Professional Development Phase Psychologist

Kick It Out; Lancing; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Premier League football club in Lancing seeks a Professional Development Phase Psychologist to provide essential psychological support to U21 and U18 players. The role involves working with coaching staff to create a high-performance culture. Candidates should have an MSc in Sports Psychology, BPS Chartered status, and experience with young athletes. Flexible hours are expected, including evenings and weekends. Additional perks include complimentary meals, flexible holiday, and gym access.

Benefits

Complimentary meals

23 days of holiday

Rewards platform access

Enhanced family policies

Gym and padel court access

Priority match tickets

In-house training and CPD

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with young athletes in a high-performance context.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Chartered status with the British Psychological Society.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological support for the U21 and U18 players.
• Contribute psychological consultation during the transition to first team football.
• Collaborate with the PDP coaching team to create a high-performance environment.

Skills

Experience in high-performance settings

Ability to work under pressure

Psychological support for young athletes

Education

MSc in Sports Psychology or Psychology

BCS Chartered status

Job description

Professional Development Phase Psychologist

Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club

• American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

Role: Professional Development Phase Psychologist

Hours: Full-time, to follow the PDP schedule, which does include evenings and weekends

Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

Contract Type: Permanent

Deadline Day: 28th December 2025

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.

Come and join our Category 1 Academy!

As Professional Development Phase Psychologist (PDP), you will work with the PDP coaching team to create a high-performance environment and influence at a systemic, cultural, training, team and individual level. You will provide psychological support for the U21 and U18 players and support staff, and contribute psychological consultation and support during transition to first team football, both internally at the club and through the loans provision.

This role will require you to be flexible with your working hours, including evenings and weekends.

Have you worked in high-performance settings with young athletes? Do you excel under fast-paced, high-pressure conditions? If you answered yes, then apply today.

You should hold an MSc in Sports Psychology or Psychology (or equivalent), hold a British Psychological Society (BPS) Chartered status and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or working towards.

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

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 [e-mail]

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.