Matchday Steward

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading football club in Lewes is seeking a Matchday Steward to ensure fan safety and enhance their experience during home matches for the 2025/26 season. The position offers a pay rate of £13.45 per hour, with no prior experience required as full training will be provided. Applicants must be 18 years or older. This role involves adapting to dynamic scenarios and ensuring satisfaction among fans. Join our passionate team and help create unforgettable matchday experiences.

Qualifications

• No qualifications needed, full training provided.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Enjoy interacting with people.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fans are safe and have an enjoyable experience.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Be adaptable and ready for unexpected situations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Reliability

Adaptability

Job description

Role: Matchday Steward

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Hours: To work all home matches for the 2025/26 season

Location: American Express Stadium, Brighton

Contract Type: Worker agreement

Deadline Day: 5th January 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 14th January

Training dates: Wednesday 21st January and Thursday 22nd January

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.

Come and play your part as a Matchday Steward for the 2025/26 season! Our goal is to create legendary experiences for every guest or fan that enters our spectacular stadium, and we do this with our energetic and passionate team. Join the Seagulls and run with the South Coasts Premier League football team through the 25/26 season. Your top priority will be to ensure all fans are kept safe and have an enjoyable experience. No two games are ever the same, so you will need to be adaptable, and thrive under pressure – ready for whatever the day brings.

About you

We are looking for individuals who thrive in a fast‑paced, fan‑focused environment. If you enjoy interacting with lots of people, have excellent communication skills, and take pride in being a reliable team player, then you could be a great fit for our matchday team.

You don’t need to hold any qualifications or have any previous experience – full training will be provided ahead of your first matchday. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to be 18 years or older.

Our values

• Treat People Well
• Exceed Expectations – Aim High. Never Give Up
• 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

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.

Right to work

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.