Mascot Assistant

Kick It Out; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Kick It Out is seeking enthusiastic individuals to enhance matchday experiences for mascots at the American Express Stadium. The role involves welcoming mascots, ensuring their safety, and creating a memorable atmosphere during home games for the 25/26 season.

Qualifications

• Experience working with and supervising children.
• Ability to create a safe and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome mascots and help them prepare for matchdays.
• Ensure safety and smooth operation behind the scenes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Friendly and approachable

Job description

Hours : To work all home games for the 25/26 season

Location: American Express Stadium, Brighton

Contract Type: Worker agreement

Deadline Day: 23 rd May 2025

Start date: July 2025 (pending completion of safer recruitment checks)

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.

Make matchdays magical for our mascots

We are on the lookout for enthusiastic, energetic individuals to be part of an unforgettable experience on our matchdays! You will be the friendly face that welcomes our home and visiting mascots, helping them prepare for their big moment, and set the stage for an unforgettable day. From setting up the mascot changing room to delivering a warm welcome and safety briefing, you’ll ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

You must be a friendly, approachable person with strong communication skills. Our ideal candidate will also have experience working with and supervising children, ensuring they feel safe, supported, and excited throughout their matchday experience.

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:

Act with Integrity

Make it Special

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.

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