Academy Recruitment Administrator BN

Role: Academy Recruitment Administrator

Salary : £28,000 per annum

Hours : 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

Contract Type: Permanent

Deadline Day: 9th March 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.

A rare opportunity to join our Academy Recruitment team

In this role you will manage our recruitment database, coordinate with grassroots clubs, and handle all admin for trial lists and scouts - from travel arrangements to various paperwork. You will also monitor and respond to all emails in the academy recruitment inbox. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to supporting the development of young players, this role is your chance to make a real impact on the next generation of football stars.

To find out more,  to read the job description

What you will bring to the team

You will have outstanding communication skills, along with a proven ability to accurately record and report information. This position is ideal for someone who is familiar with the mechanics of youth football recruitment and has a good understanding of academy operations, including how different departments work together.

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 2025/26 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 contact

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults  expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is UK-based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3-year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.