Community Champion – Premier League Inspires

About the role

The Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation is seeking a Community Champion to deliver the Premier League Inspires programme across secondary schools in Sussex. Working 21 hours a week on a permanent part‑time basis, you will use sport‑based learning to inspire personal development, mental health awareness and career aspirations among young people.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver cross‑curriculum classroom sessions focused on wellbeing, mental health and future pathways.
• Provide one‑to‑one and small‑group mentoring to support students, including those with SEND or SEMH needs.
• Create safe, inclusive environments where every pupil feels heard and valued.
• Maintain administrative records, track pupil progress in the Foundation’s data systems and liaise with school staff and internal colleagues.

Required profile

• Strong rapport with young people and ability to engage students of diverse backgrounds.
• Calm under pressure, pragmatic problem‑solver and collaborative team player.
• Passion for the transformative power of sport and education.

Required skills

What we offer

• £14,981.15 per annum (pro‑rated) with 23 days holiday increasing with service.
• Access to a rewards platform, wellbeing centre, gym and padel court.
• Enhanced family policies and priority access to club facilities.