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Academy Player Care Lead
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- Lancing, West Sussex, England
- Permanent
- Full Time
Job Description
Role: Academy Player Care Lead
Hours: Full time, including evenings and weekends
Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing, BN15 9FP
Contract Type: Permanent
Deadline Day: 27th August 2026
About Brighton & Hove Albion FC
We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact. We are proud to have placed in the Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2026.
Supporting our academy players to thrive on and off the pitch
You will drive the design and delivery of a high-quality off-field care programme across all academy phases. Your day-to-day will involve guiding player development plans, leading life skills initiatives alongside our Education Manager, supporting player relocations and host family placements, and delivering comprehensive support through player transitions, loans, and exit pathways. You will be one of the main points of contact for the Premier League in terms of Academy Player Care, and you will ensure that we are compliant at all times.
About you
You will be an empathetic and collaborative individual who understands the unique psychological and practical demands of elite sport. You will possess excellent active listening skills, and excel at building trusted relationships with young players, families, and colleagues. Above all, you are a pragmatic problem solver with a passion for youth development.
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:
- Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
- 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
Hours: Full time, including evenings and weekends
Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing, BN15 9FP
Contract Type: Permanent
Deadline Day: 27th August 2026
About Brighton & Hove Albion FC
We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact. We are proud to have placed in the Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2026.
Supporting our academy players to thrive on and off the pitch
You will drive the design and delivery of a high-quality off-field care programme across all academy phases. Your day-to-day will involve guiding player development plans, leading life skills initiatives alongside our Education Manager, supporting player relocations and host family placements, and delivering comprehensive support through player transitions, loans, and exit pathways. You will be one of the main points of contact for the Premier League in terms of Academy Player Care, and you will ensure that we are compliant at all times.
About you
You will be an empathetic and collaborative individual who understands the unique psychological and practical demands of elite sport. You will possess excellent active listening skills, and excel at building trusted relationships with young players, families, and colleagues. Above all, you are a pragmatic problem solver with a passion for youth development.
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:
- Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
- 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