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
- Stand Managers & Supervisors
- 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.
Job Location: Academy Training Ground (BR3 1NZ)
Contract Type: Part-time (Fixed contract)
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:
Crystal Palace Football Club are looking for an experience scout to join our scouting department to monitor and identify players in specific remits.
Responsibilities:
- Flexible and committed to work unsocial hours, weekend, and evenings.
- Identify the best talented players for your designated area.
- Identify, recommend, and monitor potential recruitment targets for the age range outlined by the academy.
- Utilise modern scouting methods with regards to reporting, recording, and tracking potential player targets.
- Build relationships within the local community and within our catchment area and represent the club 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:
- South London Based (Essential)
- FA Level 2 In Talent ID (Desirable)
- IT Competent (Essential)
- Must Hold Valid Driving License (Essential)
- Must be up to date with relevant child protection guidelines and hold relevant certificates (Essential)
- Experience managing a group of people (desirable)
- Knowledge of Local Catchment Area (Essential)
- Able to work to a deadline
- Flexible and willing to travel
- Organised and a good manager of time
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 Adjustments
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 subject to any relevant security checks as required.
APPLY
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:
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:
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
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Provide a homely and friendly environment for our young people.
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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.
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Report any welfare concerns to the Academy Safeguarding and Welfare team should they occur.
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Include our young people in family life as much as they feel comfortable with.
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The club will regularly inspect and visit the placement during the season.
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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:
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Provide the young person with a suitable and safe environment.
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Provide the young person with their own double size bedroom.
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Excellent communication and listening skills and ability to build trusted working relationships.
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Able to cope with the young person’s flexible schedule throughout the football season.
Desirable knowledge, experience and skills:
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Experience and knowledge of working with young people.
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An understanding of the emotional impact and well-being challenges that academy/ professional life may bring.
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Child-focused approach.
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Ability to promote and demonstrate anti-discriminatory practice.
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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.
Job Location Selhurst Park Stadium, SE25 6PU
Contract Type Zero hour contract
Salary/ ROP £18.50 per hour
Closing Date: Ongoing
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:
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
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 Adjustments
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 subject to any relevant security checks as required.
APPLY
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:
Crystal Palace Football Club are looking for a Presentation Manager for our Academy site based in Beckenham to oversee the day-to-day presentation. We are looking for somebody with excellent communication skills and a flexible, can-do attitude. You will be organised, and have an excellent eye for detail.
Responsibilities:
- Ensuring that the venue is kept to a high standard of presentation at all times
- Supervising in house cleaning team
- Supervising in house gardeners
- Ensuring the venue is ready for training, matches and events
- Liaising with any suppliers
- Performing regular site walk round and reporting any maintenance issues
- Ensuring all front and back of houses areas are presented to a high standard, are secure and compliant with H&S legislation at all times.
- Ensuring all visitors to the CPFC Academy have the best possible experience and working with all catering and operations teams to ensure exceptional customer service.
- 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 facilities management for a large multi-use building/venue
- A good understanding H&S and Environmental Health legislation
- Excellent attention to detail
- A positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Proven ability to work with people from different teams and at different levels.
- An excellent communicator
- Flexible and adaptable at all times
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
- 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 Adjustments
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 subject to any relevant security checks as required.
APPLY
Job Location Academy Training Ground BR3 1NZ
Contract Type Part-time (Fixed-term casual contract)
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:
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
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 Adjustments
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 subject to any relevant security checks as required.
APPLY
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 training ground.
About this role:
If you are a physiotherapist with experience working in an elite sports environment, we have an opportunity for you! We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident, and knowledgeable physiotherapist to join the growing medical department at the Academy for age groups U9 to U16.
You will be working alongside one other Academy Physiotherapist focusing on the U9s-U16s and reporting into the Head of Academy Physiotherapy / Head of Academy Medical.
