Deputy Head Groundskeeper (EPIC)Birmingham City

Birmingham City Football Club

Location: Elite Performance & Innovation Centre (EPIC)

Are you an experienced grounds professional with a passion for maintaining elite sports surfaces? Birmingham City Football Club is seeking a dedicated and proactive Deputy Head Groundskeeper to support the delivery of first-class playing and training environments at our first team training ground.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head Groundskeeper, you will play a key role in the maintenance, preparation and development of the Club's training ground pitches. You will help lead the grounds team, oversee daily operations in the absence of the Head Groundskeeper, and ensure all playing surfaces are maintained to the highest professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of all training ground pitches at EPIC.
• Lead and supervise the grounds team when required.
• Manage pitch recovery and preparation in line with training schedules.
• Liaise regularly with coaching staff across all teams.
• Monitor stock levels and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Carry out pitch testing and support disease prevention measures.
• Ensure machinery registers and servicing records remain up to date.
• Oversee health and safety compliance across all grounds operations.
• Maintain goals, dugouts and associated equipment.
• Support the upkeep of all grounds facilities, including sheds, huts and yards

About You

Essential Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Sports Turf Maintenance, Horticulture, Turf Science, Sports Ground Management or equivalent, or at least five years' proven experience as a professional groundskeeper.
• Thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
• Formal training in manual handling and risk assessment.
• Proven experience maintaining professional sports turf.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Safeguarding

Birmingham City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The safety and wellbeing of all individuals within our care is paramount, and all staff are expected to share and uphold this commitment.

All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and will be required to complete safeguarding training as part of the recruitment and induction process.

EDI

Birmingham City FC is proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. Candidates are assessed solely on merit, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or caring responsibilities.

We value diversity and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments to support you during the recruitment or interview process, please let us know when applying.