Sports Turf Technician (TG)

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Lancing; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Breakfast & Lunch

23 days holiday

Rewards platform

Wellbeing centre

Gym access

Discounts with partners

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Brighton & Hove Albion FC is seeking a Sports Turf Technician (Training Ground) to ensure pitches and related areas meet elite performance standards. You will join a high‑performance turf team, adapt to changing schedules and help drive pitch renovation efforts.

The role offers development through training courses (tractor driving, spraying, ride‑on mowers) and a year‑round commitment beyond standard hours.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, reliable and willing to learn.
• You’ll be outdoors in all seasons.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a high-performance turf team and implement pitch strategy.
• Adapt to changing schedules and drive innovation in pitch renovation.
• Maintain elite standards for pitches and surrounding areas.

Skills

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Outdoor stamina

Job description

Sports Turf Technician (TG)

Job Description

Role: Sports Turf Technician (Training Ground)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

Contract Type: Permanent

Deadline Day: 25th September 2026

About Brighton & Hove Albion FCWe 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. We are proud to have placed in the Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2026.

Play your part behind the scenes

Our Sports Turf team ensures all pitches and associated areas are prepared to elite performance standards. In this role you will be an active contributor to a high‑performance turf team, working closely with the Sports Turf team to bring the pitch strategy to life. You will adapt to changing schedules, and drive innovation in pitch renovation.

This isn’t your typical 9–5 job, it’s a year-round commitment where you will experience all seasons, hot and cold!

About you

Are you enthusiastic, reliable and willing to learn? Do you take pride in your work and enjoy being outdoors in all seasons? If so, then we would love to hear from you.

We’re committed to supporting your development, so you’ll have the opportunity to attend relevant training courses, including tractor driving, spraying, and operating ride‑on mowers.

Our values are essential to our success

Our values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do:

Treat People Well

Exceed Expectations

Aim High. Never Give Up

Act with Integrity

Make it Special

Be Fan Focused

How we say thank you

In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to:

Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites

23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)

Rewards platform, which includes 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 access to free WSL tickets for 2026/27 season

In-house training programme and CPD opportunities

Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, contact [e-mail]

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

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

This position is UK-based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3-year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.

Job Details

Job Family: Elite Football Performance Centre

Pay Type: Salary