Employer/Organisation
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Contract type
Full time
Full description
Role: Psychologist (W&G)
Hours: Full time, including evenings and weekends
Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing
Deadline Day: 16th December 2024
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.
We’re looking for a psychologist to work with our Women’s and Girls’ team
You will work closely with our Head of Performance and Medicine and Head Coach to create and sustain
a high-performance culture. This role will lead on psychological support and performance lifestyle
strategies to enhance player well-being, resilience, and overall success on and off the field. You must
have the capability to model and promote a fully multi-disciplinary approach involving all relevant
disciplines.
Am I right for this role?
We are looking for someone with experience of working within an elite high-performance, professional
sport environment. You will be comfortable working in a busy, pressurised environment with the
willingness to work outside 9 to 5 hours when necessary. You must have excellent interpersonal skills
and be passionate about working with young people.
To be successful in this role you must hold the following qualifications:
• MSc in Sport Psychology or Psychology (or equivalent)
• Currently hold British Psychological Society (BPS) Chartered Status
• British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Accreditation
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or working towards
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!
• Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2024/25 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 teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com
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.
BASES stands for the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. BASES is the professional body for sport and exercise sciences in the UK.
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