At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire the sports turf team to maintain elite playing surfaces.
- Company: Brighton & Hove Albion FC, a top football club with community spirit.
- Benefits: Complimentary meals, 23 days holiday, gym access, and exclusive match tickets.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and personal development.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make a real impact in elite sports.
- Qualifications: Experience in elite sports and relevant pesticide certificates required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Hours: Full time to include weekends
Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing
Contract Type: Permanent
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 the team lay the groundwork for elite success: You will lead and inspire the sports turf team at our training ground facilities, ensuring daily programmes are delivered efficiently and that all playing surfaces and surrounding areas consistently meet elite performance standards. Working closely with the Head of Sports Turf, you will turn strategic direction and pitch requirements into clear, practical work plans. You will also provide hands‑on guidance, technical support and day‑to‑day instruction to help the team deliver work to a high standard with maximum efficiency.
We are looking for someone who has worked in an elite sports environment in a similar role and holds PA1, PA6, and PA2A pesticide certificates, and have achieved (or are working toward) a Level 3 qualification in sports turf management. Skills can be taught, but a genuine love for people is something you either have or don’t. More than anything else, we are looking for a people‑first champion, someone who thrives on building meaningful relationships and genuinely helping others develop.
Our values:
- Act with Integrity
- Make it Special
How we say thank you:
- 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 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.
Right to work: 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.
Sports Turf Operations Manager (Training Ground) in Lancing employer: Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club
Brighton & Hove Albion FC is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises integrity and community spirit. Located at the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre in Lancing, employees benefit from a range of perks including complimentary meals, enhanced family policies, and access to training facilities, all while being part of a team dedicated to high performance and professional excellence. With a strong commitment to employee development and diversity, this role provides a unique opportunity to thrive in an elite sports environment while fostering meaningful relationships.
Contact Details:
Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club Recruitment Team
