Grounds Person

Aston Villa Football Club; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Villa Football Club in Birmingham is recruiting for a permanent, full-time Grounds role at 40 hours per week, including matchdays, evenings and weekends. The role delivers grass cutting, seeding, aeration, fertilising and record-keeping to elite standards to support redevelopments across all sites.

Ideal candidates hold an NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture/Sports Turf or equivalent, with strong teamwork, initiative and attention to detail. PA1/PA2/PA6A are desirable certificates.

Qualifications

• An NVQ Diploma (Level 2) in Horticulture/Sports Turf or equivalent (significant equivalent experience will also be considered)
• Able to work as part of a team and independently, using your initiative
• Calm under pressure, able to meet deadlines, with excellent attention to detail
• PA1/PA2 and PA6A certificates are desirable

Responsibilities

• Carry out grass cutting, marking out, re-seeding, aerating, fertilising and verti-cutting in line with health and safety guidelines
• Keep internal records accurate and up to date
• Maintain and safely store tools and equipment
• Support the wider Estates team when required

Skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Education

NVQ Diploma (Level 2) in Horticulture/Sports Turf

Job description

The Role

The team, which has won Premier League Grounds Team of the Season more than once, cares for the club’s playing and training pitches to elite standards and supports major redevelopment work across all club sites.

These are varied, hands-on and active roles, including working outside in all weather conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out grass cutting, marking out, re-seeding, aerating, fertilising and verti-cutting in line with health and safety guidelines
• Keep internal records accurate and up to date
• Maintain and safely store tools and equipment
• Support the wider Estates team when required

About You

• An NVQ Diploma (Level 2) in Horticulture/Sports Turf or equivalent (significant equivalent experience will also be considered)
• Able to work as part of a team and independently, using your initiative
• Calm under pressure, able to meet deadlines, with excellent attention to detail
• PA1/PA2 and PA6A certificates are desirable

Key Details

• Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground and Villa Park, Birmingham
• Contract: Permanent, full time (40 hours per week, including matchdays, evenings and weekends)
• Salary: £32,000 per annum
• Applications are reviewed as they arrive, and the club may close the vacancy early
• Closing date: 30 November 2026