Grounds Person

Job Title: Grounds Person (RRPC)

Reports to: Head Grounds Person

Location: Hounslow - Training Ground

Department: Operations

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum

The Club

Brentford FC is a bit different from other Premier League football clubs. We put our fans first, we are a true community club and while we are financially sustainable, we are not afraid to take calculated risks. We take huge pride in our environment and culture within the Club which focuses on development, inclusion and not being afraid to think differently.

Being progressive, humble and respectful while sticking together as one team across the Club guides how we work and the decisions we make each day.

We also firmly believe that a diverse workforce is a better workforce which will help us develop ideas, solve problems and ultimately grow Brentford FC.

We play in a new stadium, 15 minutes from Heathrow in vibrant west London.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance, life assurance and wellbeing support

• Generous pension and salary-sacrifice benefits

• Cycle scheme, Loveelectric and Give As You Earn

• BenefitsHub discounts, match tickets and club discounts

• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow with us

Job Overview

We are seeking a world-class Grounds person to strengthen our pitch maintenance team. This is a vital role as Brentford FC aims to deliver the best training ground pitches in the Premier League and will continue investing in this area.

You will have elite-level experience maintaining outstanding playing surfaces, working within an in-house grounds team, managing seasonal or matchday contractors, and presenting professional training ground pitches. Strong communication, planning, attention to detail, and teamwork are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain training ground pitches for the 1st Team, B Team, and Academy.

• Report to the Head and Deputy Grounds person at the training ground.

• Carry out general pitch maintenance, repairs, divoting, and post-session recovery.

• Operate tractors, tractor-mounted equipment, pedestrian and hand-held machinery.

• Prepare, mark out, and maintain pitches and technical areas to a high standard.

• Apply fertilisers, manage irrigation, assist with mini renovations, and maintain machinery.

• Track pitch usage, testing, moisture, firmness, cut height, and prepare weekly reports.

• Maintain surrounding landscaped areas.

• Work with the grounds team to deliver world-class training pitches.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Competent in Microsoft Word and Outlook.

• Experience as a Grounds person in sport.

• NVQ Level 2 in sports turf, greenkeeping, groundspersonship, or equivalent.

• Proactive, self-starting, able to manage workload and deadlines.

• Clean UK driving licence.

• Flexible approach, including weekend work.

• Able to work independently and in a team.

Specialist and People Skills

• Sports turf experience with NVQ Level 2.

• Machinery operation, renovation, line marking, and pitch set-out knowledge.

• Strong communication with on-field departments.

• Calm under pressure, supportive, and inclusive.

General Club Accountabilities

• To comply with all Club policies, including health and safety, data regulations and other legal, ethical and social requirements

• To build and maintain good working relationships while maintaining a professional image

• To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel

• To always maintain a flexible approach to work

Inclusion Statement

Brentford FC is proud to be an organisation that values equity, diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a culture that celebrates difference and ensures fairness, safety, representation, and belonging.

We recognise that some groups remain underrepresented in our workforce and are actively working to change this. As part of that commitment, we strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds — particularly those from ethnically diverse communities, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and disabled people.

We’re committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process, with all decisions made based on merit and suitability — regardless of background or protected characteristic. Should you be selected for interview, we welcome the opportunity to discuss any specific arrangements, accommodations or reasonable adjustments you may require to be made.

Safeguarding Statement

Brentford FC is fully committed to promoting equality, and to safeguarding the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and is a core part of the Club’s culture. All staff and volunteers share a collective duty to create and maintain a safe and supportive environment, both on and off the field.

To ensure this, all staff are required to complete regular safeguarding training appropriate to their role. This training supports a proactive and informed approach to safeguarding practice.

The successful candidate will be expected to understand, adhere to, and actively uphold all relevant safeguarding policies and procedures. This includes recognising signs of abuse or harm, responding appropriately, and reporting any concerns in a timely manner to the Club’s Safeguarding Team.

Brentford FC operates safer recruitment practices. We remind individuals that it is a criminal offence for a person barred from engaging in regulated activity to apply for a role that involves such activity.