Senior Grounds Lead — Elite Pitches & Matchday Prep

Aston Villa Football Club Limited - Admin; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits

Job summary

Aston Villa Football Club is looking for an Assistant Head Grounds Person to join the Pitch Grounds Team at Villa Park. This hands-on, supervisory role will oversee daily maintenance and playing surface preparation, with occasional duties at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground.

You will lead the Grounds Team, perform grass cutting, aeration, overseeding, turf replacement, fertilisation and irrigation checks, and support matchday and event preparations while upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising grounds maintenance operations.
• NVQ Level 3 Horticulture/Sports Turf or equivalent.
• Flexible hours including evenings and matchdays.
• UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily grounds maintenance and pitch preparation tasks.
• Support matchday and event pitch operations and post-event recovery.
• Ensure health & safety standards are followed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Organised

Flexible hours

Clear communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 Horticulture/Sports Turf

Equivalent experience

Tools

UK driving licence

Vehicle access

Job description

Aston Villa Football Club is looking for an Assistant Head Grounds Person to join the Pitch Grounds Team at Villa Park. This hands-on, supervisory role will oversee daily maintenance and playing surface preparation, with occasional duties at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground.

You will lead the Grounds Team, perform grass cutting, aeration, overseeding, turf replacement, fertilisation and irrigation checks, and support matchday and event preparations while upholding health and safety standards.