At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and enhance stunning landscapes at Liverpool FC's training centre and facilities.
- Company: Join the iconic Liverpool FC team and make a difference in sports landscaping.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: This role offers great career growth and the chance to work in elite sports.
- Why this job: Be part of a world-class team that values sustainability and excellence in landscaping.
- Qualifications: Experience in landscape management and strong leadership skills are essential.
Landscape Manager - AXA Training Centre Job Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Liverpool FC team as a Landscape Manager.
The Landscape Manageris responsible forplanning, delivering, andmaintainingexceptional landscape and horticultural standards across all club facilities, including the training ground, stadium surrounds, academy sites, and associated properties.
The role ensures that all external environments reflect the standardsrequiredat LFC, supporting player performance, visitor experience, brand image, and sustainable operations.
What will you be doing?
- Lead the management, maintenance, and enhancement of all landscaped and horticultural areas across club sites, ensuring consistently high standards of presentation.
- Deliver seasonal landscape programmes including planting, pruning, turf care, irrigation, weed control, and environmental maintenance.
- Oversee the upkeep of trees, shrub beds, water features, pathways, and hard landscaping, maintaining elite standards across all public and operational spaces.
- Manage, coach, and develop a team of landscape technicians and gardeners, supporting performance, training, and professional development.
- Plan and coordinate daily operations, ensuring efficient allocation of labour, equipment, and resources.
- Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including risk assessments, safe machinery use, and maintenance of operational records.
- Champion sustainable landscaping practices, supporting biodiversity, water conservation, waste reduction, and the club's sustainability strategy, The Red Way.
- Lead landscape improvement and renovation projects, managing budgets, procurement, contractors, and project delivery.
- Collaborate closely with Grounds, Facilities, and Operations teams to support matchday, event, and site presentation requirements.
- Represent the landscaping function in cross-departmental planning and stakeholder meetings, driving continuous improvement across club environments.
Who are we looking for?
Essential
- Proven experience in managing landscape, horticultural, or grounds teams at a senior level.
- Advanced knowledge of horticulture, turf care, irrigation, and planting schemes.
- Strong leadership and peoplemanagementskills.
- Excellent organisational andprojectmanagementabilities.
- Competent in using landscaping machinery and tools, with relevant certificates (PA1/PA6/PA2, chainsaw, etc.).
- Understanding of sustainability practices and modern landscape techniques.
- Full UK driving licence.
- High attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
- Calm under pressure with the ability to respond to operational challenges.
- Strong communication skills with a collaborative, team-first approach.
- Pride in delivering world-class environments that enhance club reputation.
Desirable
- Experience in an elite sports environment (football or similar high-performance settings).
- NVQ 3/HND or Degree in Horticulture, Landscaping, or a related discipline.
- Experience collaborating with architects or landscape designers.
Why should you apply?
This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours per week 5/7 Days. Your main base will be our Axa Training Centre.
Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8
Landscape Manager - AXA Training Centre employer: Liverpool FC
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