Vacancies

Job Location      Academy Training Ground, 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 a century 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 looking for a Sous Chef to join our dynamic team at the Training Ground in Beckenham. The successful candidate will employ their culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in upholding the highest level of service.

Responsibilities:

• Following the guidance of the executive chef and head chef while having input in to new ways of presentation of dishes
• Working quickly and accurately during busy periods, including weekends and some evenings
• Helping in the preparation of all food menus
• Resourcefully solving any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
• Complying with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintaining a positive and professional approach with co-workers and customers
• 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:

• A catering and hospitality qualification
• 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

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. <br> <br> 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.

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:

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.

<br> 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

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. <br> <br> 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.

APPLY

Job Location   Selhurst Park Stadium

Contract Type Full-time

Salary/ ROP    Competitive

Deadline 16th March 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.

About this role:

Crystal Palace Football Club are looking for a target driven and highly motivated Local Partnership Sales Executive to join our sponsorship team.

Reporting directly into the Head of Sponsorship you will be responsible for selling the Club’s entry-level sponsorship packages, targeting both local and national businesses, while achieving your own revenue target and contributing to the overall sponsorship team’s success.

Responsibilities:

• Securing new local partners to contribute to the ambitious revenue targets of the sponsorship team
• Assisting in identifying potential target industry sectors, brands and contact details for the best person to approach
• Attending local networking events to grow your contact list and knowledge of local businesses
• Working with the search and activation team to create bespoke local partnership proposals
• Concluding local partnership agreements, including negotiation of commercial terms, working alongside the Head of Sponsorship, Chief Commercial Officer and General Counsel
• Attending appropriate sport industry and sector specific events to network and develop new leads
• 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:

• A hunger to achieve ambitious sales targets
• At least 2 years’ experience of working in the sports sponsorship industry
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to quickly build trust and relationships
• Excellent presentation, reporting, organisational and time management skills
• Strong IT and numerical skills
• Degree qualified or educated at a similar level
• Enthusiastic, a team player and of strong character
• Commercially driven to achieve targets and budget
• Passionate and have a natural affinity for football and sport

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. <br> <br> 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 basic DBS check, as necessary.

APPLY

Job Location   Academy Ground (BR3 1NZ)

Contract Type Part-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 Academy are looking for driven, reliable, and passionate people to strengthen the scouting and Foundation phase department.  Ideally located in South London, the chosen individual will play a key role in building relationships with local grassroots clubs and identifying talented players at the Pre-Academy and Foundation phase ages. As the club continues to establish itself as a Category 1 Academy, we are keen to develop our scouting and talent identification. Successful candidates would need to be available to watch grassroots games in South London at weekends and have an existing knowledge of local football in South London.

You will need to have a proven track record of building relationships in the local community and experience of identifying talent in the local area.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying and monitoring local grassroots talent to join our Academy by attending games and tournaments in South London
• Helping to build and maintain relationships with local grassroots clubs & coaches.
• Writing reports to help improve knowledge of players via the club’s scouting system.
• Attending CPFC Academy Talent ID events and showcase games as requested by your coordinator.
• Liaising with your coordinator and communicating your weekly scouting activity.
• Ensuring you are available to attend recruitment department meetings and CPD events.
• Be available to attend up to 4 games per week
• 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.

<br> Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• An FA Level 1 in Talent ID
• A Valid Driving License
• Excellent IT skills
• Completed an FA Safeguarding Children Course
• Full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check (CRC)
• Experience of working in football talent identification
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Flexible and available to work unsociable hours
• Able to work using your own initiative and as part of a team

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. <br> <br> 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.

APPLY

Job Location       Academy Ground (BR3 1NZ)

Contract Type     Part-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 Academy are looking for driven, reliable, and passionate people to strengthen the scouting in the YDP phase department.  Ideally located in South London, the chosen individual will play a key role in building relationships with local grassroots clubs and identifying talented players at Youth Development phase ages. As the club continues to establish itself as a Category 1 Academy, we are keen to develop our scouting and talent identification. Successful candidates would need to be available to watch grassroots games in South London at weekends and have an existing knowledge of local football in South London.

You will need to have a proven track record of building relationships in the local community and experience of identifying talent in the local area.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying and monitoring local grassroots talent to join our Academy by attending games and tournaments in South London
• Helping to build and maintain relationships with local grassroots clubs & coaches.
• Writing reports to help improve knowledge of players via the club’s scouting system.
• Attending CPFC Academy Talent ID events and showcase games as requested by your coordinator.
• Liaising with your coordinator and communicating your weekly scouting activity.
• Ensuring you are available to attend recruitment department meetings and CPD events.
• Upholding and promoting the Club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.
• Be available to attend up to 4 games per week
• 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.

