Qualified Senior Grounds Assistant
Join Our Team – Be Part of Pompey’s Future
We are Pompey — proud of our past, passionate about our future, and powered by our people. We’re a club that values honesty, unity, and hard work. Now, we’re looking for someone who shares those values to join our Grounds Team.
This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, is hands-on, and wants to be part of something bigger — maintaining the pitches where legends are made.
Your key responsibilities will include:
The role is based across various sites and requires flexibility and adaptability to changing needs of the Club. The responsibilities of the role will include:
- Assist with preparing and maintaining football pitches to the highest standards.
- Assist in the renovations of pitches to maintain a high standard of playing surfaces at all times.
- Operating and caring for the ground’s equipment and machinery.
- Assisting with general maintenance of landscape areas and carrying out general ground duties.
This role will suit a person who strives for the highest standards, has a can-do attitude, and wishes to work as part of a team.
This role is subject to a DBS check.
If you have any questions about the role – please feel free to reach out.
Your skills and experience
Must have:
- A minimum Level 2 qualification in greenkeeping or groundsman ship
- 3+ years’ experience in sports turf/grounds maintenance
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Bonus if you also have:
- Experience of hybrid pitches or US spec construction greens
- Familiarity with turf maintenance machinery
- PA1, PA2, and PA6 spraying certificates- Knowledge of Health & Safety practices
What we can offer
We will support you with the tools, training, and team to succeed, including:
• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Free ticket to every home league game
• Gym membership
• Staff perks from club sponsors
Ready to lead the way?
We will not consider applications via third parties.
To Apply: Please send us a cover letter and CV to HR@pompeyfc.co.uk.
Closing Date: 17 May 2025
Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
Note: We are not accepting applications via agencies or third parties.
If you don’t hear from us within 7 days of the closing date, please consider that your application was unsuccessful.
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Portsmouth Football Club is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to ensuring that any club-related activity will be in a safe environment where children, young people and adults at risk are protected from harm or abuse whilst under our care.
We acknowledge that every child, young person, or adult at risk who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from poor practice and abuse. Portsmouth Football Club recognizes that this is the responsibility of every adult involved in our club.
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As part of this commitment, you are expected to take reasonable care for your own health and safety, as well as that of others. You must comply with the company’s health and safety policies ,procedures, and any legal requirements relevant to your role. Together, we aim to maintain a safe and supportive environment that promotes the welfare and security of everyone involved in our activities.
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