Mental Wellbeing & Football Lead Coach

Role: Mental Wellbeing & Football Lead Coach

Location: 136 Freshfield Road offices, Brighton, BN2 0BR

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week (which will include evening working)

Job Type: Fixed term until 31st August 2027

Deadline Day: 2nd November 2026

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.

Do you believe in the power of sport to change lives?

We are looking for a passionate and empathetic coach to join the BHAFC Foundation. In this unique role, you will use football as a tool to engage the community, deliver positive mental health messaging, and provide a safe space for participants to build their self-esteem. You’ll deliver inclusive sessions, integrating mental health, provide critical support and drive continuous improvement.

If you are an excellent coach who cares deeply about community wellbeing and mental health, we want you on our team.

Ready to make an impact?

You are more than just a football coach. You are a community builder who understands how to adapt your coaching style to meet diverse needs. You are comfortable talking about mental health, committed to continuous learning, and ready to collaborate with a dedicated team to elevate our wellbeing programmes. We particularly welcome applications from female coaches, though we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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 talent 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