Grounds Supervisor

Canaries; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional football club in Norwich is seeking an experienced Grounds Supervisor to maintain high-quality pitches and lead the maintenance team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2–3 years in the sports turf industry, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of modern turf technology. Benefits include complimentary matchday tickets and enhanced leave policies. Closing date for applications is 30 December 2025.

Benefits

Complimentary matchday ticket for home fixtures

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension Scheme with Royal London

Access to wellbeing support including gyms

Qualifications

• Minimum 2/3 years in the sports turf industry.
• Strong knowledge of turf products and nutrition programmes.
• Good understanding of machinery maintenance protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high-quality First Team and Academy pitches.
• Lead the team and support the Head of Grounds.
• Undertake equipment and machinery maintenance.

Skills

Knowledge of modern turf technology

Excellent communication skills

Leadership potential

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in sports turf or equivalent

PA1, PA6 and 2A spraying certification

IOSH Qualified

Tools

Grounds-maintenance machinery

SGL lighting equipment

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced candidate to join the Grounds department at Norwich City Football Club as a Grounds Supervisor.

This is an excellent role for someone who is passionate about delivering top-quality playing surfaces, confident in operating and maintaining grounds equipment, and motivated to lead by example within a professional sports environment.

In this role, you will be part of a professional football club with elite-level training facilities and have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art machinery and equipment, contributing directly to the performance and success of our First Team and Academy.

Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain high-quality First Team and Academy pitches across indoor and outdoor facilities.
• Support the Head of Grounds and lead the team when required, ensuring daily tasks align with departmental standards and vision.
• Operate a wide range of grounds-maintenance machinery safely, providing guidance to staff and carrying out routine pre-start checks.
• Undertake equipment maintenance, keeping all machinery in excellent condition, and ensuring accurate stock and record-keeping for materials and assets.
• Assist in the delivery of end-of-season maintenance programmes.
• Maintain goals, nets, ball-stop netting, and landscaped areas across all Club sites, including mowing, strimming, hedge trimming, planting, and general grounds upkeep.
• Act in a manner that supports the Club’s Values of Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride and Commitment

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 2/3 years in the sports turf industry.
• Achieved a NVQ Level 2/3 in sports turf or equivalent.
• Achieved PA1, PA6 and 2A spraying certification.
• Achieved IOSH Qualified would be beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of modern turf technology and machinery, including equipment set-up and maintenance protocols.
• Good understanding of turf products and the ability to support the delivery of a high-quality turf nutrition programme.
• Good knowledge of SGL lighting equipment and ability to maintain the equipment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to show leadership potential, preferably with line manager experience.

Benefits:

• Complimentary matchday ticket for home fixtures
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced family friendly leave policies
• Pension Scheme with Royal London
• Access to Reward Gateway recognition and discount platform
• Enhanced CPD opportunities and structured professional development pathways.
• The opportunity to get involved in wider club initiatives through a variety of Working Groups.
• A range of wellbeing support, including 24/7 access to a GP for employees and their dependents, as well as access to gyms and exercise classes at both Carrow Road & Avant Training Centre.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the Canaries, click ‘Apply’ now to become our Grounds Supervisor and be part of a high-performing, supportive Grounds team.

Closing date: Tuesday, 30 December 2025

Norwich City Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.

Norwich City Football Club are an equal opportunities employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the workplace. Please be aware that a criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out for this post. Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024) guidance, we may conduct online searches as part of our due diligence processes on shortlisted candidates.