Role: Lead Academy Physiotherapist (W&G)
Hours: Full time, including working evenings and weekends
Salary: Competitive
Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing BN15 9FP
Contract Type: Permanent
Deadline Day: 22nd April 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.
Role Overview
Are you a passionate and experienced physiotherapist looking for an opportunity to contribute to the future success of young athletes in a high-performance environment? We are seeking a Lead Academy Physiotherapist to oversee the physiotherapy services across the Girls Academy, ensuring the effective management of all players. You will provide primary physiotherapy support for the U19 training and match program, which will include away travel.
In this role, you will manage a team of full-time and part-time physiotherapists and sports therapists.
Your Background
Are you a physiotherapist with experience in an elite sporting environment? Are you a natural leader who can support in developing staff?
Our Successful Candidate Will Ideally Hold the Following:
1. A BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree
2. Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
3. ATMMiF first aid qualification or equivalent
4. Valid FA Safeguarding certificate
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:
1. Treat People Well
2. Exceed Expectations
3. Aim High. Never Give Up
4. Act with Integrity
5. 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:
1. Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
2. 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
3. Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre, and more!
4. Enhanced family policies
5. Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground
6. Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2024/25 season
7. In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
8. 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 get in contact.
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.
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