Psychologist - Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club : Job Details

Role: Psychologist

Hours: Full time, including evenings and weekends

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

Contract Type: Permanent

Close Date: 16th December 2024

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're looking for a psychologist to work with our Women's and Girls' team

You will work closely with our Head of Performance and Medicine and Head Coach to create and sustain a high-performance culture. This role will lead on psychological support and performance lifestyle strategies to enhance player well-being, resilience, and overall success on and off the field. You must have the capability to model and promote a fully multi-disciplinary approach involving all relevant disciplines.

Am I right for this role

We are looking for someone with experience of working within an elite high-performance, professional sport environment. You will be comfortable working in a busy, pressurised environment with the willingness to work outside 9 to 5 hours when necessary. You must have excellent interpersonal skills and be passionate about working with young people.

To be successful in this role you must hold the following qualifications:

- MSc in Sport Psychology or Psychology (or equivalent)

- Currently hold British Psychological Society (BPS) Chartered Status

- British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Accreditation

- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or working towards

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

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!

- 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.

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.

This is a UK-based position. It is unlawful to employ anyone without permission to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a complete 3-year reference history, DBS checks and verification of your right to work. Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Application Process:

To submit your application for this Psychologist opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.

Applications close on 16th December 2024.