Read more

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club; Falmer; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club is seeking a Matchday Safeguarding Officer to support a safe, welcoming stadium experience at the American Express Stadium in Brighton. This on-site, part-time role will cover home matchdays for the 26/27 season and requires proactive safeguarding practice and effective incident response.

You will respond to safeguarding concerns, uphold the wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults, and work closely with stadium staff to maintain a positive environment for

Qualifications

• FA Safeguarding qualification is essential for the role.
• Experience in safeguarding within sport is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Respond to safeguarding concerns to provide swift and sensitive support.
• Help create a safe, positive environment for all match attendees.

Skills

Safeguarding standards

Public engagement

Education

FA Safeguarding qualification

Job description

Matchday Safeguarding Officer

Company: Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club

Hours: Part-time

Location: Falmer, BN1 9BL

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 11 Sept 2026

Closing date: 25 Sept 2026

Summary

Role: Matchday Safeguarding Officer

Hours: To work all home matchdays for the 26/27 season

Location: American Express Stadium, Brighton

Contract Type: Workers Agreement

Deadline Day: 25th September 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.

Help to enable and support a robustly safe culture and environment

In this role, you will be at the heart of matchday action at the American Express Stadium, playing a vital part in creating a safe and positive experience for everyone. You will be ready to respond to a variety of safeguarding concerns that may arise, ensuring swift and sensitive support when it matters most. Your work will help uphold and strengthen the Club’s commitment to putting the wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at the forefront of every stadium experience.

About you

If you are passionate about creating a welcoming environment and have a knack for engaging with the public, we’d love to hear from you. Ideally, you will bring knowledge of Safeguarding standards and broader Safeguarding practices within sport. An FA Safeguarding qualification is essential for this role - if you have this, you are already one step ahead!

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.