Head Grounds Person (Training Ground)

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC

We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage whilst keeping our Sussex community spirit. Our vision is to be a top ten Premier League club and a top four Women’s Super League club.  A commitment to high performance, high professional standards and making a difference is at the heart of everything we do. 

Lead the day to day works programmes at our world-class training ground

As our venue operations continue to expand it is essential that our service delivery continues to adapt to meet the needs of our community, academy and senior teams throughout the year as well as the wider business needs. We currently have 11 full size grass pitches, 3 full size artificial pitches, ¾ size indoor pitch, 5 grass training areas and numerous off pitch areas to maintain. The majority of these are due for renewal or replacement across the next five years and the successful applicant will play a leading role in the delivery of these works along with our annual renovation programmes.

Working with senior staff at both the elite performance centre and American Express stadium the successful applicant will support the delivery of a fully integrated grounds operation covering both venues and also any future club facilities such as a stadium back in Brighton and Hove for our Women’s first team and enhanced community facilities. They will be responsible for providing the highest quality pitches and training areas throughout the year for all our teams as well as ensuring all off pitch areas are also maintained and presented to the highest standards. 

A passion for and commitment to sustainability is another key element of focus for our grounds and wider club operations and the successful applicant will be able to support the progress being made in this area and extend the biodiversity of our venues too. The successful applicant will support both the Football Club and Foundation in their aims and objectives whilst upholding and living our Team Brighton Values. 

Your grounds background

You will be an innovative leader with a passion for your work and be someone who will embrace and promote our Club values and through their actions and leadership ensure others do in the same manner. You will have previous experience in a comparable elite environment with a desire to achieve the highest standards. A flexible and committed approach to work is required along with a detailed and current knowledge of industry practices and innovations. A skilled communicator with the ability to motivate individuals and groups are key. 

We will require you to hold the following qualifications:

• Sports Turf maintenance to a level 2 and 3 certification
• N.P.T.C. PA1, PA6, and PA2A certificate in pesticide application

Our values play a pivotal role in our success

Our values are a set of filters through which we deliver to each other, our fans, our partners and our sponsors. As a team we live and breathe these values:

• Treat People Well
• Exceed Expectations
• Aim High. Never Give Up
• Act with Integrity
• Make it Special

How we say thank you

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, some of the additional benefits you will receive will include, but not limited to:

• Free 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 much more!
• Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 24/25 season 
• In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
• Discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values mean that we have a strong ethical culture which allows us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, do not hesitate to get in touch with 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. 

This is a UK based job. It is unlawful to employ a person who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. All offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and right to work, as well as a full reference history. We do not offer sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Please note all applications must be made through the official club careers page. Third party applications are not accepted.