Assistant Head Grounds Person

This is a hands-on role within the Club's award-winning Pitch Grounds Team, playing a key operational part in the maintenance and preparation of elite-level playing surfaces. The post-holder also provides support at the Bodymoor Heath Training Ground as and when required, supervises the wider Grounds Team when needed, and works collaboratively with colleagues across the Club. A central focus of the role is supporting matchday and event pitch preparations and post-match recovery operations.

• Carry out daily maintenance operations on elite-level playing surfaces, including grass cutting, line marking, aeration, overseeding, turf replacement, fertilisation, and irrigation checks and adjustments, including the pitch heating system.
• Uphold the highest health and safety standards across all grounds operations.
• Supervise the wider Grounds Team as and when required.
• Work collaboratively with a range of colleagues across the Club.
• Support all matchday and event pitch preparations and post-match recovery operations.
• Maintain the warm-up area.
• Co-ordinate with broadcast and operations staff during matchday and event operations.
• Assist with the set-up and takedown of lighting rigs and other performance technology.
• Provide support at the Bodymoor Heath Training Ground as and when required.

• Demonstrable experience of working in a supervisory role.
• NVQ Level 3 in Horticulture/Sports Turf, or equivalent experience.
• A proactive and detail-orientated approach, with the ability to resolve challenges.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to adapt to changing conditions in a dynamic, operational environment.
• Availability to work flexible hours as the Club requires, including matchdays and other stadium events.
• A UK driving licence with access to a vehicle in order to travel between Club sites and turf farms.

• Villa Park, with support provided at the Bodymoor Heath Training Ground as and when required.
• 40 hours per week, including matchdays, evenings and weekends.

• Up to £43,000 per annum.

• A range of staff benefits is provided, with further detail set out in the Club's Staff Benefits booklet.