Manchester City Football Club
Assistant Groundsperson
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Assistant Groundsperson (Manchester City Football Academy)
Permanent, full-time role at Manchester City Football Academy, supporting grounds maintenance across Manchester City Football Club sites.
You will help prepare, maintain, and enhance high-quality football environments for players, colleagues, and visitors while building your skills within a professional sports turf setting. The role includes regular weekend and matchday working.
About the Role
The Assistant Groundsperson will contribute to the delivery of excellent grounds maintenance, ensuring pitches, landscaping, and facilities are safe, presentable, and operational at all times.
Working with the Grounds team, you’ll assist in:
- Pitch preparation (marking, setting up surfaces, granular application when competent)
- Landscaping and facility upkeep (hands-on maintenance tasks, project support, emergency repairs)
- Maintenance of equipment (safety checks, preparation for use)
- Team collaboration (with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders)
This hands-on career path is ideal for someone passionate about sports turfcare, teamwork, and continuous professional development.
Manchester City Football Club & The Grounds Team
Who We Are
Established in 1880 in East Manchester, Manchester City FC is a club built on resilience, belief, and togetherness. Success is driven by the memories and connections shared with millions of global fans.
As a Mancunian club with a global presence, City’s core values—bravery, determination, and community commitment—shape its long-term vision:
- Developing future talent
- Nurturing local communities
- Building a culture of collaboration, transparency, and hard work
The Grounds team is dedicated to creating world-class environments for players, staff, and visitors. Every task reflects care, consistency, and pride in delivering safe, professional football facilities.
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Responsibilities
Core Duties
Support day-to-day grounds maintenance across Manchester City sites, ensuring:
- Pitches, training surfaces, and landscaping meet Club standards
- Operational safety through compliance with safeguarding and health/safety protocols
- Immediate repairs for critical issues
Key Tasks
- Pitch Preparation:
- Assist with marking and setup for games and training sessions
- Maintain machinery (traction control, aeration equipment)
- Apply granulars where qualified
- Facility Maintenance:
- Groundskeeping (grass care, drainage, edge trimming)
- Assisting with landscape projects when required
- Supporting temporary repairs or hazardous-site adjustments
- Project Work & Team Support:
- Collaborate with the team on longer-term maintenance
- Maintain equipment in safe, operational condition
- Operate under team-led permissions and CFG best practices
Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Skills
⚽ Experience or knowledge of sports turf or grounds maintenance, preferably in winter sports/collegiate/amateur football roles.
⚽ NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf (or equivalent study; Certification in Progress accepted).
⚽ Practical ability to:
- Support pitch preparation (marking, setting up, machinery pre-checks)
- Apply granulars under supervision
⚽ Health & Safety awareness, especially in **grounds/part time applications.
⚽ Strong strategic team player with:
- effective communication
- reliable presence
- adaptability (flexibility to weekend and matchday schedules)
⚽ Motivation to develop practical skills in sports turf management.
Nice-to-Have
- Firsthand exposure to cooperation in a football/academy setting
- Past experience with pitch consultants or grounds supplier relationships
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Why Choose Manchester City?
Your Development & Wellbeing
- 26 paid days' annual leave + 1 birthday off
- Discounted City Store saver account (guaranteed offer)
- Private healthcare & dental benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- City+ sports membership (included—access to fitness classes at City venues)
- 24/7 GP access via Employee Assistance Programme
- Health Cash Plan (enhanced medical/specs cleaning financially supported)
Your Work Benefits
- Private contributor pension
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Give As You Earn (donation matching)
- Discounted match tickets (€gte on games)
- Stadium tours at reduced rates
Our Culture
- Founded on collaboration, while demanding excellence
- Carer-friendly policies workflow with executive leadership support
- A fast-paced, professional environment offering clear progression paths
Application Process
📅 Apply by: 8 July (as soon as possible preferred) ⚡ Next steps: Application review followed by interviews on 13 July
❌ Direct CVs rejected unless submitted via an approved recruiting partner.
Equal Opportunities & Inclusivity
City Football Group is committed to diversity, ensuring all applicants are considered without bias on:
- Social/cultural background, nationality, race, age, sex, gender identity
- Disability (physical/mental invoices), sexual orientation,
- Military/Veteran status, religious belief or grounds of discriminatory law
Accessibility: If needed, please contact Hiring@cityfootball.com
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Note: Successful candidates may undergo a UK-based DBS checks (pre-employment screening as per safeguarding best practice).
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