Job Description

We are seeking to recruit a Facility Manager to take the lead in ensuring operational excellence at the GoCardless Stadium, Culver Road, Lancing.

The Facility Manager will ensure the stadium is maintained as a vibrant, safe, and welcoming hub for football and wider community engagement, serving users from across Sussex. In addition, the role will play a key part in supporting the delivery of theGrassroots Football Strategy, helping to strengthen the future of the game at every level.

We are the not-for-profit governing body of football in Sussex, proudly serving over 500 clubs and 50,000 players across the county. Our mission is to inspire positive change through football - promoting participation, safeguarding, wellbeing, and supporting inclusive opportunities for all. From grassroots to the professional game, we work to ensure football in Sussex is safe, fun, and accessible, while upholding the highest standards of governance and development.

In recent months, we've launched new digital systems to streamline referee availability, secured Football Foundation funding for grassroots facility upgrades, and hosted inclusive events such as the Sussex Walking Sports Day and Disability Day Centre Festivals. Our commitment to equality and innovation continues to grow, with expanded female coaching pathways, mental health initiatives and more. It's an exciting time to join a team that's shaping the future of football in Sussex.

To join the team and be successful, the individual must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role on offer and how their expertise and experience will enable them to meet the essential and desirable criteria within the role.

The successful applicant will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

We are committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk, and anyone working with us will be required to follow our safeguarding policies.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check through The FA DBS process. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

What can we offer?

An exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking, progressive business

A chance to work with key stakeholders within the grassroots and professional game

A commitment to empowered and supportive personal development

A Workplace Pension Scheme

A Personal Accident policy

Additional leave after 5, 10 years' service

Flexible working hours

Long Service Awards for 10, 15, 20 years' service

Health Scheme

Multi Faith Prayer Room available

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to FA Cup Final & England tickets at Wembley

Additional time off over Christmas, wellbeing leave and birthday holiday.

Personal Development Budgets

Free Nike Staff Uniform every year

The role involves working

35 hours per week

including evening and weekend work as required.

The salary range for the position is 30,000 to 34,000. The position offers 20 days leave

per annum

and is subject to a

3-month probationary period

.

Closing date for applications is 5:00pm on Friday 16th January 2026, with interviews week commencing 26th January.

Disability Confident

The Sussex County FA prides its-self on being an employer who are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We have a dedicated team to support any employee with a disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Equality Statement

The Sussex County believe that football belongs to, and should be enjoyed by, anyone who wants to participate in it. We are committed to promoting equality within the business in every aspect of its work and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, and experiences to apply for this role, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person