• Deputy Grounds Manager
• Real Madrid

I love being outdoors, making this job a perfect fit. While I enjoy daily training routines, match days are my favorite, showcasing our hard work. I'm also passionate about exploring new technology, from machinery to agronomy, and connecting with others to share knowledge.

• Groundsperson
• George Heriot’s School

Alongside his work maintaining the grounds at George Heriot’s School, he is Head Groundsman at Royal High Corstorphine Cricket Club. Growing up in sport, he understands how much high-quality surfaces matter for safety, performance and player experience.

• Regional Pitch Advisor
• Grounds Management Association

I joined the industry by accident. I was looking for an apprenticeship and I came across this job advert for a groundsperson and thought that sounds interesting so I applied and got the job and I haven’t look back since! I enjoy the satisfaction of making a pitch look great and play well.

• First Assistant Pitch Manager
• Leicester City Football Club

I enjoy the satisfaction of seeing a pitch in perfect condition, knowing that me and my team have played a key role in creating it. I have always had a passion for grounds management and volunteered at my local non league football club from the age of 10. 

• Deputy Head Groundsperson
• Ashton Gate Stadium

 I enjoy the challenges of managing our dual-sport facility. There's always something to improve, and with limited time for maintenance due to frequent games, finding solutions to enhance the quality of our surfaces keeps the work exciting and rewarding.

• Groundsperson
• Lord's Cricket Ground

If you want to be out in the middle of an iconic venue like Lord’s or the Emirates, Anfield, Wembley, wherever it may be, there's only a few ways you can do that - one of those is playing, you might be a coach, or you're cutting the grass.

• Specialist Groundsperson
• Liverpool Football Club

I love seeing our daily decisions directly impact the pitches and take pride in preparing for match days or completing renovations. I also enjoy how science and data shape our work, helping create perfect surfaces while enhancing sustainability - a truly rewarding process.

• Head of Grounds
• Bradfield College

I love working outdoors, using various tools to prepare top-quality pitches. Growing up playing sports, I enjoy seeing students use the pitches I've prepared. It's especially rewarding when they thank my team and me for our work in creating great playing surfaces.

• Club Development Partner
• Cricket Wales

Growing up in Cornwall, he supported sports development through a variety of coaching roles before moving to Cardiff in 2019 to study Sport and Exercise Science (BSc). After graduating, he chose to stay in Wales and turn his passion for sport into a full-time career.

• Groundsperson
• Brighton & Hove Albion FC

Sonny first learned about the industry through his dad, realising early on that it offered far more variety and opportunity than he had imagined. He enjoys the fast pace of his role and the day-to-day challenges that come with maintaining elite playing surfaces.