Senior Community Operations ManagerBrighton Albion

Role: Senior Community Operations Manager
Location: 136 Freshfield Road offices, Brighton
Salary: £46,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Job Type: 6 month fixed term contract
Deadline Day: 24th September 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?
Are you an operational leader who wants your work to mean more? We are looking for a dynamic, senior operational leader to take the helm of our core delivery areas: Football, Disability, Education, and Community Wellbeing. You won't just be managing processes, you will be driving the performance and ultimate impact of our programmes.

This role will also include the line management of the department heads of our delivery areas.


Am I right for this role?
We are looking for someone who can:
Lead with purpose
Empower the team
Maximise resources
Drive excellence
Navigate change

So, if that sounds like you and you have a sharp eye for operational planning, a head for budget management and a heart for community impact, we want you on our 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
⚪ 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