London Acquisition Scout (U9-U13)

Job Location:     Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ

Contract Type:   Fixed-Term Contract (Part-Time)

Deadline:            30th September 2026

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 - brand new main offices at Selhurst Park Stadium, our London office, 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:

• The Chosen Candidate must be prepared and committed to work unsocial hours, weekend and evenings.

• Identifying players through watching live and via video.

• Provide scout reports on all players in specific remits, more detailed/frequent reports on key targets

• Manage your time/coverage through video and travel to watch live

• Maintain up-to-date records, reports and positional player lists using the club data management system

• Attend/observe tournaments when directed or assigned to monitor a player/team

• Providing an additional point of contact with scouting and analysis department

• Communicating with the analysis department on a weekly basis to discuss games attended, information gathered, tickets and the upcoming schedule

• Attendance in the analysis department meetings

• This person ideally would have to 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:

• London Based (Desirable)

• FA Level 2 In Talent ID (Desirable)

• IT Competent (Essential)

• Must Hold Valid Driving License (Desirable)

• Must be up to date with relevant child protection guidelines and hold relevant certificates (Essential)

• Minimum 1 year experience scouting for a professional club (desirable)

• Knowledge of Local Catchment Area (Essential)

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 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.