Data Analyst – Men’s First Team at Crystal Palace FC
Job Description
Job Location: First Team Training Ground, BR3 1RJ
Contract Type: Full-time
Who we are:
We are Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League Football Club with more than 160 years of proud history. Spread across three different sites - brand new main offices at Selhurst Park Stadium, our London office, and our Training Ground/Academy, we offer the best atmosphere and culture for our fans and our employees.
We strive for excellence in the workplace with a philosophy of high standards, professionalism, and a strong work ethic from our employees. We are constantly trying to grow, diversify and build with not only our team on the pitch, but also our team in the offices and on the ground.
About this role:
Crystal Palace FC are seeking a Data Analyst to join the First-Team Analysis and Recruitment staff. This is an exciting opportunity for a curious and technically minded individual to help shape the next generation of our data capabilities, combining football knowledge, statistical thinking, and modern technology to actively assist performance and recruitment decisions.
Responsibilities:
- Support and improve analytical workflows, performing in-depth analysis on diverse datasets from football matches across the world.
- Collaborate with the Performance Analysis and Recruitment departments to develop new metrics and enhance our understanding of team and player performance.
- Develop analytical solutions, including data models, dashboards, and visualisations, using modern analytics and reporting technologies.
- Present statistically-driven case studies on potential transfer targets.
- 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:
- Completed an undergraduate degree in a STEM or related quantitative discipline.
- Demonstrable proficiency in programming languages such as R and/or Python.
- Experience building data models and creating reports in data visualisation software such as Power BI.
- Experience using AI-assisted tools to improve analytical workflows, coding, documentation, or problem-solving (desirable).
- Experience working with data in the football industry in a similar role (desirable).
- A clear interest in football, along with an awareness of football data analytics within the sport and recent trends in data science.
- A high level of initiative, motivation and excellent attention to detail.
- Clear, concise communication skills with the ability to tailor presentations to different audiences.
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and develop intra/inter departmental relationships.
- Committed to continual professional development.
- Able to respond positively to change in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
- The candidate must have availability to run/monitor reporting in non-traditional hours.
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: 25 Days
Our commitment to Equality
At Crystal Palace Football Club, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion is spirited and continues to grow due to the working environment, which makes all staff feel appreciated and welcomed. Crystal Palace Football Club do this by encouraging good relations and practices towards different groups and are committed to promoting employment opportunities that celebrate diversity.
We are committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented candidates and the club intends to ensure that everyone who wishes to engage with the club, whether as matchday fans, staff, players, board members, participants in Foundation programmes and any other person engaged with the club's activities, has a real and equal opportunity to do so.
Reasonable Adjustment
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role, ensuring equitable opportunities for everyone.
If you require disability-related adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact DLO@cpfc.co.uk (DLO inbox is for disability-related queries only, if you wish to gain further information regarding this vacancy, please contact cpfc.recruitment@cpfc.co.uk). We are here to help you through the whole recruitment process including trying to apply for a vacancy, getting in touch with us through the process, and/or helping with access in case you are required to come in for an interview.
Safeguarding
Crystal Palace Football Club is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, the post holder will be required to undergo any relevant security checks, including a comprehensive background check, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to ensure the safety and protection of children and vulnerable individuals.