Begin your career in professional groundskeeping with hands-on training at Edgbaston Stadium!
Are you passionate about sports, enjoy working outdoors, and ready to kickstart your career in groundskeeping? Warwickshire County Cricket Club is offering an exciting full-time Grounds Person Apprenticeship based at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium. Under the guidance of our expert Sports Turf team, you’ll gain hands-on experience preparing and maintaining world-class cricket pitches and training areas while working towards a Level 2 Sports Turf Operative qualification.
This role is perfect for someone with a genuine interest in turf care, gardening, or landscaping – even if you’re just starting out. We’re looking for a team player with a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn. You must have at least four GCSEs at grade D/3 (including English and Maths or equivalent). If you’re motivated, dependable, and eager to grow within a professional sports environment, we’d love to hear from you!
For further information about the role, including detailed responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the Job Description available on our website.
Our Values:
We are Bears, and our values are the heartbeat of everything we do:
• Passion: Genuine passion for what we do
• Respect: Our history and who we are
• Innovation: We’re not afraid to be different
• Diversity: In our people and thinking
• Excellence: We want to be the best
Why Join Us:
Joining us means becoming part of a dedicated cricket community where enthusiasm, teamwork, and a shared drive for success are at the core of what we do.
We offer more than just a career; we offer an experience:
• Engaging Environment: Immerse yourself in the exciting world of cricket, surrounded by individuals who are dedicated to the sport.
• Cutting-Edge Facilities: Work at Edgbaston Stadium, a world-class facility that hosts some of the most thrilling cricket and live events.
• Exciting Benefits: Enjoy perks like free on-site parking, enhanced pension contributions, private healthcare, Christmas shut down, wellness week, and more!
• Career Development: Grow your career with development opportunities and the chance to make your mark in the cricket industry.
• Team Spirit: Join a team that celebrates success, supports one another, and makes a real impact.