Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager

Role

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager

Hours

35 hours per week plus matchdays (time in lieu after 5 games)

Location

American Express Stadium, Brighton

Contract Type

Permanent

Deadline Day

7th 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.

Help us to inspire change and make an impact

Come and be a part of the team leading the Clubs commitment to its equality, diversity and inclusion goals and strategies. You will maintain networks outside of the Club to ensure practice is current and the Clubs social responsibilities are innovative and sector leading. You will ensure, through ongoing dialogue with the Premier League and other stakeholders, compliance with the Premier League Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard. You will use data to measure, monitor and report the Clubs impact across departments driving positive culture and change where required.

This role will be required to work home matchdays. You will receive time in lieu after 5 games worked.

Your background

We are looking for someone who is passionate about shaping strategy and fostering a lasting culture. You will be a confident, engaging communicator who can work effectively with a wide range of teams, with experience in social impact reporting. Strong organisational and administrative skills are a must, ensuring you can keep everything running smoothly and efficiently.

To find out more about this role, click here to read the job description

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 2026/27 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 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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About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.