Organisation Crystal Palace FC Salary Competitive Location Academy Training Ground BR3 1NZ Contract type Fixed Term (Part time) Closing date 17 December 2025 Job Description Job Location: Academy Training Ground BR3 1NZ
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (Part-Time)
Salary/ ROP: Competitive
Deadline: 17th December 2025
Information: We are hiring for four vacancies, each vacancy will cover a selected area within London (SE, SW, NE, NW)
Who we are:
We are Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League Football Club with more than 160 years of proud history. Spread across three different sites - brand new main offices at Selhurst Park Stadium, our London office, and our Training Ground/Academy, we offer the best atmosphere and culture for our fans and our employees.
We strive for excellence in the workplace with a philosophy of high standards, professionalism, and a strong work ethic from our employees. We are constantly trying to grow, diversify and build with not only our team on the pitch, but also our team in the offices and on the ground.
About this role:
We are looking for FOUR Scout coordinators to lead and coordinate all academy scouting and talent identification activity within a selected London Area (SE, SW, NE, and NW - each role will cover one of the four areas), direct the scouting team responsible for identifying talent in the SEL region. Ensuring consistent grassroots coverage, high-quality player assessments, and strong relationships with local clubs, leagues, schools, and communities.
Responsibilities:
Regional Scouting Coordination
Plan, manage, and deliver scouting coverage across South East London boroughs.
Develop a deep understanding of the local player landscape, including key clubs, leagues, schools, tournaments, and emerging talent hotspots.
Attend matches, festivals, and events to identify players aligned with academy values and behaviours.
Manage the scouting matrix (games visited, players seen).
Regular contact with the CP Showcase Manager/ Head of phase recruitment.
Track best grassroots players into showcase manager for fixtures.
Liase with the scouts/ showcase manager on teams invited in.
Oversee Scout coverage.
Talent Identification
Provide detailed, accurate player reports following academy Talent ID criteria.
Recommend players across relevant age phases (e.g., U7–U18).
Support video and data-based assessments if required.
Monitor players over time to track development and identify those with long-term potential.
Scouting Network Management
Recruit, organise, and mentor grassroots scouts within South London.
Create weekly scouting schedules and ensure area coverage targets are met.
Hold regional briefings, CPD sessions, and feedback meetings with the local scouting team.
Attend all CPFC CPD and TID events.
Community & Club Relationships
Establish strong connections with grassroots clubs, coaches, schools, and County FA representatives across South London.
Act as the academy’s primary contact point for South London enquiries.
Represent the academy at local football events, outreach programmes, and tournaments.
Trial Process & Player Pathways
Coordinate showcase invitations for players identified within the region with the SM.
Liase with the SM and phase lead on invites and trials.
Support communication with parents, players, and grassroots coaches regarding showcase and pathways.
Track showcase outcomes and ensure all records and reports are completed.
Regular attendance to showcase fixtures to support the SM.
Compliance & Safeguarding
Ensure all recruitment processes comply with FA, Premier League/EFL Youth Development Rules, Safeguarding standards, and GDPR.
Maintain accurate and secure regional player data and reporting logs.
Reporting & Administration
Provide weekly or monthly updates on scouting coverage, recommendations, and showcase success rates.
Feed regional insights into academy-wide recruitment meetings.
Monitor local trends (e.g., club strengths, demographic shifts, talent pockets).
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:
Esential
Strong knowledge of South East London grassroots football.
Experience in scouting, coaching, or recruitment within the Pre Academy/FDP and YDP.
Ability to self-manage a large regional area.
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
Clean, enhanced DBS and understanding of Safeguarding.
Reliable, proactive, and highly organised.
Confident in making evidence-based decisions.
Passionate about developing young players.
Comfortable working evenings/weekends.
Desirable
FA Talent ID Qualifications (Level 1–3).
Supporting management/Leadership roles.
Existing contacts within South East London leagues and clubs.
Experience managing a scouting 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.
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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.