Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: St Andrew’s Stadium & Knighthead Performance Centre
About the department
The Operations team at Birmingham City FC plays a vital role in keeping the club running smoothly behind the scenes. From maintaining the stadium and training facilities to supporting matchdays and major events, the team ensures everything operates safely, efficiently and professionally.
Working in Operations means being part of a fast-paced environment where teamwork, organisation and pride in the club are key to delivering the Blues experience.
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled and proactive Maintenance Manager to lead the club’s maintenance function and ensure the effective delivery of both pre-planned and reactive maintenance across our facilities.
You will manage a team of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance staff, coordinate maintenance activity through the club’s maintenance management system and play a key role in ensuring the stadium is fully prepared for matchdays and events.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading and coordinating the maintenance team and daily work schedules
* Delivering effective pre-planned and reactive maintenance programmes
* Acting as the lead electrician on site and supporting electrical maintenance where required
* Managing contractors and ensuring safe working practices across all works
* Planning maintenance rotas and allocating matchday preparation tasks
* Supporting matchday operations as the lead engineer on site
* Monitoring stadium condition and supporting long-term maintenance planning
* Supporting asset management and equipment lifecycle planning
About you
We are looking for a technically skilled maintenance professional with strong leadership ability and experience managing facilities within large or complex buildings.
You will have:
* A recognised electrical or relevant trade qualification (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition)
* Experience managing maintenance teams and schedules
* Strong knowledge of facilities systems such as CAFM, BMS, fire alarms or CCTV
* A strong understanding of health and safety regulations and compliance
* Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
Experience within a stadium, sports venue or large public building would be advantageous.
The Benefits of Being Blues
At Birmingham City Football Club, we put people at the heart of everything we do. When you join the Club, you become part of the Blues family — and that comes with a range of benefits designed to support you both inside and outside of work.
* Matchday Tickets
* Blues Store Discount
* Life Assurance
* Pension Scheme
* Eye Care Voucher
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Help@Hand - 24/7 access to GP appointments, wellbeing services and mental health support.
Safeguarding
Birmingham City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The safety and wellbeing of all individuals within our care is paramount, and all staff are expected to share and uphold this commitment.
All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and will be required to complete safeguarding training as part of the recruitment and induction process.
Birmingham City FC is proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. Candidates are assessed solely on merit, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or caring responsibilities.
We value diversity and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments to support you during the recruitment or interview process, please let us know when applying.
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