Head Grounds Person

Hours: Full time – to follow the Grounds rota, which will include weekends
Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing
Job Type: Permanent
Deadline Day: 11^th October 2024

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

As we continue to expand, it’s essential that our service delivery continues to adapt to meet the needs of our community, academy and senior teams and the wider business. We have 11 full size grass pitches, 3 full size artificial pitches, an 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 you will play a leading role in the delivery of these works alongside our annual renovation programmes.

You will work closely with senior staff at the training ground and stadium and will support the delivery of a fully integrated grounds operation covering both venues and any future club facilities, including our own Women’s first team stadium, back in Brighton! You will ensure our pitches, training areas and off pitch areas are maintained and presented to the highest standards.

A passion and commitment to sustainability is another key element of focus for our grounds and wider club operations and you will be able to support the progress being made in this area and extend the biodiversity of our venues too.

Your grounds background

You will be an innovative leader with a passion for your work and be someone who will embrace and promote our Team Brighton 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
• 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.