Academy Secretary

Role: Academy Secretary Hours: 35 hours per week, predominantly Monday to Friday, with some evening and weekend working. Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing, BN15 9FP Contract Type: Permanent Deadline Day: 19th August 2025 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. Step into excellence at our Category 1 Academy You will play a key role in supporting the development of future football talent. We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive administrator to manage the logistics and compliance of our Academy operations. In this varied role, you’ll: – Coordinate fixtures, tournaments, and travel for youth teams – Liaise with governing bodies and ensure regulatory compliance (EPPP & Category 1) – Support Academy audits and maintain accurate player records – Communicate weekly updates to parents and manage our Academy platform – Assist with registrations, expenses, and staff travel bookings Your background We are looking for someone with prior experience in a football administration role within a professional academy setting, along with a solid understanding of EPPP regulations and Category 1 requirements. You will be highly organised, able to build strong relationships across all levels of the Club, and be confident in managing competing priorities especially when working to tight deadlines. 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 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 2025/26 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