Job Location       Hybrid (offices are in Beckenham, 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 FC are seeking a Data Analyst with a strong background in data analysis and visualisation to join the First-Team analysis and recruitment staff. If you have a passion for football and data-driven insights, this role is perfect for you.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to workflows and perform in-depth analysis on diverse data sets from football matches across the world.


• Collaborate with the Performance Analysis and Scouting/Recruitment departments to develop new metrics and enhance our understanding of team and player performance.


• Build data models in reporting tools and create visualisations that empower end users.


• Present statistically-driven case studies on potential transfer targets.


• 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 a STEM discipline.


• Demonstrable proficiency in programming languages such as R and/or Python.


• Experience building semantic models and creating reports in visualisation software such as Power BI.


• Experience working with data in the football industry in a similar role (desirable).


• A clear interest in football, along with an awareness of football data analytics within the sport and recent trends in data science.


• A high level of initiative, motivation and excellent attention to detail.


• Clear, concise communication skills with the ability to tailor presentations to different audiences.


• 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.


• The candidate must have availability to run/monitor reporting in non-traditional hours.

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