Join Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation as our Kicks Lead. We're looking for passionate individuals to lead our Kicks programme and inspire the next generation of footballers. Job Title: Kicks Lead Location: Freshfield Road Offices Salary: £30,000 per annum Job Type: Full-Time (35 hours per week, including some evening work) Permanent Close Date: 18th October 2024 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? In this role, you will oversee and manage all Premier League Kicks programmes, by promoting how the power of football can be a catalyst for positive change. You will manage the relationship with new and existing funders, and ensure all project KPI's, outcomes and key metrics are achieved. You will be responsible for ensuring the Kicks project contributes to the wider Community Wellbeing strategic aims and supports other projects where possible. Am I right for this role? We are looking for someone who has extensive knowledge of the football industry, with experience of working with disengaged and/or vulnerable young people. The successful candidate will understand the key factors that enable a successful inclusion programme, and have a history of leading financially sustainable programmes. You must have excellent interpersonal and management skills. To be successful in this role, you must hold a UEFA C License. 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: - 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 - Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2024/25 season - Employee Assistance Programme - 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 our People and Culture 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 is a UK-based position. It is unlawful to employ anyone without permission to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a complete 3-year reference history, DBS checks and verification of your right to work. Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK. Application Process: To submit your application for this Kicks Lead opportunity, please click ‘Apply' now. Applications close 18th October 2024. ADZN1_UKTJ