Casual Groundsperson

Based in Manchester, this casual role is an opportunity to help prepare and maintain the Etihad Stadium and Joie Stadium pitches on matchdays. Working alongside our experienced grounds team, you will help ensure the playing surfaces and equipment are ready before, during and after fixtures. The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays in line with the match schedule.

Who We Are

Manchester City is a football club rooted in East Manchester, with a story that began in 1880 and continues to grow today. Built on resilience, belief and togetherness, success on the pitch is driven by the moments and memories shared with millions of Fans around the world. City is known for its bravery, its determination to the very end and its strong connection to where we come from. With Mancunian roots and a global outlook, we are shaped by our Fans and driven by a long-term vision, from developing future talent to supporting the communities we call home. Together, we are creating the next chapter, the City way.

Our Matchday Grounds Team helps create the playing environment at the Etihad Stadium and Joie Stadium. Through careful preparation, responsive pitch care and close teamwork, the team supports the safe and effective delivery of every fixture.

The Role

You will support the preparation, repair and maintenance of both stadium pitches, helping to present high-quality playing surfaces throughout the matchday. Your contribution will cover the period before kick-off, during the game and after the final whistle.

Before fixtures, you will help prepare the pitches and set up goals, catch nets and corner flags. During warm-ups, at half-time and after matches, you will carry out divoting and pitch repairs. Post-match work may include pedestrian mowing with rotary and cylinder mowers, as well as positioning grow lights when required.

Working closely with the wider grounds team, you will also clean, maintain and store machinery and equipment after use. You will follow Health and Safety procedures, respond to instructions and help matchday operations run safely and efficiently.

What You’ll Bring

⚽ A practical approach and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

⚽ Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

⚽ Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays in line with matchday requirements.

⚽ Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to follow instructions.

⚽ A reliable and punctual approach, with care for the quality of your work.

⚽ Comfortable working efficiently in an active matchday environment.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like it is for you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your application via our careers site by 29 November 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as you can.

We work with a select group of agency partners and do not accept unsolicited applications. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be treated as a direct application.

Equal Opportunities

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. If you require reasonable adjustments or any support throughout the process, please contact [email protected] and we will be happy to help.

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Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK-based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.