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Matchday Safeguarding Officer
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, commonly referred to simply as Brighton, is an English professional football club based in the city of Brighton and Hove. They compete in the Premier League, the top tier of the English football league system.
Job Posted- 14 Sep 2026
Status- Part Time
Location- England
Closing date- 25 Sep 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.
Help to enable and support a robustly safe culture and environment
In this role, you will be at the heart of matchday action at the American Express Stadium, playing a vital part in creating a safe and positive experience for everyone. You will be ready to respond to a variety of safeguarding concerns that may arise, ensuring swift and sensitive support when it matters most. Your work will help uphold and strengthen the Club’s commitment to putting the wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at the forefront of every stadium experience.
About you
If you are passionate about creating a welcoming environment and have a knack for engaging with the public, we’d love to hear from you. Ideally, you will bring knowledge of Safeguarding standards and broader Safeguarding practices within sport. An FA Safeguarding qualification is essential for this role - if you have this, you are already one step ahead!
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
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 [email protected]
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 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.
How to Apply
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