Elite Sports Turf Apprentice - 2 Year Contract

Kick It Out; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Event day tickets at Wembley Stadium

Private medical cover

Contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

The Wembley Grounds Apprentice role at The FA offers a two-year fixed-term entry into a rewarding career in grounds maintenance. You will work full-time at Wembley Stadium, studying towards a Level 2 Sports Turf Operative qualification with Myerscough College, with tutors visiting on site.

You will join the Grounds Team to deliver elite playing surfaces for events and ensure safe, well-maintained pitch operations while developing professional turf skills.

Qualifications

• Live within England and have lived within the UK for the last 3 consecutive years.
• Must not be in full time education at the start of your apprenticeship.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• If aged 16-18 you will need maths and English at grade 4/C and have the certification, or sit Functional Skills Level 2 as part of the programme.
• Must not hold a similar or higher qualification in the same area of study.

Responsibilities

• Maintain elite standard pitch surfaces on Wembley Stadium year-round as directed by the Grounds Team.
• Support the playing surface schedule to accommodate multi-use events.
• Maintain pitch equipment in line with safety standards.
• Contribute to ongoing development of the grounds team and knowledge.
• Engage with contractors to ensure renovation and maintenance align with schedules.

Skills

Outdoor work

Flexible hours

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Job description

The Wembley Grounds Apprentice role at The FA offers a two-year fixed-term entry into a rewarding career in grounds maintenance. You will work full-time at Wembley Stadium, studying towards a Level 2 Sports Turf Operative qualification with Myerscough College, with tutors visiting on site.

You will join the Grounds Team to deliver elite playing surfaces for events and ensure safe, well-maintained pitch operations while developing professional turf skills.