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About The Role Leicester City have exciting opportunities to join their award-winning Sports Turf and Grounds team as a skilled Sports Turf and Grounds Operative.Working under the guidance of the Pitch Manager the ideal candidate will have exceptional interpersonal skills with a focus on team ethics, high standards and attention to detail.Who We're Looking ForThe ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience working in a similar role, have an NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf (or equivalent) and PA1, PA2 and PA6 qualifications. This role is active and physical, with tasks including pedestrian and ride-on mowing, line marking, strimming, and all forms of pitch preparation and repair. Responsibilities are not limited to the Club’s pitches, with horticultural work required in the surrounding areas across the Club’s sites, along with the cleaning and maintenance of machinery, tools and equipment.The ideal candidate will also be reliable, have the ability to multi-task, perform under pressure, and have a high level of attention to detail. Additionally, the role requires flexibility, as the Sports Turf and Grounds team may be required to work evenings and weekends (5 days over 7), or at other LCFC locations when required.About The ClubKnowing some of the history of Leicester City Football Club helps you appreciate the sense of community, spirit and family for which the Foxes are renowned for.Formed in 1884, Leicester City became Premier League champions in 2016; this remarkable achievement qualified them for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the Club’s history, and the Foxes went on to reach the quarter finals of the competition. The Club continues to build on that success, and celebrated lifting the prestigious FA Cup in May 2021.Under the stewardship of King Power and the Club’s CEO Susan Whelan, Leicester City Football Club is deeply committed to the local community and its supporters and continually strives to ensure that every point of engagement with fans is truly world class including the experience on matchdays. Meanwhile, investment in the Club continues, with the 2021 opening of a new state-of-the-art Training Ground in north Leicestershire.Benefits PackageLeicester City Football Club offers a competitive salary and pension scheme with life assurance to all its permanent employees. To make the most for day to day living, employees are able to access various retail discount programmes and salary sacrifice schemes, as well as benefit from free onsite parking and onsite, subsidised staff restaurants. Employees also benefit from up to 33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays.Contract Type – Permanent&nbsp; Hours Per Week –37.5One City. One Club. One Leicester.Leicester City Football Club believes that football is for all and we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion, where valuing the individual is our highest priority. We are working to see equality across all areas of the Club and welcome applications from all areas of the community. We are committed to the wellbeing of our staff and welcome applicants seeking flexible hours.If you have any requirements in regards to the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to support your needs.Leicester City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure &amp; Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.

Skilled Sports Turf Operative

St Annes Old Links is a highly regarded Championship course on the Fylde Coast, Lancashire.&nbsp; The club has a proud history of hosting county, regional and international events, most recently, both final qualifying for The Open and The Amateur Championships in 2022.We are seeking an individual to join our team as a Mechanic.&nbsp; The successful candidate will play an integral role in the development of a brand-new workshop facility which is due for completion in March 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;Candidates should be&nbsp;self-motivated, enthusiastic and possess good communication skills.&nbsp; The successful candidate will need to demonstrate an excellent understanding of machinery maintenance practices, machinery diagnostics and some experience in fabrication.&nbsp; An excellent overall understanding of Health and Safety protocols in the workplace will also be required along with ability to plan, organise and implement an efficient maintenance schedule.&nbsp;&nbsp;Qualifications and Key Skills:<ul><li>Minimum 3 years’ experience in a mechanical role</li><li>Preferably qualified to level 3 diploma in mechanical studies, preferably in sports turf </li><li>Positive attitude and ability to work within a team or individually</li><li>Strong work ethic and progressive</li><li>Confidence to lead and motivate best practice in machinery care and servicing</li><li>Positive Communication skills</li><li>UK Driving Licence</li><li>IT Literacy</li></ul>Role:<ul><li>Full time – 40 Hours per week (Mon-Fri) plus weekend work on rota</li><li>Participate in department and club operational meetings</li><li>Liaise with colleagues, suppliers, contacts and clients in line with club policy</li></ul>Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide a leading role and help manage the maintenance facility </li><li>Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance schedule</li><li>Diagnose and repair machinery issues </li><li>Maintain accurate digital records</li><li>Spare parts, budget and stock control</li><li>Observe and implement Health and Safety best practice</li><li>Provide training and development on mechanical issues for junior colleagues</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>A competitive salary based on experience</li><li>Annual Leave 28 days inclusive of Public Holidays</li><li>Company Pension Scheme</li><li>Training budget for professional development</li><li>BIGGA Membership</li><li>Assistance with relocation if required</li></ul>Please apply with covering letter, references and C.V. via e-mail to Greg Wellings:<a href="mailto:course@stannesoldlinks.com" target="_blank">course@stannesoldlinks.com</a>Closing date for applications is Friday 14th March 2025.&nbsp; Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 17th March 2025.

