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Academy Kit Person

Job Location Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ

Contract Type Full-time

Salary/ ROP Competitive

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 – our London office, Selhurst Park stadium 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:

Reporting into the Academy Kit Manager the role of the Academy Kit Person is to play a pivotal role within the Academy Kit department in the preparation and distribution of all Academy training and match kit for Players and Staff.

Responsibilities:

Along with the Academy kit staff, preparing daily training kit for U18 & U21 Players and Academy staff
Allocate and print all training kit for Academy Players and Staff at the start of each season
To assist in the distribution of the match kit protocol for U8 – U16 age groups; to prepare the kit allocation and check before and after fixtures.
Manage the training equipment needs for the Academy
Help oversee all kit and equipment storage spaces at the Academy, ensuring that they are organised to a professional standard.
To participate in the monitoring of the players’ daily duties.
Travel with the U18 squad on away games either by driving the kit van or traveling with the team
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:

Previous experience of working in a similar role
Commitment to work weekends and travel to away fixtures, tours and tournaments
Highly organized
Full UK driving licence (with ability to drive a van)

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
Volunteering Day - 1 Workday off to support a charity of your choice.
Travel Season Ticket loan
Holiday allowance that increases every year of service

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

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 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.

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First Team Performance Analyst

Job Location Training Ground, Beckenham, BR3 1NZ

Contract Type Full-time

Salary/ ROP Competitive

Who we are:

About this role:

To assist in the provision of detailed pre, live and post-match analysis for direct use by the First Team Manager and coaching staff and collaborate with all other staff to continually enhance the standards of performance analysis provision throughout Crystal Palace Football Club.

Responsibilities:

Working in conjunction with other First Team Performance Analysts in the provision of pre, live and post-match analysis services for the manager, coaching staff and players.
Working daily with the analysis department, manager and coaching staff to successfully complete duties for tight deadlines.
Create pre-match presentations which should help identify the team objectives for the next match and provide evidence both video and statistical.
Assist in preparing additional pre-match essentials set out by Coaching staff (set plays, penalties, individual player clips, booklet)
Film and coding games and training sessions as directed (this will involve travelling with the team to away games as well as attending home games).
Supporting match day preparation of pre-match, half-time and post-match analysis as directed by the manager/coaching staff.
Prepare post-match (next day) report (video and statistic).
Work in conjunction with Coaching staff to prepare individual player and team reviews
Maintaining and updating player related performance databases
Attend and provide analysis at all required first team matches (home / away).
Offer support to other training ground departments, to help them effectively utilise the departmental analysis tools.
Run long-term analysis projects, present key trends/findings and ad hoc duties.
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:

Completed an undergraduate degree in Sports Science or related discipline at 2:1 or above (MSc is desirable).
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working Full Time within professional football in performance analysis (first team level desirable).
High level of tactical/technical football knowledge within an elite level environment
First-hand experience in the use of industry standard analysis products including; Hudl SportsCode / Studio / Insight, SBG, etc.
Advanced computer skills (Mac and Windows) with experience of managing, summarising and presenting large sets of data.
Experience in the use of statistics to identify player and team performance trends (previous experience of using OPTA / Statsbomb / SkillCorner / SecondSpectrum data desirable).
Demonstrable high level of tactical knowledge
A hard worker with acute attention to detail
An excellent communicator
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

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
Volunteering Day - 1 Workday off to support a charity of your choice.
Travel Season Ticket loan
Holiday allowance that increases every year of service

Our commitment to Equality

Reasonable Adjustment

Safeguarding

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Site Security

Job Location: Academy Training Ground (BR3 1NZ)

Contract Type: Full-time

Salary/ ROP: £13.15

Who we are:

We are Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League Football Club with more than a century of proud history. Spread across three different sites – our London office, Selhurst Park stadium and our Training Ground/Academy, we offer the best atmosphere and culture for our fans and our employees.

