Community Engagement & Grants Lead

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton & Hove Albion FC is seeking a Community Engagement Executive to support the Premier League Foundation Fund delivery and governance. You will coordinate across charities, foundations and funders to maximise impact for local communities.

Role involves safeguarding, data-led evaluation, and national events. Hybrid working with some travel, reporting to the Community Engagement Manager and collaborating with partners across England and Wales.

Qualifications

• Experience in sport-for-development or charity work is preferred.
• Experience with grant-funded programmes or projects including monitoring and evaluation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills are essential.
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and ongoing development of the Premier League and PFA Players' Fund in line with objectives.
• Act as a key contact for club charities and player foundations via visits and meetings.
• Assist in funding allocation, value for money and delivery of funded projects.
• Support evidence-led practice through data, participant input and evaluation to inform decisions.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders to enable joined-up delivery and impact.
• Monitor performance, provide data and case studies to communicate impact to audiences.
• Contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement across the Fund.
• Support delivery organisations to ensure high-quality, inclusive delivery meeting Fund standards.
• Lead and support national events, workshops and networks linked to the Fund.
• Ensure safeguarding and EDI commitments are followed and environments are safe and inclusive.
• Be flexible to support team priorities and travel within England and Wales as required.

Skills

Grant management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Reporting

Communication

Safeguarding

EDI awareness

Project coordination

Strategic thinking

Job description

Brighton & Hove Albion FC is seeking a Community Engagement Executive to support the Premier League Foundation Fund delivery and governance. You will coordinate across charities, foundations and funders to maximise impact for local communities.

Role involves safeguarding, data-led evaluation, and national events. Hybrid working with some travel, reporting to the Community Engagement Manager and collaborating with partners across England and Wales.