Internal Communications Manager

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Role: Internal Communications Manager

Hours: 35 hours per week plus home match days (time off in lieu after 5 matches)

Location: American Express Stadium, Brighton, BN1 9BL

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Deadline Day: 10th June 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.

Develop our internal communications activities 

Are you a natural storyteller with a passion for connecting people to purpose We’re looking for an inspiring internal communications manager to bring our club’s values and vision to life for every employee.

In this pivotal role, you’ll be the voice that unites our teams—crafting compelling narratives that resonate across departments and spark a sense of pride and belonging. You’ll uncover the stories that matter, shape them into powerful content, and deliver them through a vibrant mix of channels.

This isn’t just about sharing news—it’s about enabling a strong existing culture. You’ll collaborate with colleagues at every level, turning everyday moments into meaningful messages that align with our mission and energise our people.

About you

You’ll bring proven experience in managing internal communication channels and creating compelling, audience-focused content that reflects our club’s goals, ambitions, and values. We’re looking for a creative communicator with exceptional copywriting, interpersonal, and storytelling skills.

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

    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 2024/25 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 the team.

    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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