St Annes Old Links GC

Mechanic

About UsThe Richard Pate School is owned and operated by Pate’s Grammar School Foundation. It is a successful co-ed independent day school for 3-11 year olds in Cheltenham, offering children a broad education in modern, purpose-built facilities which include specialist Art, Science and IT classrooms, and a separate Nursery building. The School provides a varied extra-curricular programme, and also offers a Breakfast Club and After School Care. The school has its own minibus.&nbsp;&nbsp;Outdoors, the school is set within a beautiful 11 acre semi-rural location, and enjoys its own woodland, pond area, floodlit Astro pitch, hardstanding netball/tennis courts and extensive playing fields accommodating a range of pitches. In addition, the Nursery and Reception classes open onto their own outdoor learning areas.&nbsp;We are seeking an individual with grounds maintenance skills and experience, who will be responsible for upkeeping the school grounds, and preparing and maintaining sports pitches.&nbsp; A willingness to be flexible and assist with a range of other general support tasks around school is also an important aspect of the role.In summary the role is as follows:<ul><li>Part-time permanent post, 52 weeks per year, working 07.00 – 11.00 Monday to Friday* (some flexing of hours may be required, working slightly longer hours in summer months and slightly less in winter months).</li><li>To manage the school’s grounds to ensure they are attractive, safe spaces. Tasks include: planting; weeding; strimming; watering.</li><li>To prepare and maintain a range of seasonal pitches and courts (cricket, rugby, tennis etc).</li><li>To assist the Site Manager with a range of general tasks around school (e.g. gritting and snow clearance, driving the empty minibus, building the stage for performances).</li><li>Start date as soon as possible.</li></ul>In return we offer you:<ul><li>A positive working environment, with friendly and supportive colleagues.</li><li>A generous annual leave allowance and a pension scheme with employer contributions.</li><li>Free parking on site and subsidised lunches during term time.</li><li>Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work Scheme.</li><li>Training, essential Personal Protective Equipment and a work mobile phone.&nbsp;</li></ul>To apply for this role:Please download our Application Form and Information Pack from the school website by clicking 'Apply'.Completed application forms should be posted to:BursaryThe Richard Pate SchoolSouthern RoadCheltenham GL53 9RPOr emailed to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:bursar@richardpate.co.uk" target="_blank">bursar@richardpate.co.uk</a>NB: CVs will not be accepted in place of an application form, but may be submitted as additional supporting documentation.&nbsp;Applications must be received by noon on&nbsp;Tuesday 25 February 2025Interviews will be held on Thursday 6 March 2025Start Date as soon as possible.Pate’s Grammar School Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.&nbsp;. In accordance with the DfE’s Keeping Children Safe in Education, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates prior to interview, and online checks undertaken.Pate’s Grammar School Foundation is an equal opportunities employer.<a>Please let us know if you have a disability and require any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process.</a>

Groundsperson

SIS Group is a world leading group of companies in the manufacture of artificial grass and in the design, construction, installation, and maintenance of synthetic and natural sports pitches throughout the UK and overseas. This includes an exciting innovative product – SISGRASS, a hybrid of natural grass and artificial turf stitching.SIS has experienced unprecedented growth over the last five years and a high level of business development and expansion is planned for the future, particularly with the SISGRASS product. With an expanding portfolio of UK, European and overseas clients, particularly within the educational and sports sectors, SIS is seeking a&nbsp;SISGRASS Project Coordinator/ Site Manager.This role will encompass planning, co-ordinating and administrating in-excess of sixty projects a year being completed all around the globe. Administration / co-ordination will also be required for approximately thirty installation crew members. The work will be on sites within the UK as well as globally, where your skills, administration and planning will lead to hybrid sports pitch installations at high prestige sports venues across the world.The successful candidate shall be experienced in sport grass maintenance as groundsmen as well as project &amp; crew administration / co-ordination with the relevant technical skills, although training shall be given on current processes. You shall be highly organized with sound experience in resource planning and co-ordination; with a passion and commitment to the delivery of a high-quality service. Excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills are required with an ability to solve problems, think creatively, often under pressure. The ability to think ahead and plan accordingly is critical.SISPITCHES is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates from our diverse community are welcome and will be considered based on their skills, knowledge, and experience suitable for the role.

