Grounds Person
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Occupation Type
Groundsmen and greenkeepers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Location Birmingham
Discipline: Professional/Technical
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Attractive Renumeration Package dependent on experience
Contact Email
Job ref: 011763
Published: about 23 hours ago
Expiry date: 07 Apr 2026 00:59
Department: Facilities and Estates Department - Pitch Grounds Team
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (including matchdays, evenings and weekends)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Attractive Renumeration Package dependent on experience
Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground and Villa Park
Closing Date: Monday 6 April 2026
Discipline: Professional/Technical
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Attractive Renumeration Package dependent on experience
Contact Email
Job ref: 011763
Published: about 23 hours ago
Expiry date: 07 Apr 2026 00:59
Department: Facilities and Estates Department - Pitch Grounds Team
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (including matchdays, evenings and weekends)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Attractive Renumeration Package dependent on experience
Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground and Villa Park
Closing Date: Monday 6 April 2026
- The Department
- The Role
We have some exciting opportunities for Grounds Persons to join our teams both 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.
For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile.
You will need to be able to work as part of a dedicated, wider team but also independently when required. We are looking for someone who can use their own initiative to solve problems with the ability to remain calm under pressure and work to deadlines whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail.
Ideally you will have PA1 / PA2 and PA6A spray qualification and experience and have worked on professional football pitches previously.
You will need to be available to work flexibly as the Club requires this will include training sessions and matchday working in line with the team schedules.
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.
For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile.
- The Person
You will need to be able to work as part of a dedicated, wider team but also independently when required. We are looking for someone who can use their own initiative to solve problems with the ability to remain calm under pressure and work to deadlines whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail.
Ideally you will have PA1 / PA2 and PA6A spray qualification and experience and have worked on professional football pitches previously.
You will need to be available to work flexibly as the Club requires this will include training sessions and matchday working in line with the team schedules.
- 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. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you'll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you'll receive whilst working for us! See our Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.
As part of your application, you will be asked to:
The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.
Equality Statement
Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all.
As part of your application, you will be asked to:
- Upload your CV
- Answer the following question:
- Please outline your key skills, qualities and experience which make you the ideal candidate for this role (400 words maximum)
The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.
Equality Statement
Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace 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. For more information, please see Aston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding
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