Academy Physiotherapist (U18)Brighton Albion

Role: Academy Physiotherapist (U18)
Salary: Dependant on skills & experience
Hours: Full-time to follow the men’s U18 schedule, which will include evenings and weekends.
Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing
Contract Type: Permanent
Deadline Day: 24th July 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. We are proud to have placed in the Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2026.

Elevate the next generation of players
Are you passionate about developing elite youth talent? We are looking for a dedicated and forward-thinking Physiotherapist to lead the medical and injury management services for our U18 squad.

Working collaboratively across the Professional Development Phase (PDP) and Youth Development Phase (YDP), you will play a crucial role in shaping our academy's sports injury management and player health philosophy, ensuring our future stars remain fit, resilient, and ready to perform. We have streamlined our focus areas to ensure you can deliver world-class care on and off the pitch.


Skills that will empower your success
To thrive in this role, you must bring a blend of clinical excellence, technological proficiency, and a genuine passion for youth athletic development:

Qualifications & Certifications
• Education: A BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree (or equivalent).
• Professional Registration: Active registration with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Pitch-Side Care: An up-to-date FA ATMMiF pitch-side first aid qualification.

You will have proven experience working within a professional environment and a demonstrated ability to confidently develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive physiotherapy programs tailored to elite young professional athletes.

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
⚪ Be Fan Focused


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 2026/27 season
🎓 In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
💰 Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses