Start your career in grounds management
Work outdoors, make sport possible, and build a meaningful career with real progression.
We’re the Grounds Management Association (GMA), the not-for-profit organisation that supports groundspeople across the UK.
Whether it’s stadium pitches, community parks or grassroots clubs, grounds management is a hands-on and rewarding career. Demand for skilled groundspeople is growing, and we’re here to help you get started in the industry.
Why now is the perfect time to get into grounds management
Groundspeople make sport possible for millions of people across the country – from grassroots to elite level and from cricket to football and rugby. Groundspeople also maintain parks and other green spaces, ensuring countless communities can enjoy the great outdoors.
With participation in recreational sport growing rapidly, groundspeople are more in-demand than ever. For anyone thinking about a career in grounds management, there’s never been a better time to get started.
What it’s really like to be a groundsperson
Hear from the pros.
Meg Lay
- Groundswoman
- Lord's Cricket Ground
“We're bumping shoulders with some of the biggest athletes in the world every day and it’s one of the only ways you can do it.”
John Ledwidge
- Head of Grounds and Landscapes
- Manchester City Football Club
"I have always been proud of what I do and will always be grateful for the opportunities this wonderful industry has given me and my family."
Starting a career in grounds management
There’s a route into grounds management to suit everyone, and whichever one works for you, we can help.
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Clear career progression
Grounds management is a career, not just a job. And the GMA’s Grounds Management Framework shows you how to grow your career - with a clear pathway on how to progress from entry level to senior roles.
- Plan your career
- View training and qualifications
- From seasonal tips to technical advice, read our practical grounds maintenance guides
Got a question
We’re here to help. Email nextgen@thegma.org.uk.
