At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape the future of young athletes by enhancing their mental wellbeing and performance.
- Company: Join Brighton & Hove Albion FC, a club committed to excellence and community spirit.
- Benefits: Enjoy complimentary meals, generous holiday, gym access, and exclusive match ticket opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values integrity, respect, and high performance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on players' lives while working in a dynamic sports environment.
- Qualifications: MSc in Sport Psychology, BPS Chartered Status, and experience in youth sports psychology.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Hours: Full time
Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing, BN15 9FP
Contract Type: Permanent
Deadline Day: 9th July 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.
Unlock potential. Build resilience. Drive performance.
Join us in shaping an environment where our academy players can thrive. This role is central to embedding a psychologically informed approach that enhances both player wellbeing and elite performance. Working closely with the coaching team, you will help cultivate a high-performance culture, influencing practice at a system, cultural, training, team and individual level. Alongside your direct impact on players, you will act as a strategic partner across the club, leading staff education, delivering wellbeing initiatives, and managing the academy psychology team.
About you
You must have proven experience delivering psychological and personal development support within a high-performance youth sports environment. As an experienced line manager, you thrive under pressure, lead teams with confidence, and are flexible to work outside standard hours during peak academy periods.
To be successful in this role, you must hold the following qualifications:
- MSc in Sport Psychology or Psychology (or equivalent)
- British Psychological Society (BPS) Chartered Status
- British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES)
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or working towards (SEPAR)
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.
Academy Psychology Manager in Lancing employer: Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club
Brighton & Hove Albion FC is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises high performance and professional excellence within the dynamic environment of the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre. Employees benefit from a range of perks including complimentary meals, generous holiday allowances, and access to training programmes, all while contributing to a club that values integrity, diversity, and community spirit. With a strong commitment to employee growth and wellbeing, this role as Academy Psychology Manager provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young athletes' lives.
Contact Details:
Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club Recruitment Team
