Job Description
Job Location Selhurst Park Stadium, SE25 6PU
Contract Type Volunteer (3-year term)
Work Schedule 2-3 hours quarterly
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:
At Crystal Palace F.C., we're committed to being a diverse and inclusive football club. To support this mission, we are seeking passionate and committed volunteers to join our External EDI Advisory Group. This group will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing our EDI agenda. As an External EDI Advisor, you'll work alongside the Chief People Officer and EDI Coordinator and contribute to the implementation and review of our EDI Strategy and Delivery Plan, enabling us to achieve our objectives effectively.
This role presents a unique opportunity to influence meaningful change within the club and the broader football community. By joining Crystal Palace F.C.'s External EDI Advisory Group, you will directly contribute to the delivery of the club’s EDI strategy, ensuring that our work is inclusive, and progressive.
Responsibilities:
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Liaise directly with the Chief People Officer to ensure the Club is open and accessible to underrepresented people groups, with particular focus on the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
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Attend and contribute to all meetings (2-3h, quarterly).
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Share personal knowledge, awareness and experience of community issues with the group.
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Provide advice on the potential impact club policies have on communities, employees and supporters with particular reference to EDI.
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Assist Crystal Palace FC in promoting its EDI strategy, including events to the wider community.
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Provide advice and guidance to CPFC on EDI Reviews
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Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion on all matters discussed.
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Consult on and provide input into Crystal Palace FC's EDI Strategy.
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Uphold and promote the Club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.
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Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
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Passion for and understanding of EDI, with a focus on applying intersectionality.
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Experience and drive to influence constructive change, whilst building on existing relationships within network associations or organisations.
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Knowledge and understanding of current legislation.
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Effective communication and active listening skills.
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
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 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.
