Facilities Manager

Location: Lancing

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