Academy Scout (London)

Job Location:     Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ

Contract Type:   Fixed-Term Contract (Part-time)

Roles: This vacancy is for multiple roles supporting both our Foundation Phase and Youth Development Phase (YDP).

Who we are:

We are Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League Football Club with more than 160 years of proud history. Spread across three different sites - brand new main offices at Selhurst Park Stadium, our London office, and our Training Ground/Academy, we offer the best atmosphere and culture for our fans and our employees. 

We strive for excellence in the workplace with a philosophy of high standards, professionalism, and a strong work ethic from our employees. We are constantly trying to grow, diversify and build with not only our team on the pitch, but also our team in the offices and on the ground.

About this role:

Crystal Palace FC Academy are looking for driven, reliable, and passionate people to strengthen the scouting department. Ideally located in London, the chosen individual will play a key role in building relationships with local grassroots clubs and identifying talented players at either YDP or Foundation phase ages. As the club continues to establish itself as a Category 1 Academy, we are keen to develop our scouting and talent identification. Successful candidates would need to be available to watch grassroots games in London at weekends and have an existing knowledge of local football in London.

You will need to have a proven track record of building relationships in the local community and experience of identifying talent in the local area.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying and monitoring local grassroots talent to join our Academy by attending games and tournaments in London

• Helping to build and maintain relationships with local grassroots clubs & coaches.

• Writing reports to help improve knowledge of players via the club’s scouting system.

• Attending CPFC Academy Talent ID events and showcase games as requested by your coordinator.

• Liaising with your coordinator and communicating your weekly scouting activity.

• Ensuring you are available to attend recruitment department meetings and CPD events.

• Be available to attend up to 4 games per week

• Other duties and responsibilities as required by line manager.

• Upholding and promoting the Club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• An FA Level 1 in Talent ID

• A Valid Driving License

• Excellent IT skills

• Completed an FA Safeguarding Children Course

• Full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check (CRC)

• Experience of working in football talent identification

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Flexible and available to work unsociable hours

• Able to work using your own initiative and as part of a team

Our commitment to Equality

At Crystal Palace Football Club, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion is spirited and continues to grow due to the working environment, which makes all staff feel appreciated and welcomed. Crystal Palace Football Club do this by encouraging good relations and practices towards different groups and are committed to promoting employment opportunities that celebrate diversity.

We are committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented candidates and the club intends to ensure that everyone who wishes to engage with the club, whether as matchday fans, staff, players, board members, participants in Foundation programmes and any other person engaged with the club's activities, has a real and equal opportunity to do so.

Reasonable Adjustment

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role, ensuring equitable opportunities for everyone.

If you require disability-related adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact DLO@cpfc.co.uk (DLO inbox is for disability-related queries only, if you wish to gain further information regarding this vacancy, please contact cpfc.recruitment@cpfc.co.uk). We are here to help you through the whole recruitment process including trying to apply for a vacancy, getting in touch with us through the process, and/or helping with access in case you are required to come in for an interview.

Safeguarding

Crystal Palace Football Club is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, the post holder will be required to undergo any relevant security checks, including a comprehensive background check, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to ensure the safety and protection of children and vulnerable individuals.