<br> Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• An FA Level 1 in Talent ID
• A Valid Driving License
• Excellent IT skills
• Completed an FA Safeguarding Children Course
• Full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check (CRC)
• Experience of working in football talent identification
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Flexible and available to work unsociable hours
• Able to work using your own initiative and as part of a team

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. <br> <br> 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.

APPLY

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 is offering three funded MSc placement opportunities in their academy analysis department for the 2025/26 season. This exciting opportunity, in collaboration with the University of Worcester, provides successful candidates with a chance to gain hands-on experience in sports performance analysis while pursuing an MSc in Applied Sports Performance Analysis.

The MSc course is delivered via blended learning and as such there is no requirement for you to be based in Worcester for your studies outside of the two intensive weeks. Due to the distance learning nature of the course only UK, Irish and EU citizens with settled status may apply for this funded placement opportunity. More details can be found here regarding the course: https://sway.office.com/LJUYMwIuwY60aPUo

Placement Details:

• Location: Academy training facility in Beckenham, Kent (BR3 1NZ)
• Start Date: July 2025
• End Date: June 2026
• Availability: 4 days per week, including potential weekends and bank holidays
• Bursary: Covers course tuition fees, accommodation for intensive study week, reasonable travel expenses, and other development-related expenses.

Learning Opportunities:

• Work closely with performance analysts, coaches, and multi-disciplinary staff.
• Assist with analysis support for all academy age groups (U9 to U21), including filming, coding, and producing visual feedback.
• Maintain video and statistical databases, and create reports aligned with player development.
• Gain experience with analysis software (Sportscode (Studio), Bepro11, Wyscout, Tableau, R).
• Apply theory learned from university courses to practical settings.
• Participate in CPD events and various development activities throughout the season.

Essential Requirements:

• 2:1 undergraduate degree in a sports-related course.
• Acceptance onto the University of Worcester MSc Sport (Applied Performance Analysis) course.
• At least 1 year of prior experience in performance analysis.
• Strong commitment to professional development and confidentiality.
• Understanding of child protection and safety policies.

Desirable Requirements:

• Good understanding of football (through playing, coaching, or analysis).
• Familiarity with Apple software (iMovie, Keynote, Pages).
• Excellent attitude toward work and learning.

How to Apply:

1. Ensure eligibility for the University of Worcester MSc Sport (Applied Performance Analysis) course.
2. Send a CV and cover letter to Dr. John Francis at performanceanalysis@worc.ac.uk, with the subject line "CPFC Placement Application" by 16th March 2025.
3. Apply for the MSc course through the University of Worcester.

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. <br> <br> 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.

Job Location: Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ

Contract Type: Full-time

Salary: 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:

Reporting to the Academy Director the U18 Head Coach will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the U18 squad and multi-disciplinary team. We are looking for a dynamic and driven individual, with experience of coaching outside of the UK, to play a vital role in helping to produce elite football players for Crystal Palace.

Responsibilities: <br>

• To coach and implement a playing style in line with the club-wide playing philosophy

• Manage, coach, motivate and develop players within the U18 squad

• Devise technical and tactical training sessions in line with the CPFC playing philosophy and player needs.

• Ensure cohesion and management of individual U18 players.

• Set, monitor and develop high-quality professional standards and team ethic for the players.

• Implement individual learning plans for players

• Work in collaboration with all Academy staff.

• Work in line with the strategy as agreed by the club.

• Support the annual review of the ‘game model’ content.

• 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.

<br> Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• UEFA A-License or higher

• The candidate must have a reasonable experience at elite youth level, with a proven track record and supporting data on team and player development.

• The candidate must also have experience coaching in international markets

• Extensive leadership experience

• Highly organised

• Self-motivated and driven to succeed

<br>  <br> Benefits: <br>

• 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.  <br>  <br> 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.

APPLY

Job Location       CPFC Store, The Upper Mall, The Glades Shopping Centre, High St, Bromley BR1 1DN

Contract Type   Full-time

Salary/ ROP        £25,642.5

Deadline             21st March 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.

About this role:

If you are experienced working in retail and are passionate to become an essential member of the retail operations team at Crystal Palace FC, we have a job for you! We are looking for a customer service focused, organised and self motivated retail assist to work on the shop floor, ensure merchandising display and product is maintained to a high standard and stocked properly, use the till system and provide the highest level of customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Working on the shop floor providing customer service
• Operating the till
• Packing sales
• Stocking shelves where required
• Pricing merchandise
• Shirt printing of names and numbers
• Working in the store rooms re-organising merchandise storage
• Receiving deliveries into storage
• 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.

