gyflymu cyflenwi ac arloesi.
Trosi data cymhleth am chwaraewyr a pherfformiad yn ddealltwriaeth glir, ddealladwy a barod am benderfyniadau i hyfforddwyr a thimau perfformiad aml-ddisgyblaethol.
Dwyn ynghyd data o Ddadansoddi Perfformiad, Perfformiad Corfforol, Meddygol, Perfformiad Ymddygiadol, Talent a ffynonellau perthnasol eraill i greu golwg integredig ar berfformiad a datblygiad chwaraewr.
Datblygu a chynnal offer a rhaglenni dadansoddol hunanwasanaeth sy'n galluogi hyfforddwyr ac ymarferwyr i gyrchu, archwilio a deall gwybodaeth am chwaraewyr yn effeithiol.
Cefnogi datblygiad trywydd chwaraewr, siart dyfnder cenedlaethol a delweddu llwybr, gan wneud newidiadau mewn perfformiad, dilyniant a chyfle yn weladwy dros amser.
Creu adroddiadau o ansawdd uchel am chwaraewyr, safleoedd, grwpiau a llwybrau i gefnogi adolygiadau chwaraewyr, sgyrsiau datblygu a chynllunio perfformiad.
Gweithio'n agos gyda hyfforddwyr ac ymarferwyr i ddeall cwestiynau perfformiad a'u troi'n gynhyrchion dadansoddol ymarferol a datrysiadau gweledol.
Adeiladu, profi ac ailadrodd apiau a chymwysiadau dadansoddol newydd yn gyflym, gan ddefnyddio adborth gan hyfforddwyr ac ymarferwyr i wella eu defnyddioldeb a'u heffaith yn barhaus.
Gweithio ar y cyd gyda gwyddonwyr data ac arbenigwyr technegol eraill i drosi gwaith a modelau dadansoddol uwch yn offer, cymwysiadau a delweddau hygyrch y gellir eu defnyddio o fewn amgylcheddau perfformiad.
Cefnogi datblygiad a chynnal y System Deallusrwydd Chwaraewr, gan wella sut mae gwybodaeth amlddisgyblaethol am chwaraewyr yn cael ei chysylltu, ei threfnu, ei delweddu a'i chyfathrebu.
Gwella effeithlonrwydd a chysondeb yn y prosesau adrodd a dadansoddi sy'n digwydd yn rheolaidd drwy awtomeiddio, llifoedd gwaith y gellir eu hailddefnyddio ac offer datblygu modern.
Cefnogi ansawdd a chysondeb data cryf, gan nodi bylchau neu broblemau a allai effeithio ar ddibynadwyedd canlyniadau perfformiad.
Cadw llygad ar ddatblygiadau newydd mewn delweddu data, dylunio cymwysiadau, datblygiad a dadansoddeg chwaraeon a gynorthwyir gan AI, gan gymhwyso dulliau perthnasol i wella cyflenwi yn barhaus.
Gweithredu fel llysgennad rhagorol i Rygbi Cymru, gan gynrychioli'r sefydliad gyda gonestrwydd, cydweithrediad a phroffesiynoldeb.
Ymgymryd â dyletswyddau i gefnogi Cenhadaeth Strategol, Pwrpas a Gwerthoedd URC.
GOFYNION URC
Mae URC yn mynnu bod gan unigolion sgiliau TG, yn benodol pecynnau Microsoft. Mae sgiliau cyfathrebu ysgrifenedig a llafar rhagorol yn hanfodol, ynghyd â'r gallu i feithrin perthnasoedd cryf gyda rhanddeiliaid mewnol ac allanol.
Mae'r gallu i gyfathrebu trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg a Thrwydded Yrru Ddilys y DU yn ddymunol. Mae'r rôl hon yn amodol ar wiriad DBS sylfaenol/manwl.
Y MANTEISION
Fel aelod parhaol o Grŵp URC, bydd gennych fynediad at ein hystod lawn o fuddion cyflogeion, gan gynnwys:
Pensiwn Aberth Cyflog (cyfraniad cyflogai o 5%,cyfraniad cyfatebol gan URC)
Cynllun yswiriant bywyd
Dyraniad Tocyn Grŵp URC (yn unol â Pholisi Tocynnau)
Un diwrnod ychwanegol o wyliau tâl (gwyliau pen-blwydd)
Rhaglen cymorth i weithwyr
Tactegau Tîm – trefniadau gweithio hybrid
Parcio stadiwm a champfa am
Gostyngiadau siop a theithiau Grŵp URC
Cynigion partneriaeth Grŵp URC
Cynllun Talebau Gofal Llygaid
Cynllun Beicio i'r Gwaith
Gostyngiadau Gwestai'r Celtic Collection
Ein Gwerthoedd
Mae Grŵp URC wedi ymrwymo i ddatblygu diwylliant lle mae pob gweithiwr yn cael ei werthfawrogi a'i barchu'n gyfartal. Mae ein nodau, ynghyd â’n gweledigaeth a’n cenhadaeth, wedi’u tanategu gan ein gwerthoedd a’n credoau craidd sy’n croesawu: Uniondeb, Rhagoriaeth, Llwyddiant, Dewrder, Teulu a Hiwmor.
Cynhwysiant yn URC
Mae Grŵp URC wedi ymrwymo i ddarparu Jyrsi i Bawb. Mae hyn yn cynnwys y bobl sy'n gweithio i ni a gyda ni. Rydym yn uchelgeisiol ynglŷn â darparu diwylliant sy'n rhoi pobl yn gyntaf, lle gall pawb fod yn perthyn a chael eu clywed a’u parchu. Rydym yn hapus i siarad â chi am ein Cynllun Cydraddoldeb, Amrywiaeth a Chynhwysiant (2023-2028) a gallwch hefyd ddarllen rhagor am ein hymrwymiad yn ein Polisi Cydraddoldeb, Amrywiaeth a Chynhwysiant.
Monitro amrywiaeth
Gwyddom ein bod yn darparu gwasanaethau gwell pan fo ein gweithlu’n adlewyrchu’r ystod lawn o gefndiroedd a phrofiadau yn y gymdeithas a wasanaethwn. Er mwyn parhau i wneud hyn mae angen eich help arnom i lenwi ffurflen fonitro fer. Ni fydd unrhyw wybodaeth y byddwch yn ei rhannu yn weladwy fel rhan o'ch cais. Dim ond i fonitro cynwysoldeb ein prosesau dethol yn ddienw y caiff ei defnyddio. Gallwch ddewis ‘gwell gennyf beidio â dweud’ os byddai’n well gennych beidio ag ateb unrhyw gwestiwn.
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
About The Welsh Rugby Union
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