Job Description

Job Location Selhurst Park Stadium, SE25 6PU

Contract Type Fixed-Term (till 31st May 2026)

Deadline 21st September 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 - 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:

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. Secure restricted areas in line with club guidelines

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.d Ability to work in 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.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months

Work Location: In person