Skilled Groundsperson

Based at Manchester City Football Academy, this permanent full-time role supports the delivery of high-quality grounds maintenance across Manchester City sites. You will help maintain safe, professional and match-ready playing environments, taking responsibility for allocated maintenance tasks, supporting planning and helping junior colleagues deliver work to the standards expected across an elite football setting. The role will include regular weekend and matchday working.

Who We Are

Manchester City is a football club rooted in East Manchester, with a story that began in 1880 and continues to grow today. Built on resilience, belief and togetherness, success on the pitch is driven by the moments and memories shared with millions of Fans around the world. City is known for its bravery, its determination to the very end and its strong connection to where we come from. With Mancunian roots and a global outlook, we are shaped by our Fans and driven by a long-term vision, from developing future talent to supporting the communities we call home. Together, we are creating the next chapter, the City way.

Within our Grounds team, we create and maintain the high-quality playing and training environments that support players, colleagues and visitors across Manchester City sites. From pitch preparation to longer-term maintenance, the team works with care, consistency and pride to ensure our facilities are safe, professional and ready for football.

The Role

As a Skilled Groundsperson, you will play an important role in maintaining and improving the Club’s pitches, landscapes and wider grounds environments. You will deliver grounds maintenance services safely and efficiently, in line with Club policies, environmental standards, legislation and best practice.

You will take ownership of allocated maintenance tasks from planning through to completion, including scoping work, ordering materials, using machinery and applying chemicals and fertilisers appropriately. You will also support weekly and monthly planning, monitor service standards and suggest practical improvements.

Working closely with colleagues, partners and stakeholders, you will help provide the best possible environments for users of our grounds facilities. Although the role has no direct reports, it will involve coordinating and supervising more junior colleagues when required.

What You’ll Bring

⚽ NVQ Level 3 in Sportsturf, or working towards it, with a sound grounding in sports turf maintenance.

⚽ PA1, PA2 and PA6 pesticide application certificates, with knowledge of safe chemical and fertiliser use.

⚽ Experience in a grounds maintenance role, ideally within football, rugby, cricket or another sports turf environment.

⚽ Working knowledge of health and safety requirements, automatic irrigation systems and safe use of pedestrian and ride-on machinery.

⚽ Ability to plan maintenance activity around football training, matchday and site schedules.

⚽ Clear communication, basic IT skills and the ability to coordinate work with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders.

Why Choose Us

Working at Manchester City means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.

As part of our team, you will receive 26 days’ annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, and an annual discretionary bonus. You will also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a company pension and life assurance.

You can enjoy a range of additional benefits, including cycle to work, Give As You Earn, discounted match tickets, savings in the City Store, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like it is for you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your application via our careers site by 8 July. We encourage you to apply as soon as you can.

The recruitment process is expected to include application review, followed by interviews on 13 July.

We work with a select group of agency partners and do not accept unsolicited applications. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be treated as a direct application.

Equal Opportunities

City Football Group is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability - physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristics protected by law. We strive to provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or accommodations to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process. Please contact Hiring@cityfootball.com.

Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.