First Team Scout

Organisation: Crystal Palace FC
Salary: Competitive
Location: 1st Training Ground, BR3 1RJ
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 29 June 2025
Job Description: Job Location: Training Ground, Beckenham, Coopers Cope Road, BR3 1NZ

Contract Type: Full Time

Salary: Competitive

Deadline: 30th June 2025

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.

Responsibilities:

Scout and assess players live and via video within your assigned remit.

Produce regular, detailed, and objective scouting reports on potential targets.

Maintain up-to-date records and positional player lists using club-approved data management platforms.

Attend matches, tournaments, and competitions as assigned to monitor individuals or teams.

Liaise regularly with the scouting and recruitment staff and support projects as directed.

Actively participate in weekly scouting meetings to review progress, share insights, and align on upcoming schedules.

Work closely with the Recruitment / Data Analysis team to enhance the scouting process through data and video.

Other duties and responsibilities as required by line manager.

Upholding and promoting the Club policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

Previous experience in a professional scouting role within an elite football environment.

Strong knowledge of player assessment through live and video scouting.

High levels of organisational skills, ability to plan and book travel whilst working within budget.

Proficient in using video and scouting software (e.g. Wyscout, Hudl).

Excellent verbal communication and written reporting skills.

Positive mindset with the willingness to collaborate in a team environment.

High level of self-discipline and time management skills to complete tasks under pressure and meet deadlines.

A flexible approach with the ability to travel regularly, including evenings and weekends.

FA Talent Identification Qualification (desirable Level 3 or higher).

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

Discounts in various gyms through GymFlex

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

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed 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 (DLO inbox is for disability-related queries only, if you wish to gain further information regarding this vacancy, please contact cpfc.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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