Community Champion – Premier League InspiresBrighton Albion

Role: Community Champion – Premier League Inspires
Location: 136 Freshfield Road offices, Brighton but predominantly based in secondary schools across Sussex.
Salary: £14,981.15 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 21 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent
Deadline Day: 4th August 2026

About Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation
We are the official charity of Brighton and Hove Albion FC, using the power of football to change lives. We are passionate about delivering high quality, inclusive and impactful community programmes that help children, young people, and adults get active, learn new skills and improve their wellbeing throughout Sussex. If you share our commitment to making a difference in our communities then we’d love you to be part of the team.

What is the role?
On a day-to-day basis, you will:
• Inspire in the Classroom: Deliver cross-curriculum lessons focused on personal development, mental health, wellbeing, and career aspirations.
• Mentor & Support: Provide targeted 1-1 and small-group mentoring to empower students and manage behavioural challenges.
• Build Safe Spaces: Create inclusive, non-judgmental environments where every student feels supported and heard.
• Stay Connected: Handle day-to-day administration, track pupil progress on our data systems, and work closely with school teams and Foundation colleagues.


Am I right for this role?
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
• A People Person: You naturally rapport with young people, including students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• A Team Player & Problem-Solver: You remain calm under pressure, think pragmatically on your feet, and bring a positive, collaborative energy to secondary school environments.
• Driven by Impact: You believe in the power of sport and education to transform young lives


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:

🏝️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