Job Title: Grounds Person

Department: Facilities and Estates

Hours of work: 40 Hours per week, (Including Matchdays, Evenings & Weekends)

Salary: £22,000 – £28,000 per annum depending on experience

Location: Villa Park

Closing Date: 1st October

The Department

As part of the Facilities and Estates department we are responsible for looking after the whole site here at Villa Park, and sometimes Bodymoor Heath including car parks, Academy indoor facility and obviously the main stadium pitch to the same high standard for Premier League, WSL and U23 fixtures.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Grounds Person to join our award-winning sports turf Grounds team, based at Villa Park.

The role will be responsible for ensuring the stadium pitch is prepared to a high standard, pedestrian mowing, line marking, divoting and all aspects of pitch repair and preparation as well as the surrounding areas of the stadium, working under the guidance of the Grounds Manager.  The work entails working outside in changing and often inclement weather conditions.

The ideal candidates will be passionate about the quality of their work, professional and skilled in their craft.  Ideally you will have exceptional interpersonal skills with a focus on team ethics and high standards. You will be working ‘hands-on’ as part of a strong team to maintain a top-class stadium pitch environment.

As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter.

For further information, the role profile and to apply please click HERE.

Equality Statement 

Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and fully support The FAs Football Leadership Diversity Code. 

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