Martin Hinshelwood is back at Albion.
The former under-18s and first team boss has taken a scouting role for the academy.
He had previously been working within Sussex for Stoke City and Portsmouth.
The update was announced on the latest edition of the Albion Roar podcast.
Hinshelwood played a huge role in the development of many players who went on to play for the Seagulls or other clubs.
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