Groundstaff Supervisor - Academy - Liverpool

Groundstaff Supervisor - Academy - Liverpool

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 Mens 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 Liverpools 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 Mens, Womens 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 groundtolead themaintenance oftheAcademyplaying surfacesand associatedfacilities tothe world class standards associated with Premier League football.

TheAcademyGrounds Supervisor willbe responsible forthe planning of daily,weeklyand monthly grounds maintenance tasksandwillbe thegrounds teamsface forAcademy coachesand management,listening toand dealingwith anyconcerns and problems that they have.

As part of the Finch Farm grounds management group,theAcademyGrounds Supervisorwill be closely and cooperatively working with the HeadGroundspersonofFinch Farm andFirst TeamGroundsSupervisor to ensure daily staff allocation is suitable and that equipment and other resources are prioritised for the needs of the whole site.

Whowerelooking for: Essentially, weare looking for an individual who has experience of working within an elite footballing environment specifically working within anoutdoor sportsfacility.

Our successful candidate will alsodemonstratethe following skills,knowledgeand 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 working40 hours per week. The closing date for applications isThursday 6th August 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a substantialamountof applications.

Everton Family Safer Recruitment Practices

The Everton Family iscommitted 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-

Location: Liverpool, Merseyside, United KingdomSalary: 0Job Type: PermanentJob Reference: JP LivGSA