Wembley Stadium Grounds Apprentice (2-Year Fixed Term)

FA Group; Wimbledon; Sur place; GBP 12 000 - 16 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Football Association is seeking a Grounds Apprentice to join the Wembley Stadium Grounds Team. You will work on elite playing surfaces for all events and undertake Turf Farm duties as part of a two-year fixed-term apprenticeship while studying toward a Level 2 Sports Turf Operative qualification with Myerscough College, with tutors visiting Wembley.

The role is based at Wembley, full-time, on site, with no hybrid working and a focus on health and safety and equipment maintenance as part of a

Qualifications

• Two-year fixed-term apprenticeship.
• Studying towards Level 2 Sports Turf Operative qualification with Myerscough College, tutors visit Wembley.

Responsabilités

• Deliver the daily pitch maintenance programme with the Grounds Team to FA/UEFA/FIFA/NFL/RFU/RFL standards.
• Support the playing surface schedule for Wembley’s multi-use events.
• Maintain pitch equipment in line with safety standards.
• Assist pitch contractors with renovation and maintenance works.
• Help maintain a safe working environment, including health and safety programmes.

Formation

Level 2 Sports Turf Operative

Description du poste

The Football Association is looking for a Grounds Apprentice to join the Wembley Stadium Grounds Team.

The Role

You will work with the Grounds Team to provide elite playing surfaces for every event hosted on the iconic Wembley Stadium pitch, as well as seasonal Turf Farm work.

You will be employed on a two-year fixed-term contract while studying towards a Level 2 Sports Turf Operative qualification with Myerscough College, whose tutors visit you at Wembley. The role is based at Wembley full time and does not offer hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities

• Help deliver the daily pitch maintenance programme with the Head of Grounds and Grounds Team, to standards set by bodies such as the FA, UEFA, FIFA, NFL, RFU and RFL
• Support the playing surface schedule for Wembley’s multi-use events
• Maintain all pitch equipment in line with manufacturers’ safety standards
• Support pitch contractors with renovation and maintenance works
• Help maintain a safe working environment, including health and safety and equipment maintenance programmes

Key Details

• Location: Wembley Stadium, London
• Contract: 2-year fixed-term apprenticeship, full time (on site; no hybrid working)
• Qualification: Level 2 Sports Turf Operative with Myerscough College
• Salary: Competitive
• Closing date: 12 November 2026