Data Analyst at SailGP

HipHopTune Media; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 35,000

Job description

SailGP, the world’s most thrilling on-water racing championship, is looking for a Remote Data Analyst to join its dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity for a data-driven professional to contribute to a global organization that combines high-speed, high-tech sports with a mission to create a sustainable and inclusive future.

About the Company

SailGP is the world’s premier on-water racing championship. Established in 2018, the annual global competition is entering its fifth season, featuring national teams competing in intense, short-format races at iconic stadium-style venues around the world.

The high-tech, high-speed races showcase sailing’s elite athletes navigating identical hydrofoiling F50 catamarans, which can reach speeds of nearly 100 km/h. Teams compete for the sport’s largest prize pool, with US$7 million awarded across the season.

SailGP is also committed to driving positive change, championing a future powered by nature. In 2020, SailGP set a benchmark as the first climate-positive sports and entertainment entity, spearheading actions and innovations to accelerate the global transition to clean energy. The organization also prioritizes gender and racial equity, striving to create a more inclusive and diverse league.

As a global organization, SailGP operates with a clear set of values that define its team culture: delivering quality, breaking boundaries, making an impact, standing together, and striking a balance.

Position: Data Analyst

Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 a year

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Remote, UK

About the Role

We’re seeking a talented and motivated Data Analyst to join our growing team and to provide data analysis services for the F50s and the wider SailGP data ecosystem during the 2025 season. The successful individual will be responsible for analysing data with the rest of the data team for the F50s, sustainability, while helping to develop software tools for the role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone that is looking to learn and grow in an exciting international organisation, work with a wide range of technology, have exposure to cutting edge technology, have involvement in projects and be able to make an immediate impact. You will work in an analysis team and report to the Lead Data Analyst.

Main Duties

• Provide onsite support in the form of performance analysis services to coaches and teams on an ad hoc basis.
• Provide help desk support to the teams for performance related queries.
• Assist with on-water calibrations within the team’s control.
• Help the team’s coaching staff during debrief sessions where required.
• Provide data analysis services for the rest of the Sail GP ecosystem such as sustainability or broadcast.
• Create and update analysis dashboards for team, broadcast and wider use.
• Creating documentation for the teams in relation to performance analysis and on water calibrations where required.

Qualifications

• A strong sailing background with an understanding of performance related parameters and how they impact on a boat’s performance is a must have attribute.
• A good knowledge of Python.
• The ability to translate complex information into easy to digest feedback for teams and SailGP internally.
• Good all-round technology knowledge and experience.
• Experience with ML/AI techniques and proficiency building models and analyzing large datasets.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate both independently and in a collaborative, team environment.
• Superior organisation, prioritisation and coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively and thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
• Culturally sensitive and able to effectively work globally.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Location & Time

• UK or Eurozone
• The majority of the time you will be remotely based.
• You will attend a majority of our 15 events on site during the 2025 season and work alongside the data analysis team.
• This is a contractor position.

Required Documents

• CV/Resume

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to learn more and apply.