Eastleigh Football Club are seeking a skilled and dedicated Head Groundsperson to join our grounds team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about the sports turf industry, committed to continuous improvement, and motivated to present the club’s playing surfaces to the highest standards.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional pitch and grounds standards for all football and business operations.

A clean driving licence and the ability to work weekends as well as unsociable hours are required for this exciting role, contributing to the ongoing success of the Football Department.

To apply for this role, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing why you are the ideal candidate for this position to our Head of Football Operations, Jamie White – jwhite@eastleighfc.com

Please note, the vacancy for this role will close on Monday 8th December 2025.*

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Safeguarding Statement

Eastleigh Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all employees to share this commitment and promote the welfare of these groups. Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions, cautions, reprimands, including those that are considered ‘spent’ as defined by the Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended 2013). Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check (with children’s barred list check) and references.

Equality Statement

The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.

If your application is successful, you will be contacted for an interview which will take place on a date to be confirmed. Please note the position for which you are recruited may be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Check. All applicants must be able to verify that they are eligible for work in the UK.

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received