Responsibilities:
- Providing clinic cover,, which does include evening and weekend working
- Providing match cover which will require travelling with teams to away fixtures on occasion
- Assisting /Managing the part-time staff and ensuring all academy fixtures are covered by a therapist
- Working in conjunction with the Head of Academy Physiotherapy and Academy Physiotherapist for provision of all physiotherapy duties associated with the Academy, in particular U9-U16s teams
- Assisting with all testing and screening of U9-U16’s teams
- Assisting all testing and screening of U9’s-U16s throughout the year and liaise with coaches
- Updating key medical staff on all medical/injury concerns regarding Academy players
- Compiling a weekly report to all staff, with injury status and player availability for weekend fixtures.
- Musculo-skeletal assessment of Academy team players.
- Diagnosing, and treating all injuries sustained by Academy players.
- Attending specialist appointments/radiology exams with injured U9-U16 players.
- Informing Academy coaching staff about player “availability” at end of evening session.
- Wherever possible, covering Academy tours. Utilising part-time cover only when necessary.
- Keeping daily records of treatments and record injuries on Kitman Labs system and auditing injuries throughout the year.
- Ensuring all academy players’ medical files are up to date and stored securely with relevant medical information shared to appropriate stake holders.
- Ensuring all protocols and EAPs are followed according to Head of Academy Medical
- Assisting the Head of Academy Physiotherapy with medical consumable stock control and distribution of ‘run-on’ bags to part-time physiotherapy staff
- Attending all, whenever possible, medical meetings; internal CPD events and MDT meetings.
- Attending external courses where possible. Present contents of course to rest of medical staff as soon as possible on return to the Club. Permission to be obtained from Head of Academy Sports Science and Medicine prior to applying for any course.
- Responsible for organising Club’s in-service training programme, for both full and part-time medical staff, Head of Academy Medical. In-service training programme includes organising staff presentations and circulation of scientific medical journals.
- Promoting and supporting all members and policies of the Medical Department
- Other duties appropriate to the skills and experience of the position holder
- Upholding and promoting the Club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.
Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
Essential
- BSc degree in Physiotherapy
- MSK experience in a private clinic or NHS
- The FA Level 5 Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football (ATMMiF) or able to book place ASAP.
- Registration with appropriate governing body (HCPC and CSP)
- Actively cooperate and communicate with others, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration
- Competent and personable with good time management skills
- Able to understand and adapt to the culture of a professional football club.
- Positive about achieving Club, departmental and individual success.
- Proactively takes on new responsibilities and seek out opportunities to learn new skills.
- Must be accountable for delivering results within assigned levels of accountability.
Desired
- Gym-based qualifications
- FA Safeguarding Children Certificate
- Experience working as a Physiotherapist within elite sport.
- Experience of working with young athletes
- Experience of working within paediatrics
- Experience of working within professional football
- Strong knowledge in LTAD of adolescents within an academy system
- Confident with delivering strength and conditioning gym and based sessions.
- Full clean driving licence
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
- 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 Adjustments
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 subject to any relevant security checks as required.
APPLY
Contract Type Part-time (fixed-term contract)
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:
Crystal Palace Football Club are looking for an experience Scout to join our Scouting department to monitor and identify players in the South West area. The ideal applicant will be based around the Gloucester/Worcester area and can travel the South West area of the country.
Responsibilities:
- Flexible and committed to work unsocial hours, weekend, and evenings.
- Flexible to work a minimum of up to four games per week. ( Combination of live & video reporting )
- Identify, recommend, and monitor potential recruitment targets for the age range outlined by the academy.
- Develop an expertise and knowledge of all academy players within your designated area
- Utilise modern scouting methods with regards to reporting, recording, and tracking potential player targets.
- Build relationships within the local community and within our catchment area and represent the club 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 ( Essential )
- Knowledge and experience of scouting professional football academies participating in the South West Category 3 games programme. (Desirable)
- Southwest based (Essential)
- FA Level 2 In Talent ID (Desirable)
- FA Level 1 in Talent ID (Essential)
- Must Hold Valid Driving License (Essential)
- Flexible and willing to travel (essential)
- IT Competent (Essential)
- Must be up to date with relevant child protection guidelines and hold relevant certificates (Essential)
- Experience managing a group of people (desirable)
- Knowledge of Local Catchment Area (Essential)
- Able to work to a deadline
- Organised and a good manager of time
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 Adjustments
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 subject to any relevant security checks as required.