Facilities Manager

Facility Manager Vacancy

Full-Time - Permanent - 35 Hours per Week (including occ. evenings & weekends as required)

Are you a hands-on facilities professional who thrives on making things happen but also loves contributing ideas, shaping strategy and bringing a vision to life?

We re looking for an ambitious and proactive Facilities Manager to lead the operational excellence of a high-profile football stadium and community hub in Sussex. This is far more than a maintenance role it s an opportunity to take ownership of a vibrant venue, influence its future development, and help create an outstanding experience for every player, club, and community member who walks through the gates.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting time to step into a role where you can truly make your mark. You ll be responsible for creating a first-class football environment - safe, welcoming, professionally run and forward-thinking.

You ll oversee day-to-day operations while also leading improvement projects, upgrades, refurbishments and long-term capital planning. You ll build strong, collaborative relationships with clubs, leagues, schools, community groups and commercial partners, ensuring the facility is both operationally excellent and strategically aligned for future growth.
We re seeking someone who:

• Is hands-on and operationally strong, with experience running or developing sports or leisure facilities
• Brings fresh ideas and commercial awareness
• Can contribute to the wider vision of the organisation
• Is confident helping to shape plans and then rolling up their sleeves to implement them
• Takes pride in high standards, safety, presentation and customer experience
• Is flexible and comfortable working evenings and weekends when required

This role reports directly to the Chief Executive, offering real visibility and the opportunity to influence at senior level.

What You ll Be Doing

• Leading all aspects of stadium and site operations
• Managing facility improvement projects and future development plans
• Ensuring health, safety and safeguarding standards are upheld
• Building excellent stakeholder relationships across the football and local community
• Supporting wider strategic initiatives and contributing ideas for growth and sustainability
• Creating a welcoming, professional environment that reflects the ambition of the organisation

What s on Offer

• Up to 25 days annual leave
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Health Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Personal Accident Policy
• Flexible working arrangements
• Personal development budgets and a genuine commitment to career progression
• Long service awards
• Free Nike staff uniform annually
• Access to FA Cup Final & England tickets at Wembley
• Multi-faith prayer room
• Additional leave after 5 and 10 years service

Safeguarding & Compliance

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check through The FA DBS process. We are committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

If you re looking for a role where you can combine operational delivery with strategic input - and play a key part in developing a thriving football and community venue - we d love to hear from you.

This is your chance to step into a role with impact, autonomy and the opportunity to shape something special.

If the above sounds like you and you have been in a similar role with transferable skills and experience, don't hesitate to apply now.

Unfortunately, due to volume, we are unable to respond to unsuccessful applications.