Elite Grounds Supervisor – Stadium Pitch Care & Events

Aston Villa Football Club Limited; Nechells, Middleton CP; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Villa Football Club Limited is seeking an Assistant Head Grounds Person for Villa Park. You will oversee daily maintenance of our elite playing surfaces, including grass cutting, line marking, aeration, overseeding and irrigation checks, with responsibility for the pitch heating system.

Based at Villa Park and occasionally Bodymoor Heath, you will supervise the Grounds Team, support matchday and event operations, coordinate with broadcast and operations staff, and ensure health and safety

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in grounds/facility operations.
• Proactive and detail-oriented with clear communication.
• Able to adapt to a dynamic stadium environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain elite playing surfaces: grass cutting, line marking, aeration, overseeding, turf replacement, fertilisation and irrigation checks.
• Monitor pitch heating system and ensure safety standards.
• Coordinate with matchday operations, broadcast and venue staff; manage warm-up area and post-match recovery.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Horticulture

Sports turf

Grass maintenance

Team coordination

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 Horticulture/Sports Turf

Job description

Aston Villa Football Club Limited is seeking an Assistant Head Grounds Person for Villa Park. You will oversee daily maintenance of our elite playing surfaces, including grass cutting, line marking, aeration, overseeding and irrigation checks, with responsibility for the pitch heating system.

Based at Villa Park and occasionally Bodymoor Heath, you will supervise the Grounds Team, support matchday and event operations, coordinate with broadcast and operations staff, and ensure health and safety