Job Description

Job title:

Matchday Grounds Support - Volunteer

Working days:

Available on Home matchdays or as per the requirement.

Reports to

Grounds Manager

Join our team

Do you have a passion for football and an interest in helping to maintain a top-quality playing surface at the home of Portsmouth FC?

We are seeking reliable and enthusiastic Matchday Ground Volunteers to support our Grounds Team with essential pitch-related tasks on matchdays.

Role Summary

As a Matchday Ground Volunteer, you will help with:

Maintaining the stadium pitch during warm-ups, half-time, and after the match Setting up and removing portable warm-up goals Assisting with manual pitch repairs during warm-up, half-time, and post-match Ensuring the playing surface and surrounding areas are safe and match-ready, reporting any concerns as needed Supporting full-time staff with the operation of pitch grow lights Carrying out all tasks in line with Health & Safety guidance

Key Skills

We are looking for someone who:

Is enthusiastic and enjoys working as part of a team Is committed to maintaining a safe working environment Can be flexible with matchday availability Has an interest in groundskeeping or working within a stadium setting (Desirable but not essential) Has experience in groundskeeping or sports turf operations

Guidance to consider:

The role is subject to a DBS check and right to work in the UK. Our volunteers must have a full clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Due to the requirements and the commitment the roles require, it is advisable that volunteers live within commutable distance to the Portsmouth.

Ready to lead the way?

The Club will not consider applications via third parties.

To Apply: Please send us a cover letter and CV to HR@pompeyfc.co.uk , no later than 5 pm on 31st January 2026.

If you don't hear from us within 7 days of the closing date, please consider that your application was unsuccessful.

At Portsmouth Football Club we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we aim to build an accurate picture of the make-up for our talent pools. Therefore, we ask that you submit the information on the link below to ensure we are always attracting a broad and diverse range of exceptional talent from all areas of society. Responses are anonymous and the data gathered will be used to inform our future initiatives but filling in this form is voluntary

https://forms.gle/H7NmjG95fgLSaWPD7

General Information

We promote an equal, diverse, and inclusive workplace and we are committed to providing the best experience for our colleagues. As a business we aim to be as representative of as many sections of society as possible, and for each colleague to feel respected and able to give of their best every day. We ensure that we treat people the right way, promote respect and believe that making the most of our differences is the key to the success of our business.

We take a robust approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and our organisation is absolutely committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our corporate activities, and to ensuring that our supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking.

Safeguarding

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 recognises that this is the responsibility of every adult involved in our club.

We must always respect the dignity and spirit of all people, including children, young people and adults at risk. Treat everyone fairly, encourage a supportive and positive environment to promote healthy competition, skill development, fun and achievement. Avoid contact or conduct that may be interpreted or defined as inappropriate.

Health and Safety

Portsmouth Football Club is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all employees, contractors, visitors, and others who may be affected by our operations.

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.

Data Protection

The Club process all personal data collected during the recruitment process in accordance with Data Protection Act (2018) and GDPR. Data collected as part of the recruitment process is held securely and accessed by, and disclosed to, individuals only for the purposes of managing the recruitment exercise effectively. All data that is deemed unnecessary will be disposed of at the end of recruitment process in line with our GDPR procedure.

Job Type: Volunteer

Pay: Up to 1.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Southsea PO4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person