Overview
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We are Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League football club with a long history. We operate across three sites: brand new main offices at Selhurst Park Stadium, our London office, and our Training Ground/Academy. We strive for excellence with high standards, professionalism, and a strong work ethic from our employees.
Job Location: Selhurst Park Stadium, SE25 6PU
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (until 31st May 2026)
Deadline: 21st September 2025
About this role
The Logistics Team Leader supports seamless logistical operations across all public catering and hospitality areas at Selhurst Park. Acting as the link between operatives and management, the role supervises stock movement, deliveries, and setups on matchdays and events, ensuring safety, organisation, and efficiency at all times.
Responsibilities
* Team Leadership
* Lead, motivate, and support logistics operatives during matchdays, events, and preparation
* Oversee shift planning, task allocation, and performance
* Act as first point of contact for the logistics team in the absence of a supervisor/manager
* Promote a professional, team-focused culture
* Operational Delivery
* Ensure accurate and timely delivery, setup, and retrieval of stock and equipment
* Support stock movements between areas, ensuring items are securely stored
* Communicate effectively with other departments to meet event-day requirements
* Ensure safe use of manual handling techniques and PPE
* Stock & Equipment
* Assist the Stock Controller with stock-takes, wastage, and consumption records
* Keep storage areas tidy, organised, and compliant with safety standards
* Monitor and report on logistics equipment (trolleys, radios, PPE, etc.)
* Report discrepancies, theft, or damage promptly
* Compliance & Standards
* Maintain safe working practices in line with club and legal standards
* Report hazards, near misses, or incidents immediately
Experience, Skills and Qualifications
Key attributes
* Organised, reliable, and hands-on with attention to detail
* Clear communicator who can stay calm under pressure
* Problem solver with a proactive attitude
* Ability to work in a physically demanding role
* Essential
* Experience in logistics, stock handling, or event operations
* Ability to lead a small team
* Strong knowledge of health & safety and manual handling
* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays
* Desirable
* Previous supervisory experience in a similar setting
* Manual handling or first aid training
* Experience with EPOS systems or stock tracking tools
* Background in stadium, venue, or large-scale catering logistics
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Crystal Palace Football Club is committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and promotes a welcoming environment for all staff. The club is dedicated to attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented candidates and ensuring equal opportunity for everyone involved with the club.
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. If you require disability-related adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact DLO@cpfc.co.uk. For information about the vacancy, contact cpfc.recruitment@cpfc.co.uk. We will support you through the recruitment process and accessibility needs.
Safeguarding
Crystal Palace Football Club is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children and vulnerable people. The post holder will be required to undergo relevant security checks, including Enhanced DBS, to ensure safety and protection.
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