SIS Pitches

Project Coordinator / Site Manager

London Stadium are looking for a Grounds Apprentice to join the team.&nbsp; The successful candidate will be supporting the Head Groundsperson and the wider grounds team in providing and maintaining high standards of Groundsman-ship within London Stadium and the adjoining community pitch.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2>You will be looking to take your first steps in a career in grounds management, showing enthusiasm to learn and develop, progressing with both your career and studies. You should be able to demonstrate experience of (whether that be through work, studies, volunteering, hobbies or other interests) working effectively as part of a team, showing a positive attitude and communicating clearly.&nbsp;<h2>How to apply</h2>Apply through our online application system by 11:59pm on Sunday 23rd February 2025. First round interviews will take place during the week commencing 3rd March.&nbsp; We are looking for someone to start from April 2025.<h2>Benefits</h2>Employees of London Stadium 185 Ltd (LS185) are eligible to an extensive range of health and welfare benefits, as summarised below. Further information will be provided to the successful candidate on appointment.<ul><li>25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees), plus bank holidays</li><li>Discretionary bonuses will be considered for exceptional performance based on personal and company results over a calendar year&nbsp;</li><li>Private medical insurance with Bupa (with option to add dependents through salary deductions)</li><li>Life insurance and income protection with Canada Life, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme and discounts platform</li><li>Workplace pension with Royal London: our current pension match is 5% employer contribution and 5% employer contribution</li><li>Paid sick leave</li><li>Enhanced family leave: maternity/shared parental/adoption offer is 26 weeks full pay, 10 weeks half pay and three weeks at the statutory rate</li><li>Additional paid leave for fertility treatment &nbsp;</li><li>Suite of loans, including season ticket, childcare deposit, tenancy deposit and cycle to work loans</li><li>On site fitness room&nbsp;</li><li>Discounted membership of just £15 per month at Copperbox Arena</li><li>Learning and development, health and wellbeing, and social activities</li><li>Selection of other local discounts</li></ul><h2>About London Stadium</h2>Built to host London 2012, the former Olympic Stadium at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is home to Premier League football club West Ham United and UK Athletics. With rock concerts through the intervening months, our versatile venue has also seen us host the Rugby World Cup, international and domestic Rugby Union, The Race of Champions, the RFL Four Nations and was home for the first Major League Baseball games to be played in Europe. &nbsp;

London Stadium

Grounds Apprentice

Finchley Cricket Club is seeking a Head Groundsman with the experience and dedication to prepare and maintain playing and practice areas at the Finchley cricket club, This represents a fantastic opportunity to join a highly ambitious club with well over a hundred playing members and hundreds of juniors to make&nbsp;a significant contribution. &nbsp;You will be organised, ambitious, flexible and enjoy working outdoors. &nbsp;Core responsibilities of the Head Groundsman include:<ol><li>Responsibility for the preparation &amp; maintenance of all cricket square, grass nets, outfields, grass and non-turf net areas to an excellent standard.</li><li>Prepare the ground for all other events and recreational use as directed. Full maintenance and preparation.</li><li>Maintain to an excellent standard the remainder of the ground at the Finchley cricket Club including (but not limited to) the external grass surrounds, sightscreens, groundsman shed(s) and entrances. These include car parking and recreational areas such as the boundary bar &amp; patio.</li><li>Perform the end of season maintenance for all sports including the hire of necessary equipment and organise the purchase of all sand, seed, fertiliser and other items as needed.</li><li>Liaise with the ground manger pitch/square plans as well as offering proactive ideas to improve all playing surfaces used by the FCC.</li><li>Prepare, implement and monitor monthly and annual maintenance programmes to ensure the grounds are well presented. Collect and record data on the playing surfaces. To direct any other part-time grounds staff in maintenance tasks.</li><li>To estimate the resources required for work projects and to make recommendations on the best use of playing surfaces, including producing a costed annual ground budget.</li><li>A sound understanding of Health &amp; Safety regulations. This will include a sound understanding of legislation relating to chemicals and dangerous substances.</li><li>Ensure safe work practices are in place all the time. Comply with the club's Health &amp; Safety policies including all relevant risk assessments.</li><li>Ensure all equipment is correctly maintained and serviced, keeping an up to date service log.</li><li>Maintain regular effective communication with the Cricket Chairman, Head of Men's cricket, other sport section representatives &amp; the Ground Secretary.</li><li>Provide a helpful and professional service to senior and junior players, coaches and other users and visitors to the club. This job profile is not an extensive or definitive list of all possible job responsibilities. These may evolve considering business needs and at the direction of the Leadership Team. &nbsp;</li></ol>Skills/Experience:<ol><li>Essential: At least three years cricketing experience as a groundsman.</li><li>Groundsman qualification (on the job as well as academic) PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates Awareness of health &amp; safety legislation</li><li>Flexible in working hours and prepared to work weekends and bank holidays.</li><li>Committed and enthusiastic attitude to work.</li><li>Full UK clean driving licence. Positive, proactive team member. Punctual. &nbsp;</li></ol>Desirable: Must show interest in personal improvement and technical development. Experience in maintaining machinery. An interest in cricket or sport in general. Start Date: TBA For the correct applicant the club will pay above market rate with hours and pay negotiable. Job Type: Contract or Self-employed status as well as a Permanent / PAYE position Pay: Depending on Experience Benefits:<ul><li>Free parking &nbsp;</li></ul>Licence/Certification:<ul><li>Driving Licence (preferred) &nbsp;</li></ul>Work Location: In person Application deadline: 01/03/2025 Expected start date: &nbsp; TBCTo apply, send a copy of your CV and cover letter to Finchley Cricket Club Chair, Graham Leggett, via email (<a href="mailto:grahamleggett810@gmail.com" target="_blank">grahamleggett810@gmail.com</a>). &nbsp;

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