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Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club
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Job summary
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club is seeking a Senior Community Operations Manager to lead our core delivery areas at our Brighton base. You will direct Football, Disability, Education and Community Wellbeing programmes, and line-manage the heads of each delivery area.
The role requires strong budget management, strategic planning, and a passion for community impact within 136 Freshfield Road offices. The 6-month fixed term contract offers a salary of £46,000 per annum and on-site working.
Qualifications
- Senior operational leader for Football, Disability, Education and Community Wellbeing delivery areas.
- Line management of department heads within the delivery areas.
- Strong focus on budget, planning and driving impact of programmes.
Responsibilities
- Lead the core delivery areas: Football, Disability, Education and Community Wellbeing.
- Drive performance and ultimate impact of programmes.
- Line manage department heads and align resources to priorities.
- Forecast, plan and monitor budgets and KPIs.
Skills
Job description
Role: Senior Community Operations Manager
Location: 136 Freshfield Road offices, Brighton
Salary: £46,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Job Type: 6 month fixed term contract
Deadline Day: 24th September 2026
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?
Are you an operational leader who wants your work to mean more? We are looking for a dynamic, senior operational leader to take the helm of our core delivery areas: Football, Disability, Education, and Community Wellbeing. You won't just be managing processes, you will be driving the performance and ultimate impact of our programmes.
This role will also include the line management of the department heads of our delivery areas.
Am I right for this role?
We are looking for someone who can:
- Lead with purpose
- Empower the team
- Navigate change
So, if that sounds like you and you have a sharp eye for operational planning, a head for budget management and a heart for community impact, we want you on our team.
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:
- Act with Integrity
- Make it Special
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!
- 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
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
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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Company: Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club Salary: from £46,000 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Brighton, BN1 9BL Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 10 Sept 2026 Closing date: 24 Sept 2026
Role: Senior Community Operations Manager
Location: 136 Freshfield Road offices, Brighton
Salary: £46,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Job Type: 6 month fixed term contract
Deadline Day: 24th September 2026
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?
Are you an operational leader who wants your work to mean more? We are looking for a dynamic, senior operational leader to take the helm of our core delivery areas: Football, Disability, Education, and Community Wellbeing. You won't just be managing processes, you will be driving the performance and ultimate impact of our programmes.
This role will also include the line management of the department heads of our delivery areas.
Am I right for this role?
We are looking for someone who can:
- Lead with purpose
- Empower the team
- Maximise resources
- Drive excellence
- Navigate change
So, if that sounds like you and you have a sharp eye for operational planning, a head for budget management and a heart for community impact, we want you on our team.
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
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