This is a key role within the Club’s Facilities Team, responsible for ensuring playing surfaces across all Club sites are maintained to the highest professional standards, providing a safe, high-performing and visually outstanding environment for First Team, Academy, Women’s and wider Club activity.

The successful candidate will lead the grounds team, oversee specialist equipment and infrastructure, and deliver annual renovation and improvement programmes aligned with the Club’s operational and sporting objectives.

The role will involve managing all aspects of pitch preparation and maintenance across matchdays and training facilities, while working closely with coaching staff to ensure surfaces consistently meet the standards required for elite football.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality grounds maintenance services across all Club sites
• Managing matchday pitch operations and preparations
• Leading and supervising grounds staff
• Overseeing machinery, irrigation, drainage and site resources
• Planning and delivering pitch renovation programmes
• Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety and environmental regulations
• Supporting wider Club events and facilities operations where required

The successful candidate will possess strong technical knowledge of turf maintenance and agronomy, alongside excellent organisational and communication skills.