<br> Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous retail experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Detail orientated
• Enthusiastic when you approach all tasks

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. <br> <br> 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 basic DBS check, as necessary.

APPLY

Job Location      Academy Training Ground BR3 1NZ

Package              Fee’s Funded Masters by Research (UK Rate)

Deadline              18th April 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.

Placement overview:

• Full-time Masters by Research enrolment with student placement.
• 12 – 18 hours per week – some evening and weekend attendance required.
• Master’s tuition fees paid by Crystal Palace at UK rate.
• Start date: July 2024
• The primary research location will be at Crystal Palace Football Club Academy (BR31NZ) or 1st team training grounds (BR3 1RJ).

Crystal Palace Football Club (1st Team and Academy) are seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals who are looking to develop themselves as a performance coach or sport scientist and undertake a Masters by Research to enhance the performance department services.

This is the ideal role for someone who is looking to enhance their ability as a coach or sport scientist whilst also developing industry relevant research skills. The role will be a highly challenging and rewarding role which will give the candidate a great insight into what a full-time role within Academy or 1st team football looks like.

Crystal Palace Football Club is proud of its role in developing performance practitioners to develop youth footballers through the funded MRes pathway. 12/12 students have secured full-time roles within 9 different clubs since commencement of the programme.

Practical Experience and Learning:

• Delivery of pitch and gym-based sessions to U9 – U16 teams
• Assisting with U18 – U21 sessions
• Learn to create and interpret GPS reports with the Professional Development Phase players.
• Collate data using wellbeing questionnaires and RPE’s to create subjective training reports which you will present daily to coaching staff.
• Conduct a range of physical tests in line with Premier League requirements as well as additional testing.
• Create session plans to be delivered to U9 – U16 groups and reviewing these with staff.
• Take part in regular internal and external CPD as well as completing a Coaching Competency Framework that allows development of key areas of coaching which are essential to progress within the Academy performance department.
• Develop applied research, writing and data analysis skills that inform innovation in practice.
• Upholding and promoting the Club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.

**<br>

Role Requirements:**

• 2:1 or higher in a relevant discipline.
• Interest in researching a topic within Academy football.
• Experience of delivering athletic development sessions to youth athletes.
• Experience of coaching or playing football.
• Experience or willingness to learn data analysis environments (e.g., R Studio, Power BI)
• A willingness to learn in an environment which is full of challenges.

Please note, international students require IELTS 7.0, with a score no lower than 6.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification, at the point of application. The funding for fee’s is for at the UK rate (£5,800), and so international students would require additional supplement for MRes international fees (additional £11,700).

Recruitment process

Round One: Application and shortlisting.

Round Two: Practical interview at Crystal Palace Football Club Academy (if successful provisional offer subject to academic clearance).

Round Three: Submission of research application and firm offer (if successful).

How to apply?

As part of your application, you will need to submit:

• CV and cover letter as one file (PDF Format)
• A research proposal that should not exceed 1,000 words – see detailed guidance on writing your research proposal below – Please submit this under the Cover Letter (Support Statement) Section of the application form.
• Two academic referees

Click HERE to submit your application

Research Proposal Guidance

Please consider and choose one of the following project areas and associated reading. Develop a 1000-word research proposal, that includes an abstract, review of literature, identification of clear research questions and research methods to answer the intended research question. Further guidance is provided below.

Key areas research areas: rehabilitation, training load monitoring (internal/external load) of training drills, training weeks or during player injury rehabilitation, testing (physical testing, fatigue testing influence of growth and maturation), training methods (high intensity interval training; velocity-based training).

• Taberner et al. (2019) Progressing rehabilitation after injury: consider the ‘control-chaos continuum.
• Impellizzeri et al. (2019) Internal and External Training Load: 15 Years On
• Mandorino et al. (2024) Predicting Soccer Players’ Fitness Status Through a Machine-Learning Approach
• Weaving et al. (2023) The Maximal Intensity Period: Rationalising its Use in Team Sports Practice
• White et al. (2022): Sequential Movement Pattern mining in field-based team sport
• Weakley et al. (2023) Testing and Profiling Athletes: Recommendations for Test Selection, Implementation, and Maximizing Information
• Weakley et al. (2021) Velocity-Based Training: From Theory to Application

