VACANCY: SENIOR HEAD GROUNDS PERSON

We are inviting applications for an opportunity to join the Club as Senior Head Grounds Person.

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.

Based in Cleethorpes, 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.

Essential Criteria

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Sports Turf / Horticulture / Grounds Management
• Strong technical knowledge of turf maintenance and agronomy
• Knowledge of irrigation, drainage and grounds machinery
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Good IT and administrative skills
• Ability to prioritise competing operational demands

Desirable Criteria

• Experience within elite football or professional sport
• PA1 / PA2 / PA6 qualifications
• IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification
• Project management experience

The role is offered on a permanent basis, with a salary of £30,000 – £35,000 per annum depending on experience.

Employee Benefits

• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank/public holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Complimentary tickets to GTFC home fixtures
• Staff social activities
• Club shop discount
• Health and wellbeing support, including occupational health and confidential counselling services
• Inclusive and welcoming working environment

As we work with young people, this role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and safeguarding requirements.

At Grimsby Town Football Club, we don’t just work for the football club – we are the football club. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a team committed to driving the Club forward on and off the pitch.

Download the Recruitment Pack here

Download The Job Description Here

Apply for the role here

The deadline for applications is Friday 10th July 2026.

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