Vacancies - Crystal Palace F.C.

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. 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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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.

 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. 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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Job Location Selhurst Park Stadium, SE25 6PU Contract Type Full-time Salary/ ROP Competitive Deadline 23rd February 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:

To oversee and coordinate the daily warehousing activities for Crystal Palace football Club by implementing production, productivity, quality and customer service standards and to achieve the appropriate level of volume within time limits.

Responsibilities:

Supervisory duties including:

Measuring and reporting the effectiveness of warehousing activities and employees performance
Maintaining items record, documenting necessary information and utilize reports to project warehouse status
Identifying areas of improvement and establish innovative or adjust existing work procedures and practices
Conferring and coordinate activities with other departments
Delegating tasks within team

General warehouse duties including:

Overall management of the stock, including distribution
Processing and fulfilment of online orders
Picking and Packing orders
Counting in new deliveries
Re-Stocking within the warehouse
Clearing and maintaining the warehouse
Stock delivery, and replenishment to other branches
Control and manage inventory levels by conducting physical counts and reconciling with data systems
Continue to develop and evolve processes and procedures to improve performance and efficiencies
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:

2 years previous experience as warehouse manager
Clean and valid UK driving license
Detail orientated
An excellent communicator
Enthusiastic
Able to keep self motivated achieve deadlines

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 basic DBS check, as necessary.

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Job Location Selhurst Park Stadium, SE25 6PU

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:* To support the retail operation at the Crystal Palace Store by supervising and working on the shop floor, ensuring merchandising display and product is maintaining the set standards, providing customer service and using the till system and restocking. In the event that the manager is not present, the supervisor will be expected to oversee the running of the store.

Responsibilities:

Managing the team on the shop floor providing customer service
Organising store operations and allocating responsibilities to personnel
Ensuring the store is complying with all safety guidelines
Inspecting the area of the store and resolve any issues that may arise
Stock control
Placing stock replenishment orders

General Retail duties including:

Operating the till
Packing sales
Customer enquiries in person, phone and email
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
Cash management
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:

Minimum 1 year full time experience as a Supervisor/Team leader
Flexible to work in different store locations when required (Bromley, Croydon, Selhurst)
4 x GCSE (or equivalent) at grades A-C in any subject plus GCSE English and Maths (or equivalents) at grade D or above
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
An enthusiastic approach to all tasks
Ability to work to deadlines

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

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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Job Location Selhurst Park Stadium, SE25 6PU

Contract Type Full-time

Salary/ROP Competitive

Deadline 24th February 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 is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Operations Officer (COO) to oversee the operational efficiency of the club across all sites, excelling at sport and business is all about standards, the successful applicant will carry and uphold the very highest standards and then be able to motivate others to meet them, fostering a culture of excellence in every aspect of the operations of the club as well as positively contributing across the business in other areas. This is a hands-on role, requiring direct involvement in day-to-day all areas of operations including mission critical areas such as match days management. The COO will play a key leadership role and will be responsible for delivering an exemplary operational environment while working on strategic projects such as the development of the new Main Stand at Selhurst Park. This position requires a forward-thinking leader, who has great attention to detail when it comes to capital projects and service delivery. The successful candidate must have significant operational expertise and the ability to manage cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

Ensure seamless and efficient daily operations across all club sites.
Manage key operational departments, including Customer Service, Maintenance, Venue Presentation, Security, Supporter Services, Accessibility, Health and Safety and Compliance, ensuring all team members are motivated to deliver best in class standards.
Align operational strategies with the club’s long-term vision and objectives.
Work on major capital projects, particularly the new main stand development at Selhurst Park and the expansion at our Academy site, ensuring timely and cost-efficient delivery.
Maintain all facilities to the highest standards, with a focus on safety and compliance.
Oversee all matchday operations, ensuring a world-class experience for fans, players, and stakeholders while maintaining safety, crowd control, and logistical efficiency.
Collaborate with senior leadership, external partners, and key stakeholders to drive operational improvements and initiatives.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards.
Act as the main point of contact for government bodies such as councils, SAG and Police.
Implement best practices in operational delivery to enhance the club’s reputation and performance.
Improve operational efficiencies through the adoption of innovative technologies and processes.
Budget management for all departments within the remit
Demonstrate leadership by actively contributing to the EDI Strategy and delivery plan, guiding and motivating the team to take actionable steps towards achieving EDI objectives.
Establish and drive EDI targets for your department, ensuring measurable progress and accountability.
Conduct regular EDI reviews to ensure new project procedures and strategies are inclusive, equitable, and aligned with CPFC’s values.
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:

Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role, ideally within the football, sports, entertainment, or large-scale venue sector.
Must have an exceptionally high attention to detail and has the ability to motivate their team to deliver high standards of output.
Strong track record in facility management, customer service, and security operations within a high-profile organisation.
Experience managing capital projects, including large-scale infrastructure developments.
Expertise in strategic planning, risk management, and compliance.
Ability to lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working alongside executive leadership and external partners.
Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a proactive, hands-on leadership style.
A passion for football and a strong understanding of the operational demands of a professional football club.
A Level 4 qualification in spectator safety is desirable

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 basic DBS check, as necessary.

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Job Location: Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ

Contract Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive

Deadline: 2nd 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:

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:

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.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

UEFA A-License or higher
The candidate must have 3+ years' 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

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.