About this role:

Crystal Palace Football Club are looking to hire a professional, responsible and enthusiastic candidate with similar experience within the security industry covering sites and properties to join our robust security team. You will be flexible with hours and willing to work across all of our sites for different matches, events and general day to day operation of the Club. You will need to have exceptional communication skills with a high level of attention to detail, ensuring procedures are followed and instructions are carried out in a timely manner. We are looking for candidates with an ability to deal with difficult situations professionally and efficiently to meet the needs of the business and other relevant stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Liaise with reception, main security and other managers to alert them when a visitor or delivery has arrived for them
Directing deliveries and visitors to the correct area of the stadium
Recording all visitors and deliveries that enter the ground
Observing for signs of crime or disorder and investigating disturbances
Report in detail any suspicious incidents
Identifying and reporting any incident, occurrence or hazard among spectators and report to as supervisor
Ensure that CPFC standards are upheld by being the first line of contact with guests and provide a welcoming environment to provide the best experience
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:

Proven work experience as a security guard or relevant position
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The safe access and comfort of spectators visiting the stadium
Identifying and reporting any incident, occurrence or hazard among spectators and report to as supervisor
Professional and presentable
Committed and reliable
Flexible and able to work a varied schedule when necessary

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Reasonable Adjustment

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Casual & Part-time roles

Match day - Casual roles

If you have a passion for working in a dynamic environment and delivering exceptional service, we would love to have you on board. Our Matchday roles offer an incredible opportunity to contribute to the memorable experiences of our fans and guests. The available roles are as follows:

Stewards (NVQ level 2 in Spectator Safety or SIA Badge required, please send it with your CV)
Stand Managers & Supervisors (NVQ level 3 in Spectator Safety, please send it with your CV)
Catering Operators/Bartenders
Chefs
Turnstile Operatives (available to Under 18 years old)
Support Services
Hosting Team
Cleaning Team

To apply, please email application@cpfc.co.uk with your CV and subject the role that you are applying for and we will email you once we have the confirmed dates for the next recruitment day.

Join us in creating unforgettable experiences for our fans and guests at Crystal Palace FC! Apply today to secure your chance to be part of our dynamic team.

Matchday Deputy Officer

Job Location Selhurst Park Stadium

Contract Type Casual (0-hours)

Salary/ ROP Competitive

Who we are:

About this role:

Crystal Palace is currently seeking a dedicated Safety Officers to join our team, responsible for assisting the Safety Officer in ensuring the safety and security of spectators during events. Reporting directly to the Safety Officer, the Deputy Safety Officer will play a crucial role in pre-event planning, stewarding coordination, incident management, and safety checks. This position requires individuals with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with previous experience as a Deputy Safety Officer or Safety Officer.

Responsibilities:

Attend pre-event planning and briefing sessions.
Ensure all safety checks are carried out and defects or potential issues are reported back to the Safety Officer.
Monitor all staff in the designated area before, during, and after the event.
Attend pre-match and post-match briefings and compile a concise report for the Safety Officer.
Provide information on the event from the ground to the Control Room during the event if tasked.
Liaise with other safety staff before, during, and after each event.
Carry out all instructions given by the Safety Officer.
Control and coordinate stewarding and safety in specific stands on a match day.
Ensure that the requirements of the safety certificate and ground regulations are always met.
Always be responsible for the safety and comfort of spectators within a designated area.
Be responsible for the training and development of stewards and supervisors in designated areas.
Assist with and supervise incidents and ensure details are completed.
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:

NVQ Level 4 in Spectator Safety Management or working towards it.
Previous experience as a Deputy Safety Officer or Safety Officer.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to remain calm under pressure.
Attention to detail and ability to conduct thorough safety checks.
Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
Commitment to upholding safety standards and ensuring the smooth operation of events.

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Matchday Stand Manager (Security)

Job Location Selhurst Park Stadium, SE25 6PU

Contract Type Casual (0-hour)

Salary/ ROP Competitive

Who we are:

About this role:

Crystal Palace is currently seeking a dedicated Stand Manager to join our team, responsible for coordinating stewards and ensuring spectator safety and comfort during events. Reporting to the Safety Officer and Deputy Safety Officer, the Stand Manager will oversee pre-event planning, steward training, safety checks, incident management, and post-event reporting. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, along with the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities:

Attend and contribute to pre-event planning and briefing sessions as necessary.
Manage and coordinate stewards in specific stands on a match day.
Ensure that the requirements of the safety certificate and ground regulations are always met.
Always be responsible for the safety and comfort of spectators within their stand or area.
Be responsible for the training and development of stewards and supervisors in designated areas.
Ensure all safety checks are carried out and any issues reported back to the Control Room.
Monitor the performance of all staff in the designated area before, during, and after the event.
Ensure staff have the correct equipment and training to carry out their duties.
Assist and supervise incidents in their area and ensure details are recorded.
Attend pre-match and post-match briefings and compile a concise report for the Safety Officer if required.
Carry out all instructions given by the Safety Officer or Deputy Safety Officer.
Liaise with the Deputy Safety Officer before, during, and after each event.
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:

