Albion Forever Coordinator

Brighton & Hove Albion FC; Brighton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary breakfast and lunch at/b

23 days holiday pro rata for part time

Rewards platform with 900+ retailers

Enhanced family policies

Gym and padel court access

Priority match tickets and free WSL I

In-house training programme and CPD

Exclusive discounts with partners

Job summary

Brighton & Hove Albion FC in the UK is seeking an Albion Forever Coordinator to support our former players. This permanent role is 21 hours per week, based at the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre in Lancing, with a salary of £18,000 per annum (based on a £30,000 FTE). You will coordinate events, manage newsletters, and be an admin contact for opportunities.

Qualifications

• Role requires exceptional organisation and strong project coordination experience.
• Excellent people skills with ability to build relationships and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Organise and coordinate face-to-face events for former players.
• Manage online platforms and produce regular newsletters for the former player community.
• Serve as the main administrative point of contact for former players.
• Signpost players to internal teams or external support networks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Project coordination

People skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Job description

Role: Albion Forever Coordinator

Salary: £18,000 per annum (based on FTE of £30,000 per annum)

Hours: 21 hours per week (days to be confirmed)

Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

Contract Type: Permanent

Deadline Day: 20th October 2026

Interview dates: 21st October 2026

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 are proud to have placed in the Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2026.

You will play a key role in keeping our players connected to the club and supported in their ongoing personal and professional journeys. You will:

• Organise and coordinate face-to-face events, manage online platforms, and produce regular newsletters for the former player community.
• Serve as the main administrative point of contact for former players, signposting them to internal teams or external support networks.
• Track player progress post-academy and maintain up-to-date guidance on education and training pathways (such as PL Futures and PFA Education).
• Collaborate with the Club, Foundation and commercial partners to source and share job, work experience and mentoring opportunities.

About you

We are looking for an individual who is exceptionally organised, brings strong project coordination experience, and possesses brilliant people skills. You will excel at building authentic, trusting relationships while maintaining the highest levels of discretion and confidentiality.

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
• Be Fan Focused

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 2026/27 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 [e-mail]

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.