Sports Turf Operations Manager (Training Ground)

Job Description

Role: Sports Turf Manager

Hours: Full time to include weekends

Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

Contract Type: Permanent

Deadline Day: 29^th June 2026

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.

 

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Your background

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 towards) 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 are essential to our success

🔵 Treat People Well

⚪ Exceed Expectations

🔵 Aim High. Never Give Up

⚪ Act with Integrity

🔵 Make it Special

⚪ Be Fan Focused

 

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 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 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

Job Details

Job Family

Elite Football Performance Centre

Pay Type

Salary