Groundstaff Supervisor - Academy
Everton
18 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Finch Farm, Liverpool L26
Who are we: Everton Football Club is one of world sport's most respected and revered names - a by-word for innovation, professionalism and community.
During the course of a glittering history spanning three centuries, we have been shaped and guided by our aspirational motto Nil Satis Nisi Optimum - nothing but the best is good enough.
One of only three clubs to have been a founder member of both the Football League and Premier League, our Men’s Senior Team has played more games in English football's top-flight than any other, winning nine league titles, five FA Cups and a European Cup Winners’ Cup.
In summer 2025, we embarked on an exciting new journey at Hill Dickinson Stadium, a world-class waterfront arena on the banks of Liverpool’s iconic River Mersey. The newest, most sustainable and most accessible stadium in the Premier League, our new home is also a state-of-the-art 365-venue for non-footballing events and conferences.
On the pitch, we remain committed to developing and supporting teams across our Men’s, Women’s and Academy set-ups that inspire, bring pride and continue to compete at the highest level of the game.
About the opportunity: We have an opportunity for a Grounds Supervisor to join us at our Finch Farm training ground to lead the maintenance of the Academy playing surfaces and associated facilities to the world class standards associated with Premier League football.
The Academy Grounds Supervisor will be responsible for the planning of daily, weekly and monthly grounds maintenance tasks and will be the grounds teams face for Academy coaches and management, listening to and dealing with any concerns and problems that they have.
As part of the Finch Farm grounds management group, the Academy Grounds Supervisor will be closely and cooperatively working with the Head Groundsperson of Finch Farm and First Team Grounds Supervisor to ensure daily staff allocation is suitable and that equipment and other resources are prioritised for the needs of the whole site.
Who we’re looking for: Essentially, we are looking for an individual who has experience of working within an elite footballing environment specifically working within an outdoor sports facility.
Our successful candidate will also demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and experience:
- Excellent knowledge of plant care including weeds pests and diseases.
- Excellent knowledge of using machinery/tools
- Able to inspire, train and mentor others
- Experience working within turf-management
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and related topics
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Can do attitude
- Self-motivated and able to use initiative
- Ability to work as a team player
Essential Qualifications
- Level 3 NVQ in Sports-turf Management, or equivalent
- PA1, PA2 and PA6 Spraying Qualifications
This role will be offered on a permanent contract working 40 hours per week. The closing date for applications is Thursday 6th August 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a substantial amount of applications.
Everton Family Safer Recruitment Practices
The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a requirement of our safer recruitment practices, this role will require either a Enhanced or Basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check or evidence that you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service information of which can be found here
This role is subject to both evidence and verification of relevant qualifications including proof of eligibility to work in the UK which will be discussed with you if your application is successful.
Equity & Inclusion
Everton Football Club is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated and empowered for who they are, regardless of their identity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and encourage applications from groups that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people.
Should you have a disability or long-term health condition and require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application/interview/onboarding process, please let us know by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team via email - careers@evertonfc.com
During the course of a glittering history spanning three centuries, we have been shaped and guided by our aspirational motto Nil Satis Nisi Optimum - nothing but the best is good enough.
One of only three clubs to have been a founder member of both the Football League and Premier League, our Men’s Senior Team has played more games in English football's top-flight than any other, winning nine league titles, five FA Cups and a European Cup Winners’ Cup.
In summer 2025, we embarked on an exciting new journey at Hill Dickinson Stadium, a world-class waterfront arena on the banks of Liverpool’s iconic River Mersey. The newest, most sustainable and most accessible stadium in the Premier League, our new home is also a state-of-the-art 365-venue for non-footballing events and conferences.
On the pitch, we remain committed to developing and supporting teams across our Men’s, Women’s and Academy set-ups that inspire, bring pride and continue to compete at the highest level of the game.
About the opportunity: We have an opportunity for a Grounds Supervisor to join us at our Finch Farm training ground to lead the maintenance of the Academy playing surfaces and associated facilities to the world class standards associated with Premier League football.
The Academy Grounds Supervisor will be responsible for the planning of daily, weekly and monthly grounds maintenance tasks and will be the grounds teams face for Academy coaches and management, listening to and dealing with any concerns and problems that they have.
As part of the Finch Farm grounds management group, the Academy Grounds Supervisor will be closely and cooperatively working with the Head Groundsperson of Finch Farm and First Team Grounds Supervisor to ensure daily staff allocation is suitable and that equipment and other resources are prioritised for the needs of the whole site.
Who we’re looking for: Essentially, we are looking for an individual who has experience of working within an elite footballing environment specifically working within an outdoor sports facility.
Our successful candidate will also demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and experience:
- Excellent knowledge of plant care including weeds pests and diseases.
- Excellent knowledge of using machinery/tools
- Able to inspire, train and mentor others
- Experience working within turf-management
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and related topics
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Can do attitude
- Self-motivated and able to use initiative
- Ability to work as a team player
Essential Qualifications
- Level 3 NVQ in Sports-turf Management, or equivalent
- PA1, PA2 and PA6 Spraying Qualifications
This role will be offered on a permanent contract working 40 hours per week. The closing date for applications is Thursday 6th August 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a substantial amount of applications.
Everton Family Safer Recruitment Practices
The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a requirement of our safer recruitment practices, this role will require either a Enhanced or Basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check or evidence that you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service information of which can be found here
This role is subject to both evidence and verification of relevant qualifications including proof of eligibility to work in the UK which will be discussed with you if your application is successful.
Equity & Inclusion
Everton Football Club is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated and empowered for who they are, regardless of their identity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and encourage applications from groups that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people.
Should you have a disability or long-term health condition and require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application/interview/onboarding process, please let us know by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team via email - careers@evertonfc.com