Location: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 0PX

Salary: Competitive

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Us

Lancashire Cricket was formed in 1864 and is one of eighteen first-class counties within the domestic structure of England and Wales. Driven by our values, we are here to win, inspire play and make memories with the vision of being the best place to enjoy cricket in the world.

Emirates Old Trafford, home of Lancashire Cricket, is an award-winning world-class stadium and venue. It is recognised as one of the UK’s most prestigious venues for sport, business, leisure and entertainment with a capacity of up to 50,000 people for concerts; 26,000 for international cricket matches; meetings and events spaces for up to 2,000 delegates; a four-star hotel with 250 rooms; and an on-site Caffè Nero. It’s a unique place to build a career where no two days are ever the same!

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Grounds Team at Emirates Old Trafford, supporting the preparation and maintenance of high-quality playing and practice surfaces. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will assist in all aspects of cricket groundsmanship, including pitch preparation, outfield care, and general facility upkeep, ensuring surfaces are safe, consistent, and match-ready. The role offers valuable hands-on experience in a professional sporting environment, making it ideal for someone with a passion for outdoor work with support and training provided to develop technical skills.

We recognise that women are underrepresented in grounds and sports turf roles and are committed to addressing this imbalance. We particularly welcome applications from women and those who can bring diverse perspectives to our team. If you are interested in this role but do not meet every requirement, we would still encourage you to apply. 

What You’ll Be Doing

You will support the delivery of high-quality playing surfaces by ensuring the Club’s cricket facilities are maintained and presented to the highest possible standards, assisting with all aspects of ground preparation and renovation including deploying rain covers, mowing, rolling, marking out, and operating pedestrian and ride-on machinery. You will also carry out routine maintenance of equipment, follow and uphold the Club’s Health and Safety policies at all times, and undertake a range of general duties consistent with the preparation and upkeep of cricket grounds.

What You’ll Bring

• Ideally, you will have experience within grounds maintenance or a similar environment; however, we welcome applications from individuals with transferable skills and a willingness to learn.
• A strong commitment to delivering work to the highest possible standards
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to show initiative and work with self-motivation
• Proven ability to complete tasks efficiently and to a consistently high standard
• A flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and some unsociable hours
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
• A valid UK Driving License
• Ability and willingness to travel to out-grounds

What We Offer

At Lancashire Cricket, we take pride in our people and are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and rewarding workplace. Our benefits package is designed to support wellbeing, flexibility, and development at every stage of your career.

Wellbeing & security

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Health Cash Plan covering everyday healthcare costs (including optical and dental)
• Confidential on-site counsellor

Work-life balance

• Enhanced annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Annual leave purchasing scheme
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and TOIL (where role requirements allow)

Family & life moments

• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• Additional paid leave including birthday leave, grandparent leave, pet adoption leave, and moving house leave

Development & community

• One paid volunteer day each year
• Up to five personal development days annually
• Career break opportunities (subject to eligibility)

Being part of Lancashire Cricket

• Two Lancashire Cricket Club memberships
• Staff discounts across on-site retail, the Club shop, Caffè Nero and Hilton Garden Inn
• Regular team events and colleague recognition awards

Safeguarding Statement

Lancashire Cricket Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues to share this commitment and to support a culture where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Lancashire Cricket proudly agrees to, and abides by, the ECB Safe Hands Policy.

For roles involving regulated activity or contact with children, young people, or adults at risk, Lancashire Cricket operates safer recruitment processes. This includes the requirement to complete the appropriate level of ECB DBS clearance before employment can commence, if this role is classified as a regulated activity.

Equal Opportunities

We look forward to hearing from you if you have skills that support our future vision. Lancashire Cricket is an equal opportunities organisation, and we are committed to providing new opportunities and striving for greater diversity. We welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds.

It is a priority for Lancashire Cricket to ensure our Club appropriately reflects the communities we serve across the North-West. In line with Sport England Guidance, we welcome applications from individuals with the appropriate skills and experience that can contribute to improving diversity of representation and thinking across the Club.