At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and prepare top-quality playing surfaces for Everton F.C.
- Company: Join the prestigious Everton Football Club, a leader in sports innovation.
- Benefits: Permanent role with competitive salary and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Flexible hours including weekends; commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Be part of a legendary club and contribute to elite football.
- Qualifications: Experience in turf management and relevant qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Who are we: Everton Football Club is one of world sport's most respected and revered names - a by-word for innovation, professionalism and community. During the course of a glittering history spanning three centuries, we have been shaped and guided by our aspirational motto Nil Satis Nisi Optimum - nothing but the best is good enough. One of only three clubs to have been a founder member of both the Football League and Premier League, our Mens Senior Team has played more games in English football's top-flight than any other, winning nine league titles, five FA Cups and a European Cup Winners Cup. In summer 2025, we embarked on an exciting new journey at Hill Dickinson Stadium, a world-class waterfront arena on the banks of Liverpool's iconic River Mersey. The newest, most sustainable and most accessible stadium in the Premier League, our new home is also a state-of-the-art 365-venue for non-footballing events and conferences. On the pitch, we remain committed to developing and supporting teams across our Mens, Womens and Academy set-ups that inspire, bring pride and continue to compete at the highest level of the game.
About the opportunity: We have an opportunity for a Skilled Groundsperson to join our pitch team. As Skilled Grounds Person you will maintain the playing surfaces and facilities of Everton F.C. to the required standard, including general maintenance of pitches (cutting, irrigation, fertilising, spraying, marking out pitches, disposal of green waste etc), and general maintenance of equipment (football nets, machinery etc).
Other responsibilities:
- Undertake routine preparation and maintenance work on a range of sports facilities and surfaces as detailed on work schedules.
- Undertake preparatory and cultivation work to maintain safe quality playing surfaces.
- Recognition of and reporting to line manager of pitch-based issues such as fungal disease, weeds, drought or overly/poorly used on pitch areas.
- Set up all sports pitches or amenity surfaces.
- Undertake minor construction and landscaping work.
- Drive vehicles and equipment as required for ground maintenance operations.
Who we're looking for: Essentially, we are looking for an individual who has experience within an outdoor sports facility in an elite football environment.
Skills and Experience:
- Level 3 NVQ in Sports-turf Management, or equivalent.
- PA1, PA2 and PA6 Spraying Qualification.
- Excellent knowledge of plant care including weeds, pests and diseases.
- Excellent knowledge of using machinery/tools including Ride-on Mowers.
- Experience working within turf management.
If you are self-motivated and have the ability to work as a team player, then we would like to hear from you! This role will be offered on a Permanent basis working 40 hours per week. Please be aware that working hours will include a weekend rota so flexibility is essential. The location will be Finch Farm, Halewood and Goodison Park. The closing date for applications is Thursday 6th August 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a substantial amount of applications.
Everton Family Safer Recruitment Practices: The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As a requirement of our safer recruitment practices, this role will require either an Enhanced or Basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check or evidence that you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service information of which can be found here. This role is subject to both evidence and verification of relevant qualifications including proof of eligibility to work in the UK which will be discussed with you if your application is successful.
Equity & Inclusion: Everton Football Club is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated and empowered for who they are, regardless of their identity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and encourage applications from groups that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people. Should you have a disability or long-term health condition and require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application/interview/onboarding process, please let us know by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team via email.
Skilled Groundsperson - Liverpool in Spittal employer: Everton Football Club
Everton Football Club is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters passion for football and community engagement. Located at the state-of-the-art Finch Farm training ground in Knowsley, employees benefit from professional development opportunities, a supportive team environment, and the chance to inspire young talent through meaningful coaching experiences.
