National Academy Scout (Part-Time)

Job Location:     Remote, and Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ

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

Deadline:            2nd October 2026

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 Football Club are looking for scouts to join our National scouting department to monitor and identify players across the country in the U14 - U18 age groups.

We are recruiting scouts for various regions of the UK (each role will be allocated specific regions).

Ideal applicants will have strong travel access to their local area and be able to travel extensively within cross over regions to attend matches and assess talent.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to watch a minimum of up to four live games per week ( Combination of live & video reporting when needed)

• Flexible and committed to work unsocial hours, weekend, and evenings

• Identify, recommend, and monitor potential recruitment targets for the age range outlined by the academy

• Submit reports in an efficient and timely manner

• Develop an extensive knowledge of all academy players within your designated area and nationwide.

• Utilise modern scouting methods with regards to reporting, recording, and tracking potential player targets

• Represent Crystal Palace FC in a professional and honest manner

• 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:

• Experience of scouting Professional Football Academies at CAT 1- CAT 4 levels ( Essential )

• FA Level 2 Talent ID (Essential)

• Knowledge of the PL and EFL games programme (Essential)

• FA Level 3 Talent ID (Desirable)

• Must Hold Valid Driving License (Essential)

• Flexible and willing to travel (Essential)

• IT Competent, ability to use Wyscout / Eyeball / Scoutastic (Essential)

• Organised and time conscious with report deadlines

• Must be up to date with relevant child protection guidelines and hold relevant certificates (Essential)

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.