Head of Technology Operations

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

Job summary

A leading football club in Brighton seeks a Head of Technology Operations to drive their technology strategy and ensure efficient operations. This role involves strategic delivery and hands-on leadership in IT service management, aiming for excellence in club activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technology leadership and a deep understanding of IT infrastructure.

Benefits

Complimentary breakfast and lunch

23 days holiday

Rewards platform with retailer access

Enhanced family policies

Access to gym and padel court

Priority access to match tickets

In-house training and CPD opportunities

Exclusive discounts from partners

Qualifications

• Experience in a technology leadership role with responsibility for operations.
• Deep technical expertise across various systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the club's technology strategy and ensure robust operations.
• Lead a high-performing team to secure and support 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. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment 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 be responsible for delivering the club's technology strategy, ensuring robust technology operations, and leading a high-performing team to guarantee all systems and data are secure, reliable, efficient, and support the club's performance on and off the pitch.

This role requires a deeply technical, hands-on leader capable of operating across strategic delivery, operational service management, incident resolution, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that technology underpins excellence in all club activities. You will be involved in both strategy and actual delivery.

What we are looking for

You should have demonstrated experience in a technology leadership role, with substantial 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 role is office-based—please be aware of this before submitting your application.

Our values are essential to our success

Our values guide how we connect with one another, our fans, partners, and sponsors. We embody these values in everything we do:

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

How we say thank you

In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
• 23 days holiday, rising with length of service (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Rewards platform with 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 free WSL tickets for 2025/26 season
• In-house training and CPD opportunities
• Exclusive discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer reflecting societal diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to supporting applicants with reasonable adjustments. Please contact us if needed.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. All colleagues and volunteers share this commitment.

This position is UK-based and requires proof of right to work in the UK. All offers are conditional upon background checks, including references, DBS checks, and verification of eligibility. We do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.