Grounds Person

Job Details

Department: Facilities and Estates Department - Pitch Grounds Team

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (including matchdays, evenings and weekends)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £32,000 per annum

Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground and Villa Park

Closing Date: Monday 30 November 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications have been received

About the Department

The award‑winning Pitch Grounds Team at both Villa Park and Bodymoor Heath Training Ground are responsible for the care and maintenance of our playing and training pitches ensuring the best possible elite‑level playing surfaces for our teams. We pride ourselves on innovation and sustainability and we have proudly achieved the prestigious Premier League Grounds Team of the Season more than once which is a testament to our exceptional standards and dedication.

Role

We have some exciting opportunities for Grounds Persons to join our expanding teams based at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground and Villa Park. These roles will play a vital role in keeping our day‑to‑day operations running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include grass cutting, marking out, re‑seeding, aerating, fertilising and verti‑cutting in line with the Club’s health and safety guidelines. You will also ensure that internal records are maintained and accurate and that all tools and equipment are maintained and stored safely and securely when not in use. You will also support the wider Estates team as and when required. These will be varied, hands‑on and active roles which will include working outside in changing and inclement weather conditions when required.

Person

• NVQ Diploma (Level 2) in Horticulture/Sports Turf or an equivalent qualification.
• Equivalent significant experience of working in a similar grounds role (applicable).
• Ability to work as part of a dedicated, wider team but also independently when required.
• Use of own initiative to solve problems with the ability to remain calm under pressure and work to deadlines whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail.
• PA1 / PA2 and PA6A spray qualification and experience and worked on professional football pitches previously.
• Availability to work flexibly as the Club requires including training sessions and matchday working in line with the team schedules, evenings and weekends.
• Hold a UK driving licence with access to own vehicle and ability to travel between Bodymoor Heath Training Ground and Villa Park.

Why Join Us?

There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, we are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of, and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world‑class facilities.

• See our Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.

Equality Statement

Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embraces equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.

Safeguarding Statement

Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club.

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