Staffordshire FA - Grounds & Pitch Care Operative

The FA; Stafford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional football association based in Stafford is seeking a dedicated Grounds & Pitch Care Operative. This role is vital in maintaining safe and high-quality playing surfaces for grassroots football and involves working predominantly outdoors with a focus on community engagement. Successful candidates should have experience in pitch maintenance, strong communication skills, and a clean driving licence. The position offers ongoing personal development and access to high-quality equipment.

Benefits

Friendly, supportive team

Ongoing personal development

Access to high-quality equipment

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining natural grass and 3G surfaces.
• Ability to conduct PitchPower assessments.
• Strong communication skills for volunteer education.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pitches and grounds at Staffordshire FA Hub sites.
• Deliver countywide pitch maintenance operations.
• Provide support, advice, and education to grassroots volunteers.

Skills

Grass pitch maintenance

Use of specialist equipment

Lone working experience

Community engagement

Education

Full clean driving licence

Job description

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.

About the Role

The Grounds & Pitch Care Operative will help ensure that football across Staffordshire is played on safe, high‑quality surfaces by maintaining pitches at Staffordshire FA Hub sites and delivering pitch care services at community venues across the County. This physically demanding, predominantly outdoor role requires significant lone working, regular travel, and a flexible approach shaped by seasonal demands.

Working at the heart of grassroots football, the postholder will help reduce cancellations, support volunteers, improve local knowledge through workshops, and enhance the experience of players, coaches, match officials, and clubs. The role is suited to someone who takes pride in their work, values community impact, and is motivated by supporting the grassroots game.

The successful candidate will be based at the new Sports Hub in Uttoxeter, operating across Staffordshire with access to specialist machinery and equipment.

Key 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

About Staffordshire FA

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.

How to Apply

For further information, please contact :

Kevin Staples (Head of Delivery)

[e-mail]

01785 256994

To apply :

• Download the recruitment pack below and follow the enclosed instructions.

Closing date : Monday 12th January 2026

Staffordshire FA are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

A full, clean driving licence is required.

Please note : The vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Documents

• Grass Pitch Maintenance Info - Plain Text.pdf (184.27 KB)
• Grounds & Pitch Care Operative SFA.pdf (1.04 MB)