Lead Professional Development Phase Physiotherapist
Role: Lead Professional Development Phase Physiotherapist
Hours: Full\-time, requiring flexibility to work evenings \& regular weekends, plus regular travel away to matches
Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing
Contract Type: Permanent
Deadline Day: 9th June 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.
Deliver elite care to our academy players
You will lead a comprehensive physiotherapy and player health service for full\-time professional players and scholars within the Professional Development Phase (U18–U21\). Leveraging strong clinical reasoning and an evidence\-based approach, you will shape an academy\-specific rehabilitation philosophy, utilizing objective data to guide players safely back to peak performance. Additionally, you will manage and mentor the U18 and U21 physiotherapists, overseeing diagnostic accuracy, acute treatment planning, and daily clinical excellence.
Please note this role requires flexibility to work evenings \& weekends, plus regular travel away to matches.
To find out more about this role, click here to read the job description.
Your physiotherapist background
You will have a strong track record of developing, delivering and evaluating physiotherapy programmes within an elite professional sport environment. You will also bring excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.
To be successful in this role, you must hold the following qualifications:
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree or equivalent
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- FA Advanced Trauma pitch side first aid qualification (or be willing to gain if successful)
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
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 2026/27 season
- In\-house training programme and CPD opportunities
- Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses
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 teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com
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.
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