Staffordshire FA - Grounds & Pitch Care Operative

The FA; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional football association in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Grounds & Pitch Care Operative to maintain and enhance football facilities. The role involves hands-on maintenance of pitches, providing support to volunteers, and ensuring high-quality playing surfaces. Ideal candidates will have experience in grounds maintenance and operate specialist equipment effectively. This position offers opportunities for personal development and involvement in grassroots football initiatives.

Benefits

Ongoing personal development

Access to high-quality equipment

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and pitch care.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain pitch maintenance equipment.
• Strong communication skills to provide support and advice.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all pitches and grounds at Staffordshire FA Hub sites.
• Deliver pitch maintenance operations including aeration, mowing, and weeding.
• Conduct PitchPower assessments to improve grass pitch standards.

Job description

About the Role

Staffordshire FA are seeking to recruit a highly committed and capable Grounds & Pitch Care Operative to play a central role in maintaining and improving grassroots football facilities across the County. With major developments underway, including the new Sports Hub in Uttoxeter, this position will be key in delivering high-quality pitches and supporting the long-term growth of the grassroots game.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all pitches and grounds at Staffordshire FA Hub sites, including natural grass, 3G surfaces, landscaped areas, hedgerows, and car parks.
• Deliver countywide pitch maintenance operations, including aeration, scarification, seeding, line marking, mowing, and weeding using specialist equipment.
• Provide support, advice, and education to grassroots volunteers through in-person and online workshops.
• Safely operate, maintain, and clean all Staffordshire FA pitch maintenance equipment.
• Conduct PitchPower assessments and contribute to improving grass pitch standards in line with national priorities.
• Undertake extensive travel using Staffordshire FA vehicles, with evening and weekend work as required.
• Adapt to seasonal demands and variable workloads, including winter downtime.
• Build strong working relationships with clubs, local authorities, and partners.
• Support pitch improvement for non-football grassroots sports where appropriate.

What Staffordshire FA Will Provide

• A friendly, supportive professional team
• Ongoing personal development and one-to-one support
• Designated training time
• Opportunities to gain extensive grassroots experience
• Access to high-quality equipment and facilities
• Networking and partnership opportunities

Founded in 1877, Staffordshire FA is responsible for governing and developing football across the County. With over 2,300 teams and 30,000 players, the organisation works to provide safe, inclusive, high-quality opportunities for all participants. It is a progressive, forward-thinking County FA committed to supporting clubs, volunteers, coaches, and officials while improving local facilities and the overall football experience.