About Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation
We are the official charity of Brighton and Hove Albion FC, using the power of football to change lives.
We are passionate about delivering high quality, inclusive and impactful community programmes that help children, young people, and adults get active, learn new skills and improve their wellbeing throughout Sussex.
If you share our commitment to making a difference in our communities then we’d love you to be part of the team.
What is the role?
Are you an operational leader who wants your work to mean more? We are looking for a dynamic, senior operational leader to take the helm of our core delivery areas: Football, Disability, Education, and Community Wellbeing.
You won't just be managing processes, you will be driving the performance and ultimate impact of our programmes.
Am I right for this role?
- We are looking for someone who can:
- Lead with purpose
- Empower the team
- Maximise resources
- Drive excellence
- Navigate change
Our values are essential to our success
- Our values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors.
- As a club, we embody these values in everything we do:
- Treat People Well
- Exceed Expectations
- Aim High. Never Give Up
- Act with Integrity
- Make it Special
- Be Fan Focused
How we say thank you
In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to:
23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!
Enhanced family policies
Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground
Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2026/27 season
In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses
Our commitment to EDI
We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us.
Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact the team.
Safeguarding is part of everything we do
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is UK-based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK.
All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3-year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work.
Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.