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About the Role

Crystal Palace FC is seeking a Data Analyst to join the First-Team Analysis and Recruitment staff. This role will help shape the club's data capabilities by combining football knowledge, statistical thinking, and technology to assist performance and recruitment decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve analytical workflows, performing in-depth analysis on diverse datasets from football matches across the world.
• Collaborate with the Performance Analysis and Recruitment departments to develop new metrics and enhance our understanding of team and player performance.
• Develop analytical solutions, including data models, dashboards, and visualisations, using modern analytics and reporting technologies.
• Present statistically-driven case studies on potential transfer targets.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by line manager.
• Uphold and promote the Club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Completed an undergraduate degree in a STEM or related quantitative discipline.
• Demonstrable proficiency in programming languages such as R and/or Python.
• Experience building data models and creating reports in data visualisation software such as Power BI.
• Experience using AI-assisted tools to improve analytical workflows, coding, documentation, or problem-solving (desirable).
• Experience working with data in the football industry in a similar role (desirable).
• A clear interest in football, along with an awareness of football data analytics within the sport and recent trends in data science.
• A high level of initiative, motivation and excellent attention to detail.
• Clear, concise communication skills with the ability to tailor presentations to different audiences.
• Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and develop intra/inter departmental relationships.
• Committed to continual professional development.
• Able to respond positively to change in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
• Availability to run/monitor reporting in non-traditional hours.

Skills

• R
• Python
• Power BI
• AI-assisted tools
• Data modelling
• Data visualisation
• Football data analytics

Location

• First Team Training Ground, BR3 1RJ

Work Type

• Full-time

Education Level

• Undergraduate degree in a STEM or related quantitative discipline

Benefits

• Complimentary match day ticket
• Reward and Discount Scheme through our Tech Scheme and Simple Health app
• Health and Wellbeing benefit scheme
• 20% Discount in our Retail Stores
• Discounts in various gyms through GymFlex
• Volunteering Day - 1 Workday off to support a charity of your choice.
• Travel Season Ticket loan
• 25 Days holiday allowance

About the Company

• Crystal Palace Football Club is a Premier League Football Club with over 160 years of history.
• The club operates across three sites: Selhurst Park Stadium, London office, and the Training Ground/Academy.
• We offer the best atmosphere and culture for our fans and employees.
• We strive for excellence in the workplace with a philosophy of high standards, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.
• We are constantly growing, diversifying, and building our team both on and off the pitch.

Equal Opportunity

• 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 encourages good relations and practices towards different groups and is committed to promoting employment opportunities that celebrate diversity.
• We are committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented candidates.
• The club intends to ensure that everyone who wishes to engage with the club has a real and equal opportunity to do so.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.