Professional Development Phase Psychologist -, BN15

BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION FOOTBALL CLUB; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional sports club is seeking a Professional Development Phase Psychologist to provide psychological support for U21 and U18 players and help create a high-performance environment. This role includes supporting transitions to first team football and requires flexibility with working hours, including evenings and weekends. Ideal candidates will have an MSc in Sports Psychology, relevant experience, and a commitment to high-performance settings.

Benefits

Complimentary breakfast and lunch

23 days holiday rising with length of service

Access to a gym and padel court

Priority access to match tickets

In-house training programme and CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting young athletes during transitions.
• Ability to provide psychological consultation and support.
• Flexible working hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Work with the PDP coaching team to create a high-performance environment.
• Provide psychological support for U21 and U18 players.
• Support staff and players during transitions to first team football.

Skills

Experience in high-performance settings

Ability to excel under pressure

Education

MSc in Sports Psychology or Psychology (or equivalent)

BPS Chartered status

Registered with HCPC or working towards

Job description

About the Role

As Professional Development Phase Psychologist (PDP), you will work with the PDP coaching team to create a high-performance environment and influence at a systemic, cultural, training, team and individual level. You will provide psychological support for the U21 and U18 players and support staff, and contribute psychological consultation and support during transition to first team football, both internally at the club and through the loans provision. This role will require you to be flexible with your working hours, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications and Experience

• Have you worked in high-performance settings with young athletes? Do you excel under fast-paced, high-pressure conditions? If you answered yes, then apply today.
• You should hold an MSc in Sports Psychology or Psychology (or equivalent), hold a British Psychological Society (BPS) Chartered status and be registered with the Heath and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or working towards.

Values

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.

Benefits

• ? Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
• ? 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
• ? 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