Mens First Team Rehabilitation Physiotherapist

Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club; Coombes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional football club is seeking a Mens First Team Rehabilitation Physiotherapist to join their Medical and Performance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in elite sports, be a qualified physiotherapist, and possess skills in musculoskeletal assessment and rehabilitation. Responsibilities include maximizing player health, educating on recovery, and collaborating with performance coaches. This full-time role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and on matchdays, ensuring players receive optimal care throughout their training and performance phases.

Benefits

Complimentary breakfast and lunch

23 days holiday rising with length of service

Rewards platform access

Enhanced family policies

Access to gym and padel court

Priority access to match tickets

In-house training programme

Exclusive discounts and benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in elite sport environments.
• Strong skills in musculoskeletal assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation.
• Flexible and ready to work weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maximise player health and drive physical performance.
• Educate players on recovery importance.
• Work closely with performance coaches.

Skills

Musculoskeletal assessment

Diagnosis

Rehabilitation

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified physiotherapist

Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football (ATMMIF) certificate

Job description

Mens First Team Rehabilitation Physiotherapist

Hours: Full time to follow the men's first team schedule. Hours will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Location: Primarily based at the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, BN15 9FP American Express Stadium on matchdays. Travel and International venues as per the requirements of the role.

Contract Type: Permanent

Deadline Day: 16th January 2026

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.

Contribute to the success of the club both on and off the pitch

We are recruiting for an exceptional rehabilitation physiotherapist to play a key role in support our men's first team. This is your opportunity to work at the heart of elite sport, helping to maximise player health and drive physical performance as part of a collaborative and progressive Medical and Performance team. You will educate our players on the importance of recovery and will work closely with the performance coaches to deliver recovery and injury prevention strategies immediately after training and on recovery days.

Due to the nature of the role, we will require you to be flexible, as there will be requirement to work weekends and bank holidays as well as both home and away matches.

What we are looking for

You will be a qualified physiotherapist with experience in elite sport environments with strong skills in musculoskeletal assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation. You will be a vibrant and collaborative team player who thrives in a high-performance, fast-paced setting.

We will require you to either hold an Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football (ATMMIF) certificate or be willing to obtain either before or within probation period.

Our values are essential to our success

• Treat People Well
• Exceed Expectations
• Aim High. Never Give Up
• Act with Integrity
• Make it Special
• Be Fan Focused

How we say thank you

• Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
• 23 days holiday rising with length of service
• Rewards platform, which includes 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 access to free WSL tickets for 2025 / 26 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.

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.