IT Support Technician

About The Role

Working at Leicester City’s new world-class training facility and King Power Stadium, this is an exciting opportunity for a passionate IT specialist to gain experience of working in a fast paced, dynamic industry where two days are never the same.

The successful candidate will be a core member of the IT Team, providing first and some second line support to all users within the LCFC Training Ground and King Power Stadium. You will be required to support with troubleshooting system and basic network problems, diagnosing and solving faults and the installation and configuration of hardware and software.

You will be able to demonstrate and support users in the use of computer equipment and software by providing necessary training and advice. This requires strong communication and customer service skills, ensuring an excellent service is provided to all users. 

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have excellent IT skills with experience of using Windows, Mac OX, iOS, Android operating systems, preferably in a business environment. You will possess strong time management skills and have a flexible approach to work. 

Working within a multi-skilled team, there is plenty of opportunity to gain specialist experience and develop your skills. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent IT graduate or qualified apprentice looking to start their career in IT. Alternatively, if you have IT experience and are looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you. 

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 returned to the Premier League as the Championship title-winners. In 2016, Leicester City became Premier League champions. This remarkable achievement secured qualification for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the Club’s history, and they subsequently reached the quarter-finals.

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. Investment in the Club continues, with the opening of a new 180-acre training ground in north Leicester soon.

Ultimately, the Club’s vision is as exciting as it is simple: we believe that together, it’s possible. We value and respect individual difference and recognise that the diversity of our staff contributes to our success off the pitch. Our inclusive culture and approach is supported by our Stonewall Diversity Champions partnership, our Time to Change pledge and our status as a Disability Confident employer.

Salary – Competitive salary dependent on experience and skills, plus club benefits

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. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme from the date of joining.

Contract Type – Permanent
Hours Per Week - 37.5hrs - The IT department operate from Monday – Friday 8am – 6pm and during matchdays

Location – The post holder will work at both King Power Stadium and Leicester City Training Ground (Seagrave) on a rota basis. 

Leicester City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identify 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 and successful candidates will be contacted about the interview process.

If you feel you have the qualities and experience we are looking for, please apply by sending your CV, along with a covering letter outlining your salary expectations, by email to recruitment@lcfc.co.uk

A detailed job description can be found here.

Please note this advert will close once the right candidate for the role has been identified.