Casual Groundsperson

City Football Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

City Football Group is seeking a Casual Groundsperson in Manchester to assist with the preparation and maintenance of stadium pitches for matchdays. The role involves supporting the grounds team, performing divoting, repairs and post-match mowing, and ensuring equipment is ready and safe for kick-off and throughout the game.

The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays in line with the match schedule, with duties across Etihad Stadium and Joie Stadium.

Qualifications

• Practical outdoor work experience or willingness to work outdoors in all weather.
• Ability to collaborate with a grounds team and follow instructions.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays in line with matchdays.
• Strong communication skills and attentiveness to safety and procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to producing high-quality grounds.
• Comfortable working in an active matchday environment at stadiums.

Responsibilities

• Support pitch preparation, repair and maintenance for Etihad and Joie Stadium surfaces.
• Set up goals, nets and corner flags and manage pitch equipment before kick-off.
• Carry out divoting and pitch repairs during warm-ups and half-time; post-match mowing.
• Position grow lights when required and maintain grounds machinery and tools.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and assist matchday operations to run safely.

Skills

Practical outdoor work

Team collaboration

Flexible schedule

Clear communication

Reliability & punctuality

Matchday environment

Job description

Casual Groundsperson

Location:

Manchester, GB

Full Time / Part Time: Variable Hours

Contract Type: Other Casual

Based in Manchester, this casual role is an opportunity to help prepare and maintain the Etihad Stadium and Joie Stadium pitches on matchdays. Working alongside our experienced grounds team, you will help ensure the playing surfaces and equipment are ready before, during and after fixtures. The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays in line with the match schedule.

Who We Are

Manchester City is a football club rooted in East Manchester, with a story that began in 1880 and continues to grow today. Built on resilience, belief and togetherness, success on the pitch is driven by the moments and memories shared with millions of Fans around the world. City is known for its bravery, its determination to the very end and its strong connection to where we come from. With Mancunian roots and a global outlook, we are shaped by our Fans and driven by a long-term vision, from developing future talent to supporting the communities we call home. Together, we are creating the next chapter, the City way.

Our Matchday Grounds Team helps create the playing environment at the Etihad Stadium and Joie Stadium. Through careful preparation, responsive pitch care and close teamwork, the team supports the safe and effective delivery of every fixture.

The Role

You will support the preparation, repair and maintenance of both stadium pitches, helping to present high-quality playing surfaces throughout the matchday. Your contribution will cover the period before kick-off, during the game and after the final whistle.

Before fixtures, you will help prepare the pitches and set up goals, catch nets and corner flags. During warm-ups, at half-time and after matches, you will carry out divoting and pitch repairs. Post-match work may include pedestrian mowing with rotary and cylinder mowers, as well as positioning grow lights when required.

Working closely with the wider grounds team, you will also clean, maintain and store machinery and equipment after use. You will follow Health and Safety procedures, respond to instructions and help matchday operations run safely and efficiently.

What You’ll Bring

• A practical approach and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays in line with matchday requirements.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to follow instructions.
• A reliable and punctual approach, with care for the quality of your work.
• Comfortable working efficiently in an active matchday environment.

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. If you require reasonable adjustments or any support throughout the process, please contact [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.

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Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK-based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.