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About the Role

Crystal Palace FC Academy is seeking dedicated individuals to join the scouting department, focusing on identifying talented players at the Youth Development Phase (YDP) or Foundation phase ages and building relationships with local grassroots clubs.

Responsibilities

• Identify and monitor local grassroots talent by attending games and tournaments in London.
• Build and maintain relationships with local grassroots clubs and coaches.
• Write reports to improve player knowledge via the club’s scouting system.
• Attend CPFC Academy Talent ID events and showcase games as requested.
• Liaise with coordinator and communicate weekly scouting activity.
• Attend recruitment department meetings and CPD events.
• Be available to attend up to 4 games per week.
• Perform other duties as required by line manager.
• Uphold and promote the Club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and Equal Opportunities.

Requirements

• An FA Level 1 in Talent ID
• A Valid Driving License
• 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
• Must be available to watch grassroots games in London at weekends.
• Must have existing knowledge of local football in London.
• Proven track record of building relationships in the local community.
• Experience of identifying talent in the local area.

Skills

• IT skills
• Communication skills
• Presentation skills

Location

• Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ
• London

Work Type

• Fixed-Term Contract
• Part-time

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.
• The company fosters an atmosphere and culture of excellence, high standards, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.
• Crystal Palace FC Academy is working towards becoming a Category 1 Academy.

Equal Opportunity

• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion is spirited and continues to grow.
• All staff feel appreciated and welcomed.
• Encouraging good relations and practices towards different groups.
• Committed to promoting employment opportunities that celebrate diversity.
• Committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented candidates.
• Ensuring everyone has a real and equal opportunity to engage with the club.
• Proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
• Committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable people.
• Expects all staff to share the commitment to safeguarding.