Sussex FA - Facility Manager

The FA; Lancing; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional football association is seeking a Facility Manager to lead operations at the GoCardless Stadium in Lancing. The candidate will ensure the stadium serves as a vibrant community hub while supporting grassroots football initiatives. Applicants should demonstrate relevant expertise and a commitment to nurturing a welcoming environment. The position offers a salary between £30,000 and £34,000, flexible work hours, and numerous employee benefits, including a workplace pension and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Workplace Pension Scheme

Personal Development Budgets

Health Scheme

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Additional leave after 5, 10 years' service

Access to FA Cup Finals & England tickets

Qualifications

• Understand the role and how expertise meets essential/desirable criteria.
• Ability to manage stadium operations and engage with the community.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the stadium is maintained as a vibrant and safe environment.
• Support the delivery of the Grassroots Football Strategy.

Job description

Sussex FA 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 the Grassroots Football Strategy, helping to strengthen the future of the game at every level.

To join the team and be successful, applicants must 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.

Sussex FA is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk, and anyone working with the organisation will be required to follow 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 Sussex FA 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.

Applications should be emailed to [e-mail] or posted to :

Vicki Windslow

Facility Manager Vacancy

Sussex County FA

Culver Road

Lancing

West Sussex

BN15 9AX

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

Disability Confident

Sussex FA prides itself on being an employer committed to supporting candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. A dedicated team is available to support any employee with a disability. If any reasonable adjustments are required to support an application, candidates are encouraged to get in touch.

Equality Statement

Sussex FA believes that football belongs to, and should be enjoyed by, anyone who wants to participate in it. The organisation is committed to promoting equality in every aspect of its work and encourages 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.

For any questions about the role or clarity on the recruitment pack, please contact :

Thomas Lyons - Chief Executive Officer

T : 01903 753547

E : [e-mail]

Documents

• facility-manager-2025 recruitment-pack.pdf (168.93 KB)
• facility-manager-2025 recruitment-pack-pdf.pdf (437.84 KB)