NVQ Level 3 in Spectators Safety or working towards it.
Experience in supervising or managing stewards.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to remain calm under pressure.
Leadership qualities to motivate and guide stewarding teams during match days.
Attention to detail and ability to conduct thorough safety checks.
Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

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Matchday Senior Steward

Job Location Selhurst Park Stadium, SE25 6PU

Contract Type Casual (0-hours)

Salary/ ROP Competitive

Who we are:

About this role:

Crystal Palace is currently seeking a dynamic Senior Steward to join our matchday team. The Senior Steward position within the Club entails supervising and coordinating stewards during match days to uphold safety and comfort standards for spectators within designated areas. Additionally, the Senior Steward will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of match days at Selhurst Park Stadium, contributing to the excitement and enjoyment of fans.

Responsibilities:

Attending and contributing to pre-event planning and briefing sessions.
Supervising and coordinating stewards in a specific stand on a match day.
Ensuring that the requirements of the safety certificate and ground regulations are always met.
Always being responsible for the safety and comfort of spectators within a designated area.
Assisting with the training and development of stewards in designated areas.
Ensuring all safety checks are carried out and reporting any issues back to the Stand Manager.
Monitoring the performance of staff in designated areas before, during, and after the event.
Carrying out all instructions given by the Stand Manager.
Liaising with other Supervisors before, during, and after each event.
Allocating stewards for specified roles and responsibilities.
Ensuring stewards have the correct equipment and training to carry out their duties.
Briefing all stewards in your designated area and debriefing them after the event.
Collecting and reporting any information from the event back to the Stand Manager.
Ensuring all stewards are aware of the date and time of the next event.
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:

NVQ Level 3 in Spectator Safety or working towards it
Previous experience in a similar stewarding or supervisory role within a sports or events environment.
Strong understanding of safety regulations and procedures related to spectator events.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with staff and spectators.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and make quick, effective decisions in high-stress situations.
Leadership qualities to motivate and guide stewarding teams during match days.
Attention to detail and ability to conduct thorough safety checks and inspections.
Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, to accommodate match schedules.

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Academy Host Family Provider

Location: Within three miles (15 minutes), easy access to Academy Training Ground, BR3 1RJ

Remuneration: £25 per player/per night

Closing date: Ongoing

Who we are:

About this role:

Crystal Palace Football Club are currently seeking host family providers to support our Academy players who will be required to live away from home to fulfil their education and football training at our club.

This provision supports our young people’s holistic experience and will enable them to reach their full potential.

The host family provider will help fulfil the club’s duty of care with regard to our young people by ensuring homely accommodation is provided throughout the season to our young people who require it. Our placements vary from one-night stays to five-seven nights per week and we are looking for host families who can offer either of these placement types to our young people aged between 15–21-years-old.

Requirements and responsibilities

Provide a homely and friendly environment for our young people.
Support our young people by teaching them basic independent living and self-care skills such as washing, cooking and cleaning up after themselves. Provide meals in line with nutritional guidance from the Academy. Accommodation has access to public and local amenities with good transport links to the Academy training ground.
Report any welfare concerns to the Academy Safeguarding and Welfare team should they occur.
Include our young people in family life as much as they feel comfortable with.
The club will regularly inspect and visit the placement during the season.
The club will provide further guidance to host families, young people and their parents explaining what would be expected of them.

Crystal Palace Football Club is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and young people and expects host families to share this commitment. As such, the post holder will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and risk assessments prior to a placement commencing.

Any other person who resides in the household or has regular contact will also legally be required to complete an enhanced DBS. Host Families will be required to attend safeguarding training and workshops (if necessary) arranged by the Academy.

Essential requirements and skills:

Provide the young person with a suitable and safe environment.
Provide the young person with their own double size bedroom.
Excellent communication and listening skills and ability to build trusted working relationships.
Able to cope with the young person’s flexible schedule throughout the football season.

Desirable knowledge, experience and skills:

Experience and knowledge of working with young people.
An understanding of the emotional impact and well-being challenges that academy/ professional life may bring.
Child-focused approach.
Ability to promote and demonstrate anti-discriminatory practice.
Capacity to accommodate more than one player.

As part of the recruitment process the club would need to conduct a number of home visits to determine the suitability and ensure the home meets the requirements for hosting young players within the Academy.

If you feel you are able to support some of our young players please send an email to host.familyenquiries@cpfc.co.uk to express your interest.

