Employer: Watford Football Club

Job Title: Head Grounds Person – Stadium

Salary/ Hourly rate of pay: Dependent on qualifications and experience

Location: Watford Football Club – Vicarage Road Stadium

Type: Permanent Full Time

Passport/Visa: Must be eligible to work in the UK

Closing Date: Friday 14th August 2026, 5pm

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An exciting opportunity has become available within the Grounds Maintenance department at Watford Football Club. We are looking to recruit a Head Grounds Person to be based at our Stadium. You will be responsible for managing and being a part of a forward-thinking team responsible for providing a pitch maintenance programme and to ensure delivery of an excellent playing surface at Vicarage Road Stadium.

The role will be based on a 40-hour week which will include evening, weekend and Matchday hours and will be based at Vicarage Road Stadium, however there may be a requirement at times to work at our Training Ground facilities based in London Colney.

The successful candidate will work as an integral part of the Stadium Grounds Maintenance Team to be primarily responsible for carrying out the following duties:

• Managing a team of ground staff
• Pitch Maintenance – procedures including but not limiting, mowing, marking, aeration, fertilising, scarifying, frost cover application, top dressing, seeding and pitch light maneuvering/maintenance.
• Equipment Maintenance – goals, ball stopping nets, advertising boards etc.
• Machinery – greasing, cleaning, setting up, oil checks and visual checks before use
• Liaising with coaching staff as required
• Adhere to club’s health and safety procedures

  The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a team, be enthusiastic, hardworking, and be flexible to the requirements of the position and the business.

  Applicants should ideally live local to Watford or the surrounding areas and be a UK resident or non-UK resident with a valid UK work permit and ideally have experience working within a similar role.

  You must have:

  • NVQ level 3 sports turf or equivalent
  • Experience of managing a team of ground staff
  • Experience of maintenance of football pitches to a professional standard in a stadium environment
  • Appropriate knowledge of fertiliser application to sand based pitches
  • Experience of working at a Football Club

  • Hold NPTC a PA1 & PA2 NPTC pesticide certificate

  • An understanding of the FIFA laws of the game into the Field of Play

• Appropriate knowledge of fertiliser application to sand based pitches
• Experience of working at a Football Club and working to the requirements set by the governing bodies i.e. The FA and PL
• Appropriate knowledge of fertiliser application to sand based pitches
• Willing to work unsociable hours which will include evenings and weekends
• Understanding of the Clubs commitment to EDI & Safeguarding
• Holds a full UK driving licence or ability to travel various locations due to the demands of the role

Safeguarding:

We provide a safe and secure environment for all. We believe Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & adults is everyone responsibility. Everyone in the organisation has a role to play, to ensure that club policies, procedures and practices regarding safeguarding are followed.

Application Process:

1. Please download and complete an application form located on the Club website under the career section (Club/ Careers) www.watfordfc.com/club/careers
2. Please send completed application form, cover letter detailing why you would be suitable for the role, a copy of all relevant qualifications, right to work in the UK documents and your CV via email to hradmin@watfordfc.com or by post to HR Admin, Watford Football Club Training Ground, Bell Lane, London Colney, St Albans, AL2 1BZ.
3. If you require information in regards how to complete the application form please refer to ‘Application Form guidance notes’ which can be found on the Club website under the career section (Club/ Careers) www.watfordfc.com/club/careers
4. Please note depending on the role and if shortlisted, reference requests may be taken up prior to interview.