Men-s First Team Psychologist

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Role: Men’s First Team Psychologist

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Full-time, to include evenings and weekends. This role will include working matchdays.

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

Contract Type: Permanent

Deadline Day: 23rd April 2025

Start Date: We are looking for this person to start with us at the beginning of the 2025/26 season (pending completion of our 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.

Contribute to the success of the club both on and off the pitch

You will contribute to the success and achievement of the club, striving for excellence and optimal service provision within the Psychology and Mental Wellbeing club framework. You will work closely with players providing one-to-one psychological support tailored to their needs and to help develop personalized mental performance plans to support their development and performance in elite football.

This is a fantastic opportunity for those wishing to apply and develop their skills in a Premier League forward-thinking football club.

Your psychologist background

1. PhD or a Masters in Psychology
2. Proven experience working in elite sport
3. A strong understanding of psychological demands of elite football and the ability to work effectively in a high-performance environment
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with players
5. A vibrant individual with a positive attitude and a team player

Our values are essential to our success

1. Treat People Well
2. Exceed Expectations
3. Aim High. Never Give Up
4. Act with Integrity
5. Make it Special

How we say thank you

• 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.

All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3-year reference history and an enhanced DBS check.