Set Piece Coach

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club; Lancing; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton & Hove Albion FC is seeking a Set Piece Coach to lead the development of their set-piece strategy for the men's first team. This full-time role involves innovative coaching practices, analysis of opposition, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The position is based at the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre in Lancing, starting from July 2025.

Benefits

Complimentary breakfast and lunch

23 days holiday rising with length of service

Rewards platform with access to 900+ retailers

Enhanced family policies

Access to gym and padel court

Priority access to match tickets

In-house training programme and CPD opportunities

Exclusive discounts from partners

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an elite men's first team environment.
• Strong interest in set-piece innovation and delivery.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of set-piece strategy.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of opposition behaviours.
• Design and deliver innovative coaching practices.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Set-piece innovation

Education

UEFA A Licence

Job description

Role: Set Piece Coach

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Full–time, to follow the men s first team schedule. To include evenings and weekends.

Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing BN15 9FP

Contract Type: Permanent

Deadline Day: 23rd May 2025

Start date: From 1st 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.

Deliver and oversee the offensive and defensive set piece strategy

Come and join the Seagulls for the 2025/26 season and beyond with our men s first team as a set piece specialist!

In this role, you will lead the development of our set–piece strategy, designing and delivering innovative coaching practices to bring it to life on the pitch. You ll conduct in–depth analysis of opposition behaviours and patterns to identify strengths, exploit weaknesses, and stay ahead of emerging trends. Your insights and creativity will play a key role in helping BHAFC set the standard and strive for excellence.

What we are looking for

You will have proven experience in delivering in an elite men s first team environment and a strong interest in set–piece innovation and delivery. In terms of qualification, you will need to hold a UEFA A Licence. You will have expectational communication skills, be a collaborator and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

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:

– Treat People Well

– Exceed Expectations

– Aim High. Never Give Up

– Act with Integrity

– Make it Special

How we say thank you

In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to:

– 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 2024/25 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 get in contact.

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.