IT Infrastructure Engineer

Norwich City Football Club; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an ambitious IT department at a renowned football club as an IT Infrastructure Engineer. In this dynamic role, you'll ensure the club's IT systems operate securely and efficiently, supporting day-to-day operations and matchday activities. With a focus on collaboration and problem-solving, you'll manage servers, networking, and cloud services, making a significant impact on the club's success. Enjoy a range of benefits including annual leave, pension schemes, and wellness support. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant sporting environment and be part of a dedicated team.

Benefits

Complimentary matchday ticket

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced family friendly leave policies

Pension Scheme with Royal London

Access to Reward Gateway

Enhanced CPD opportunities

Wellbeing support including 24/7 GP access

Access to gyms and exercise classes

Qualifications

• Experience in managing IT infrastructure including servers and networking.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the club's servers and networking infrastructure.
• Collaborate across departments to support IT functions.

Skills

Server Management

Networking

Security

Cloud Services

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced candidate to join the IT department at Norwich City Football Club in the role of IT Infrastructure Engineer.

Our IT infrastructure is vital in supporting the club’s day-to-day operations, and we are looking for a skilled and proactive IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced sporting environment, ensuring the club’s IT functions remain secure, efficient, and operating at peak performance.

Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Management and maintenance of the club’s servers, networking, security, storage, and cloud services, working with a broad range of technologies
• Maintaining and developing the club’s networking infrastructure
• Highly organised problem-solver with a methodical approach to troubleshooting IT issues
• Strong communication skills and a professional, approachable demeanour are essential, as you will collaborate across departments, build relationships, and provide support where needed
• The ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage workflows efficiently will be crucial in this role.
• Flexibility is essential to meet the operational demands of the club as you will be required to work home matchdays and out of hours maintenance windows.
• To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Values of Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride and Commitment

Be part of an ambitious IT department, working closely with multiple teams across the club while also contributing to matchday operations. You will play a vital role in ensuring the club’s IT systems remain reliable, well-maintained, and fit for purpose.

Successful candidates will benefit from a comprehensive range of club benefits. This includes (but is not limited to):

• Complimentary matchday ticket for home fixtures
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced family friendly leave policies
• Pension Scheme with Royal London
• Access to Reward Gateway recognition and discount platform
• Enhanced CPD opportunities and structured professional development pathways.
• The opportunity to get involved in wider club initiatives through a variety of Working Groups.
• A range of wellbeing support, including 24/7 access to a GP for employees and their dependents, as well as access to gyms and exercise classes at both Carrow Road & Avant Training Centre.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the Canaries, click ‘Apply’ now to become our IT Infrastructure Engineer.

Closing date: Thursday 15th May 2025

Norwich City Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.

Norwich City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the workplace. Please be aware that a criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out for this post. Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024) guidance, we may conduct online searches as part of our due diligence processes on shortlisted candidates.