At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain world-class sports surfaces at Leicester City Football Club's iconic venues.
- Company: Join the passionate team at Leicester City Football Club.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, free parking, and up to 33 days annual leave.
- Other info: Work outdoors, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Turn your love for sports turf into a rewarding career in elite football.
- Qualifications: Experience in sports turf maintenance and a keen eye for detail.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Skilled Sports Turf Operative
Location: Leicester City Football Club Training Ground, Seagrave
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Department: Grounds
Working Pattern: Includes evenings, weekends and matchdays as required
Turn your passion for elite sports surfaces into a career at one of football's most iconic clubs. Leicester City Football Club is looking for a Skilled Sports Turf Operative to join our Grounds team and play a key role in maintaining world-class playing surfaces at the King Power Stadium and our training facilities.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced grounds professional to work within a high-performance environment, helping to deliver exceptional pitches for first-team training, matchdays, academy football and club events. From preparing pitches for matchdays and training sessions to operating specialist grounds machinery and supporting turf improvement projects, you'll play an important role in delivering surfaces that perform at the very highest level.
- Support seasonal turf management programmes, including aeration, scarification and topdressing.
- Monitor pitch condition and identify any issues relating to wear, disease or drainage.
Matchday & Training Support
- Assist with pitch preparation for matches, training sessions and Club events.
- Support ongoing pitch improvement projects and maintenance programmes.
Continuous Development
- Stay up to date with the latest developments in sports turf management.
- Participate in training and professional development opportunities.
- Contribute ideas and innovations to improve pitch quality and operational efficiency.
What We're Looking For
- Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience within sports turf maintenance, groundskeeping or a similar environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality work.
- Desirable
- Qualification or certification in Sports Turf Management, Horticulture or a related discipline.
- Experience working within a professional sports environment.
Who You Are
You're passionate about sports turf, take pride in your work and enjoy seeing the results of your efforts on some of the most visible surfaces in professional sport. You're reliable, hardworking and willing to go the extra mile to help the team deliver excellence every day.
Working with Leicester City Football Club
This role is primarily outdoors and will involve working in a variety of weather conditions. Due to the nature of elite sport, flexibility is essential, including the ability to work evenings, weekends and around matchday schedules.
In return, you'll have the opportunity to work within a professional football environment, develop your skills alongside experienced industry professionals and contribute directly to the success of Leicester City Football Club.
About The Club
Leicester City Football Club has a rich and proud history; we are more than just a football club; we are a community. Our commitment to the local community, fans, and world-class experiences extends beyond the pitch. With the opening of our new state-of-the-art training ground in 2021, we continue to invest in our growth and success. Our team at Leicester City is more than just colleagues; we invite you to join our Club and experience the exciting opportunities of a life in the football industry!
Benefits Package
Our people are the lifeblood of the Club, and we feel they should be rewarded as such. 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.
We're excited to hear from you and can't wait to see how you'll help us reach new heights!
Skilled Operatives (Contract) employer: Leicester City Football Club (LCFC
Leicester City Football Club offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment for Catering Assistants at its state-of-the-art Training Ground in Seagrave. With a strong commitment to excellence in service and hospitality, employees benefit from being part of a dedicated team that supports elite athletes while enjoying opportunities for personal growth and development in a fast-paced, professional setting. The club's focus on teamwork and high standards ensures that every day brings new challenges and the chance to make a meaningful impact.
Contact Details:
Leicester City Football Club (LCFC Recruitment Team