Guidance to submitting research proposal:

We would normally expect the research proposal to include the following:

• An abstract of no more than 200 words outlining the design of the research, including a clear statement of the proposed contribution to knowledge that will be made by the work: details should be in the proposal itself but should also be summarised in the abstract. The abstract is in addition to the proposal and so does not count in relation to the word limit on the proposal.
• Some evidence of familiarity with relevant literature and the place of the proposed research within a body of existing work: in designing research it is important to do so considering existing work on the topic. The proposal should show a familiarity with relevant literature, the ability to critically evaluate that literature and the ability to identify gaps in existing research. It should not simply be a report on what others have said on the topic or the research that they have completed. Rather, it should show your ability to identify patterns in existing research, evaluate those as points of departure for new research, and place your proposed research within the context of that work.
• A clear statement of research questions and, where appropriate (but only where appropriate), hypotheses: the proposal should also indicate the relationship between the research question and the methods of data collection and analysis that have been designed to address it. In addition, one might expect some discussion of how existing work in the relevant field relates to, and influences, the research questions.
• A rationale for any theoretical choices made in designing the research.
• A rationale for the methodological choices made in designing the research.
• Where relevant, details of the methods of data collection and the nature of that data, plus an account of the rationale for the choice of those methods.
• Where relevant, details of the methods of data analysis, plus an account of the rationale for the choice of those methods.
• Where appropriate, brief discussion of the primary ethical issues raised by the design of the research, along with an indication of how those issues might best be addressed.

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. <br> <br> 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.

*Please read the information on "How to Apply".

APPLY

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:

Available Roles:

• Steward (NVQ level 2 in Spectator Safety, please send it with your CV)
• SIA Steward (SIA Badge required, please send it with your CV)
• Retail Catering Hub Leader
• Retail Catering Operators
• Kitchen Porter
• Chef
• Logistics Operative
• 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.

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

• Provide a homely and friendly environment for our young people.

• 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.

• Report any welfare concerns to the Academy Safeguarding and Welfare team should they occur.

• Include our young people in family life as much as they feel comfortable with.

• The club will regularly inspect and visit the placement during the season.

• 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:

• Provide the young person with a suitable and safe environment.

• Provide the young person with their own double size bedroom.

• Excellent communication and listening skills and ability to build trusted working relationships.

• Able to cope with the young person’s flexible schedule throughout the football season.

Desirable knowledge, experience and skills:

• Experience and knowledge of working with young people.

• An understanding of the emotional impact and well-being challenges that academy/ professional life may bring.

• Child-focused approach.

• Ability to promote and demonstrate anti-discriminatory practice.

• 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 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. <br> <br> 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 subject to any relevant security checks as required.

APPLY

Job Location      CPFC Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ

Contract Type    Zero-hour contract

Salary/ ROP       £13.15 per hour (London Living Wage)

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 self-motivated, detail orientated and hardworking cleaner to join our team at the Academy site in Beckenham. You will be responsible for making sure that the site is clean, presentable. This can involve dusting, polishing, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, and cleaning smudges off windows and doors.

Responsibilities:

• Being responsible for all basic cleaning in and around the building.
• Cleaning floors - including dust mopping, damp mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, picking up objects off the floor, and spot cleaning glass and windows.
• Cleaning restrooms, including restocking dispensers, emptying trash, cleaning and sanitising, cleaning mirrors, spot cleaning doors and walls, sweeping and mopping floors, and cleaning toilets and urinals.
• Setting up, stocks, and maintains cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Monitoring and maintaining sanitation and organisation of assigned areas.
• Dusting ceilings, light fittings, countertops, and furniture.
• Assisting other departments when needed to ensure optimum service to guests.
• Liaising with the line manager to ensure that you have sufficient cleaning products at all times.
• Reporting any breakages that occur during the cleaning process.
• Informing the line manager of repairs that need to be done.
• Reporting any large objects obstructing fire exit.
• 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.

<br> Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in professional cleaning with exceptionally high standards
• Attention to detail
• High standard of discretion and confidentiality
• Have a strong work ethic, be loyal, passionate, and friendly.
• Team player – expected to work well and communicate effectively with the team
• Ability to work with high profile professionals
• Understanding that our commercial premises may contain confidential paperwork etc
• Ensuring compliance to sanitation, hygiene, health and safety legislation and organisational and quality requirements and working policies and procedures.
• Flexible and adaptable at all times
• Able to travel to our Academy Training Ground in Beckenham, BR3

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. <br> <br> 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 subject to any relevant security checks as required.

APPLY