Kit Assistant

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading football club is seeking a Kit Assistant to support both Men's and Women's teams. The role involves managing kit logistics, ensuring players and staff have the necessary equipment, and maintaining high standards of kit preparation. The ideal candidate will be reliable, organized, and possess excellent communication skills, with a valid UK driving licence. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including meals, holiday, and access to training opportunities.

Benefits

Complimentary breakfast and lunch

23 days holiday

Access to gym and padel court

Priority access to match tickets

In-house training and CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a full valid UK car driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Organising and distributing training and matchday kits.
• Printing names and numbers on kits.
• Handling washing and preparation of kit.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Job description

Role: Kit Assistant

Salary: GBP26,208 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week, to be worked over 5 days out of 7 each week in accordance with the kit team rota.

Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing BN15 9FP

Contract Type: Permanent

Deadline Day: 28th May 2025

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.

Support the team with exceptional kit management

We are looking for a reliable and organised Kit Assistant to support our Men's and Women's teams. This is a great opportunity to be part of the behind-the-scenes team that keeps everything running smoothly, ensuring our players and staff have the correct kit and equipment. Your responsibilities will include organising and distributing training and matchday kits, printing names and numbers, and handling the washing and preparation of kit to a high standard.

About you

We are looking for someone who is a team player, with excellent communication and listening skills. You should be able to liaise empathetically and effectively with young players, parents, scouts, coaches, and Club senior managers. As driving is involved, it is essential that you hold a full valid UK car driving licence.

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

How we say thank you

In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we offer 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, including 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 free WSL tickets for 2024/25 season
• In-house training and CPD opportunities
• Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We are an equal opportunity workplace that reflects societal diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to supporting equality and inclusion. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us.

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. All colleagues and volunteers 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 reference checks, DBS, and verification of work eligibility. We do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.