Academy Player Care Lead

Role: Academy Player Care LeadHours: Full time, including evenings and weekendsLocation: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing, BN15 9FPContract Type: PermanentDeadline Day: 27th August 2026About Brighton and Hove Albion FCWe 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. We are proud to have placed in the Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2026.Supporting our academy players to thrive on and off the pitchYou will drive the design and delivery of a high-quality off-field care programme across all academy phases. Your day-to-day will involve guiding player development plans, leading life skills initiatives alongside our Education Manager, supporting player relocations and host family placements, and delivering comprehensive support through player transitions, loans, and exit pathways. You will be one of the main points of contact for the Premier League in terms of Academy Player Care, and you will ensure that we are compliant at all times.About youYou will be an empathetic and collaborative individual who understands the unique psychological and practical demands of elite sport. You will possess excellent active listening skills, and excel at building trusted relationships with young players, families, and colleagues. Above all, you are a pragmatic problem solver with a ..... full job details .....