Chief Executive Officer

Brighton and Hove Albion Foundation; England; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Sussex is seeking an experienced Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic and operational leadership. The role involves enhancing sustainability, expanding reach, and building partnerships to improve health and wellbeing of children and young people. Ideal candidates possess strong leadership experience and are passionate about community development.

Benefits

25 days holiday rising with length of service

Access to wellbeing centre and retailer rewards platform

Enhanced family policies

Gym and padel court access

Priority access to match tickets

In-house training programme

Exclusive discounts from partners

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the charity, sport-for-development, education, or community sectors.
• Ability to build meaningful partnerships that drive lasting change.
• Passionate about improving health, wellbeing, and life chances of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality programs.
• Drive growth, enhance sustainability, and expand the Foundation’s reach and influence.
• Act as the visible and trusted face of the Foundation within Sussex and the city.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Strategic planning

Partnership building

Community engagement

Job description

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.

Lead the Future of Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation

Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation is seeking an experienced Chief Executive Officer to guide the charity into its next exciting chapter. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver a long-term strategy that builds on the Foundation’s strong legacy and community impact. As Chief Executive Officer, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure the continued delivery of high-quality, inclusive programmes. You will also drive growth, enhance sustainability, and expand the Foundation’s reach and influence across Sussex.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who has proven experience in a senior leadership role within the charity, sport-for-development, education, or community sectors. Within Sussex and the city of Brighton & Hove, you’ll become the visible and trusted face of Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation, raising our profile, extending our reach, and amplifying our impact. You’ll be passionate about working collaboratively to improve the health, wellbeing, and life chances of children and young people, and confident in building meaningful partnerships that drive lasting change.

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 an organisation, 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:

• 25 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 the club’s training ground
• 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 [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.