Sports Turf Academy (STA) Technical Services Assistant Manager

About The Role

Leicester City FC have an exciting opportunity to join their award-winning Sports Turf and Grounds team, working specifically within the Sports Turf Academy located at the new Training Ground.

The role is dedicated to working within Sports Turf Academy’s Technical Services team and offers an opportunity to work closely with the Sports Turf Academy’s management team to improve sports fields and pitches in our local community and beyond. The candidate will be tasked to work at the highest standards in sports turf renovation and hold responsibilities to assist the Technical Services Manager in representing LCFC’s Sports Turf Academy in the community.

Who We’re Looking For

The overall objective of the role is to assist in the operation of the Sports Turf Academy’s Technical Services (STATS) pillar. This involves working towards meeting ambitious targets to improve a high number of playing surfaces across the region. The Technical Services Assistant Manager will work within the STA team to support a growing number of grassroots clubs and higher-level sports clubs with practical implementation of sports turf improvement works.

Key tasks include but not limited to:
– To work closely and support the Sports Turf Academy Technical Services Manager and Sports Turf Academy Manager to deliver the overall objective of Technical Services in the STA.
– To work at a high standard in planning and operating a range of sports turf tasks at a technically advanced level.
– To assist the Technical Services Manager and contribute to the smooth running of agreed works. This includes working through peak renovations periods to deliver contracted work on time and within budget.
– To assist and support the development of Technical Services in the STA. This includes ensuring financial and contracted targets are met.
– To deputise for the Technical Services Manager in their absence.
– To communicate at a high standard with members of staff within the STA, LCFC Grounds team, external clients and STA associated stakeholders.
– To be able to complete contractual pitch improvement works within an agreed specification of resources and time.
– To support the Technical Services Manager and the Sports Turf Academy Manager to ensure the growth and development of the STA and the Technical Services pillar.

The ideal candidate will hold a minimum of a Level 3 Sports Turf qualification (or similar) and have significant experience of sports turf and/or golf course maintenance work, including knowledge of and qualifications in PA1, PA2 and PA6 spraying. The role is expected to be wide-ranging and varied, so candidates should have a high level of organisational and administrative skills, a proactive and flexible approach to work, and maintain the highest levels of professionalism when representing the Club.

About The Club

Knowing some of the history of Leicester City Football Club helps you appreciate the sense of community, spirit and family for which the Foxes are renowned for.

Formed in 1884, the Club has been in the Premier League since 2014 when the Foxes were promoted as Championship winners. In 2016, Leicester City became Premier League champions. This remarkable achievement qualified them for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the Club’s history, and the Foxes went on to reach the quarter finals of the competition. The Club continues to build on that success and celebrated lifting the prestigious FA Cup in May 2021.

Under the stewardship of King Power and the Club’s CEO Susan Whelan, Leicester City Football Club is deeply committed to the local community and its supporters and continually strives to ensure that every point of engagement with fans is truly world class including the experience on matchdays. Meanwhile, investment in the Club continues, with the 2021 opening of a new state-of-the-art Training Ground in north Leicestershire.

Benefits Package

Leicester City Football Club offers a competitive salary and pension scheme with life assurance to all its permanent employees. Employees are able to benefit from free onsite parking as well as an onsite subsidised staff restaurant. Employees also benefit from up to 33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays.

Contract Type – Permanent
Hours Per Week – 37.5

Leicester City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer, and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Leicester City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.

A shortlist of suitable applicants will be compiled shortly after the closing date (24th October 2022) and successful candidates will be contacted about the interview process, to be held in early November 2022.

If feel you have the qualities and experience required, and would like to review a detailed job description, follow this link to apply.

View the vacancy on the website HERE.