Head of Technology Operations

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading football club is seeking a Head of Technology Operations to oversee technology strategy and operations. The role demands a hands-on leader with deep technical expertise and experience in IT service management. The successful candidate will ensure that all systems are secure and efficient, supporting the club's performance both on and off the pitch. The position is office-based across two locations in Brighton and Lancing, offering a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Complimentary meals at both sites

23 days holiday, increasing with service

Rewards platform with 900+ retailers

Enhanced family policies

Access to gym and padel court

Priority match tickets

In-house training and CPD opportunities

Discounts from partners and local businesses

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a technology leadership role.
• Strong background in IT service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the club's technology strategy and ensure robust operations.
• Lead a high-performing team for secure and efficient systems.

Skills

Leadership

IT Service Delivery

Technical Expertise

Job description

Role: Head of Technology Operations

Salary: Salary dependant on skills and experience

Hours: Minimum 35 hours per week.

Location: Across both the American Express Stadium, Brighton, and American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

Contract Type: Permanent

Deadline Day: 28th May 2025

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC

We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. Our commitment is to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact.

A brand-new role within a brand-new team!

As Head of Technology Operations, you will deliver the club's technology strategy, ensure robust technology operations, and lead a high-performing team that guarantees all systems and data are secure, reliable, and efficient to support the club’s performance on and off the pitch.

This role requires a deeply technical, hands-on leader capable of strategic delivery, operational service management, incident resolution, and stakeholder engagement. You will be involved in both the technology strategy and its execution.

What we are looking for

Demonstrated experience in a technology leadership role with responsibility for technology operations, infrastructure, and service management. Deep technical expertise across various systems and a strong background in IT service delivery are essential.

This position is office-based; please consider this before applying.

Our values are essential to our success

Our values guide our interactions with colleagues, fans, partners, and sponsors:

• Treat People Well
• Exceed Expectations
• Aim High. Never Give Up
• Act with Integrity
• Make it Special

How we say thank you

We offer benefits such as:

• Complimentary meals at both sites
• 23 days holiday, increasing with service (pro rata for part-time)
• Rewards platform with 900+ retailers and wellbeing resources
• Enhanced family policies
• Access to gym and padel court at training ground
• Priority match tickets and free WSL tickets for 2025/26
• In-house training and CPD opportunities
• Discounts from partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please contact us if you require reasonable adjustments.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

This UK-based position requires proof of right to work in the UK. All offers are conditional upon background checks, including DBS and reference checks. We do not sponsor visas.