Matchday Casual Chef de Partie

Job Location Selhurst Park Stadium, SE25 6PU

Contract Type Zero hour contract

Salary/ ROP £18.50 per hour

Closing Date: Ongoing

Who we are:

About this role:

If you have experience as a chef de partie working in a busy kitchen environment, we have a role for you. Crystal Palace Football Club are looking for a professional Chef de Partie to aid in the production of high quality plates for matches, functions and other events that meets Crystal Palace Football Club’s quality standards

Responsibilities:

Preparing menus in collaboration with colleagues
Ensuring adequacy of supplies at the cooking stations
Preparing ingredients that should be frequently available
Following the guidance of the Executive Chef Head Chef or Sous Chef
Optimizing the cooking process with attention to speed and quality
Help to maintain a climate of smooth and friendly cooperation, completing all relevant food hygiene, HACCP and delivery documentation
Enforcing strict health and hygiene standards
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:

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2
Experience working as a chef
Experience within an organisation where large numbers for catering are required including various food services
A self-starter and able to take the initiative to complete tasks
Able to cope under pressure in a calm and efficient manner to set and meet deadlines
Willing to work flexible hours as regular weekend, bank holiday and evening work is required

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Casual Cleaner

Job Location CPFC Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ

Contract Type Zero-hour contract

Salary/ ROP £11.95

Who we are:

About this role:

Crystal Palace Football Club are looking for a self-motivated, detail orientated and hardworking cleaner to join our team at the Academy site in Beckenham. You will be responsible for making sure that the site is clean, presentable. This can involve dusting, polishing, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, and cleaning smudges off windows and doors.

Responsibilities:

Being responsible for all basic cleaning in and around the building.
Cleaning floors - including dust mopping, damp mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, picking up objects off the floor, and spot cleaning glass and windows.
Cleaning restrooms, including restocking dispensers, emptying trash, cleaning and sanitising, cleaning mirrors, spot cleaning doors and walls, sweeping and mopping floors, and cleaning toilets and urinals.
Setting up, stocks, and maintains cleaning equipment and supplies.
Monitoring and maintaining sanitation and organisation of assigned areas.
Dusting ceilings, light fittings, countertops, and furniture.
Assisting other departments when needed to ensure optimum service to guests.
Liaising with the line manager to ensure that you have sufficient cleaning products at all times.
Reporting any breakages that occur during the cleaning process.
Informing the line manager of repairs that need to be done.
Reporting any large objects obstructing fire exit.
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 in professional cleaning with exceptionally high standards
Attention to detail
High standard of discretion and confidentiality
Have a strong work ethic, be loyal, passionate, and friendly.
Team player – expected to work well and communicate effectively with the team
Ability to work with high profile professionals
Understanding that our commercial premises may contain confidential paperwork etc
Ensuring compliance to sanitation, hygiene, health and safety legislation and organisational and quality requirements and working policies and procedures.
Flexible and adaptable at all times
Able to travel to our Academy Training Ground in Beckenham, BR3

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Casual Academy Physiotherapist

Job Location Academy Training Ground BR3 1NZ

Contract Type Part-time (Fixed-term casual contract)

Salary/ ROP Competitive

Who we are:

About this role:

Crystal Palace Football Club are looking for qualified part-time sports therapists/ physiotherapist to come join our Cat 1 Academy Medical Department. We would look for individuals to provide weekly match-day medical provision for our academy players.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for assessing acute injuries and managing pitch side injuries as their clinical scope and qualification permits.
Flexible and committed to work unsocial hours, weekend, and evenings.
Support and report into our Academy Physiotherapists and Head of Academy Physiotherapy in providing acute injury management and advice to our players and parents.
Would be required to ensure they cover a set number of fixtures/sessions a month to remain employed by the club.
Follow set protocols and procedures in place at the academy.
Promoting and supporting all members and policies of the Medical Department.
Any other duties appropriate to the skills and experience of the position holder
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:

BSc Physiotherapy degree, BSc Sports Therapy degree or equivalent
FA Level 5 ATMMIF (preferred)
FA Level 4 ITMIMF (accepted)
Equivalent trauma courses such as UEFA pitch-side trauma course or The RFU Pre Hospital Immediate Care in Sport (PHICIS) Level 3 course
Experience in an MSK setting
Experience working in a professional sporting environment
Indemnity through professional registration

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If you have any questions regarding our vacancies, please email recruitment@cpfc.co.uk.