Technology Project & Governance Manager

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club; Lewes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading football club in the UK is seeking a proactive Technology Project & Governance Manager to join their technology team. This position focuses on operational execution of technology initiatives and developing robust governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT project management and outstanding communication skills, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a range of benefits including complimentary meals and enhanced family policies.

Benefits

Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites

23 days holiday rising with length of service

Rewards platform with access to 900+ retailers

Enhanced family policies

Access to a gym and padel court

Priority access to match tickets

In-house training programme and CPD opportunities

Exclusive discounts from local businesses

Qualifications

• Experience in building governance frameworks within a large organization.
• Demonstrable experience delivering and enhancing enterprise systems.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational execution of technology initiatives.
• Champion the development of governance frameworks.
• Drive adoption of enterprise platforms such as Azure and SAP Concur.
• Ensure secure and scalable digital environments.

Job description

Overview

Role: Technology Project & Governance Manager
Hours: Full time
Location: American Express Stadium, Brighton
Contract Type: Permanent
Deadline Day: 30th September 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.

Role overview

A new exciting opportunity to join our technology team. We are seeking a proactive and governance-focused Technology Projects & Governance Manager to lead the operational execution of technology initiatives across the technology department. This role will champion the development and enforcement of robust governance frameworks, drive adoption of enterprise platforms (e.g., Azure, Microsoft 365 Copilot, SAP Concur, Dayforce), and ensure secure, scalable digital environments that support operational excellence.

To find out more about this role, read the job description.

About you

This position would ideally be suited to someone who has experience in building governance frameworks and IT project management within a large organisation. You will have demonstrable experience delivering and enhancing enterprise systems under strong governance frameworks, and your excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. The role is fast paced so you will need to have the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Our values

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

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 2025/26 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, please contact [e-mail]

Safeguarding

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.