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.