At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and prepare pitches, supervise the grounds team, and ensure high standards.
- Company: Join Leicester City Football Club at the state-of-the-art King Power Performance Centre.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, pension scheme, life assurance, and up to 33 days of annual leave.
- Other info: Position based at the training ground in Seagrave, full-time with flexible hours.
- Why this job: Contribute to a high-performance environment using the latest techniques in football.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years of experience in sports turf or groundskeeping and supervisory skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Join an Elite Environment
Leicester City Football Club is looking for a passionate and driven Sports Turf 1st Assistant to join our team at the state‑of‑the‑art King Power Performance Centre in Seagrave. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high‑performance environment, working on world‑class pitches that directly support the success and development of our players. If you take pride in delivering elite playing surfaces and thrive in a fast‑paced professional sporting environment, we want to hear from you.
About the Role
Working alongside the Pitch Manager, you will play a vital role in the maintenance, preparation, and continual improvement of all pitches across the training ground. You’ll lead from the front—supporting, motivating, and developing the grounds team while ensuring exceptional standards are achieved every day.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Deliver and support world‑class pitch maintenance programmes including mowing, aeration, irrigation, fertilisation, and pest control
- Monitor surfaces closely, identifying and resolving issues quickly to maintain elite standards
- Supervise and inspire the grounds team, ensuring high performance and attention to detail
- Support the management and upkeep of specialist equipment and machinery
- Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with health & safety regulations
- Work closely with coaches and staff to ensure pitch availability meets training demands
- Contribute ideas and innovations to continually enhance pitch quality
About You
- Experienced in sports turf or groundskeeping (3–5 years minimum)
- Previous experience supervising or leading a team
- Strong technical knowledge of pitch maintenance (natural and/or synthetic)
- Passionate about delivering high‑quality playing surfaces
- Proactive, reliable, and detail‑focused
- Comfortable working outdoors in all conditions
- Flexible to work evenings and weekends as required
Qualifications in Sports Turf Management or Horticulture are desirable.
Why This Role?
At Leicester City Football Club, you’ll be part of a team that is committed to excellence both on and off the pitch. This is your chance to contribute to a high‑performance environment, using the latest techniques and equipment at one of the leading training facilities in football.
Our Commitment
Leicester City Football Club is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Benefits Package
We offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees. You’ll enjoy free onsite parking, access to our subsidised staff restaurants and up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), amongst a host of other great employee benefits. Leicester City Football Club believes that football is for all, and we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion, where valuing the individual is our highest priority. We are working to see equality across all areas of the Club and welcome applications from all areas of the community.
1st Assistant Pitch Manager in Leicester employer: Leicester City FC
Leicester City Football Club offers a competitive benefits package including free onsite parking and subsidised staff restaurants. Located at the King Power Performance Centre in Seagrave, the club is committed to diversity and inclusion, valuing every individual. Join a passionate team dedicated to excellence in sports turf management.
