Chief Executive Officer

Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charity organization in the UK seeks an experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead strategic initiatives, enhance community impact, and promote collaboration. The ideal candidate will possess senior leadership experience in charity or community sectors and be passionate about improving lives through impactful programs. This full-time permanent position offers competitive benefits, including generous holidays and exclusive access to events.

Benefits

25 days holiday rising with length of service

Access to a gym and padel court

Exclusive discounts from partners

Priority access to match tickets

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within charity or community sectors.
• Ability to enhance sustainability and expand outreach.
• Confidence in building meaningful partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight.
• Drive growth and enhance community impact.
• Raise the Foundation's profile within the community.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Passion for community development

Ability to build partnerships

Job description

Role: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Foundation offices at 136 Freshfield Road, Brighton, BN2 0BR

Salary: Dependent on skills and experience.

Hours: Full time.

Job Type: Permanent.

Deadline Day: Friday 7 November 2025.

First Stage Interviews: Friday 21 November 2025 and Monday 24 November 2025.

Second Stage Interviews: w/c 1 December 2025.

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.

Please click the links to access our Foundation CEO Recruitment Pack and Job Description for more information.

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 the team.

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.