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About the Role

Crystal Palace Football Club is seeking an experienced scout to join its scouting department. The role involves monitoring and identifying players within specific regions across Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Work unsociable hours, including weekends and evenings.
• Identify players through live observation and video analysis.
• Provide comprehensive scout reports on players within assigned remits, with detailed reports on key targets.
• Manage time effectively for video analysis and live scouting travel.
• Maintain up-to-date records, reports, and player lists using the club's data management system.
• Attend and observe tournaments as directed to monitor players or teams.
• Serve as an additional point of contact within the scouting and analysis department.
• Communicate weekly to discuss games, gathered information, tickets, and upcoming schedules.
• Attend department meetings.
• Build relationships within the local community and catchment area, representing the Club professionally.
• Perform other duties as required by the line manager.
• Uphold and promote the Club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and Equal Opportunities.

Requirements

• Scotland Based (Desirable)
• FA Level 2 in Talent ID (Desirable)
• IT Competent (Essential)
• Valid Driving Licence (Essential)
• Up-to-date with relevant child protection guidelines and hold relevant certificates (Essential)
• Minimum 1 year experience scouting for a professional club (Desirable)
• Knowledge of Local Catchment Area (Essential)

Skills

• Scouting
• Player identification
• Report writing
• Time management
• Data management
• Communication
• Relationship building
• IT proficiency
• Driving

Location

• Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ
• Scotland

Work Type

• Fixed-Term Contract

Experience Level

• Minimum 1 year experience scouting for a professional club

Education Level

• FA Level 2 in Talent ID

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 excellent atmosphere and culture for fans and employees.
• We strive for workplace excellence with high standards, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.
• The company is focused on continuous growth and diversification of its teams.

Equal Opportunity

• Crystal Palace Football Club is committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.
• The club promotes good relations and practices towards different groups and celebrates diversity.
• We are committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented candidates.
• The club ensures everyone has an equal opportunity to engage with club activities.
• As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet essential criteria.
• Reasonable adjustments are provided during the recruitment process.
• The post holder will be required to undergo security checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable individuals.