Groundsperson - Casual
- Birmingham City FC
- St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park, Cattell Road, Birmingham, UK
- 12 Feb, 2026
Job Description
Casual Groundstaff (Matchday Only – Stadium)
Term: This is a casual, matchday-only position and does not constitute a full-time or permanent role.
Hours of Work: Hours will be offered on a matchday basis in line with the Club’s stadium fixture schedule and operational requirements. There is no guarantee of regular hours.
Department: Groundstaff
Salary: Competitive, paid hourly
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head Groundsperson, you will support the preparation, presentation, and recovery of the stadium playing surface and surrounding areas on matchdays.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assist with the preparation, presentation, and post-match recovery of the stadium pitch for first team and other stadium-based fixtures.
- Support matchday operations in line with the Club’s stadium fixture schedule, including pre-match setup and post-match duties.
- Assist with pitch-side duties to ensure the playing surface meets required competition standards.
- Carry out divoting, brushing, and general pitch presentation tasks as directed.
- Support adverse weather preparations at the stadium under the guidance of the Head Groundsperson, including frost protection and surface safety measures.
- Assist with winter procedures such as gritting stadium access routes, concourses (where applicable), and car parks ahead of staff, players, officials, and spectators arriving.
- Ensure goals, dugouts, technical areas, and other matchday equipment are safe, clean, and correctly positioned.
- Assist with the safe use, handling, and basic upkeep of groundstaff equipment and machinery on matchdays.
- Maintain cleanliness and order within stadium groundstaff areas during matchday operations.
- Always adhere to health and safety regulations, risk assessments, and Club procedures.
- Uphold and demonstrate the Club’s values, professionalism, and standards while representing the Club on matchdays.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties required to support stadium matchday operations, as directed by the Head Groundsperson.
This job description is a guide and may be adjusted to reflect the evolving needs of the organisation.
What are we looking for from you?
Essential:
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays in line with stadium fixtures
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Desirable:
- Previous experience working in a stadium or professional sporting environment
- Manual handling training and awareness
- Good verbal communication skills
- Strong teamwork skills with a responsible and proactive approach
Personal Attributes
- Reliable, punctual, and professional
- Positive attitude with a strong work ethic
- Able to work independently and as part of a wider matchday team
- Calm and effective under pressure
- Flexible and adaptable to changing matchday demands
Birmingham City Football Club values the talents and abilities of our staff and seeks to foster an open, cooperative, and dynamic environment in which staff and the Club alike can flourish. The Club provides an Open Door Policy in which staff are encouraged to be innovative and strive for continuous improvements to the Club and it’s services.
Birmingham City Football Club endeavours to provide a staff-friendly environment in which goal-oriented individuals thrive as they achieve ever more demanding challenges. The policies and procedures at the Club, provide for a work environment in which both customer and staff interests are served.