Fixed Term Groundsperson (March to October)

Salary and Benefits

London Living Wages

23 days holiday (pro-rata) 

Non-Contributory Pension scheme  

Free staff meals 

Membership for domestic games and tickets for international games 

Who are we

Surrey County Cricket Club is committed to making sure cricket is a game for everyone. We believe that cricket should be based on the concepts of fair play, teamwork, and meritocracy and we know that there is work to do to make cricket truly accessible. We are looking for people to join us on the journey of handing cricket over to future generations as the most inclusive and diverse sport in the world.

The Position

Working as part of a small team to prepare playing surfaces to the highest standards at The Kia Oval. An excellent opportunity to progress your skills in an environment, which encourages continued professional development and strives to be the best. Within this role there will be prospects, if desired, for the candidate to move on to a Full-time role on acquiring the relevant experience and qualifications.  

What you’ll do

• Ensuring the Club’s playing surfaces are maintained and presented to the highest possible standards using the latest turfcare machinery, equipment, and techniques. 
• All aspects of cricket ground preparation and renovation including deploying rain covers, mowing, marking out, erection and dismantling of Practice nets and the operation of pedestrian and tractor mounted machinery.
• Lead and guide casual groundstaff as required enabling the smooth running of Matchdays and non-matchdays. 
• Routine maintenance of turfcare machinery
• Maintain health and safety in the workplace and comply with company procedures and guidelines. 
• All other duties consistent with grounds preparation at an industry leading sporting venue

The Person

The successful candidate will have the following experience / skills / qualities:

Essential:

• Ability to work in a team and on own as required.
• Willingness to learn new techniques.
• Good communicator
• Desire to push the boundaries. 
• Flexible approach to overtime working, as the role will include weekend work and some anti-social hours. 
• A can-do attitude

Experience and/or Qualifications:

• Experience or at least an interest in cricket pitch preparation
• Turf science qualification desirable.
• Good all round Turfcare knowledge.
• A driving license preferable.

To Apply

Please apply by a cover letter outlining why you are suitable for this role and stating your current salary by clicking "Apply"

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 31st January 2025. 

At Surrey County Cricket Club, we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds within all workforces. Our workforce is no different and we strongly encourage applications from members of minority groups and all sections of the community.

If you think you might have these skills but are not 100% sure, please do still apply and let us decide. We know that people often rule themselves out of interesting opportunities assuming that others will be more successful but please don’t be that person. We want to hear from the widest cross-section of the community.

Surrey County Cricket Club is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and adults at risk that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a process of vetting, including the disclosure of criminal records if required and the seeking of references. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our organisation