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Salary and Benefits£37,000-£42,000 dependant on experience5% Club Bonus Scheme23 days holiday increasing to 28 days based on length of serviceNon-Contributory Pension scheme / Private Health CareMembership for domestic games, Tickets for International Games and loads moreWho are weSurrey 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 PositionWe’re looking for a Grounds Person to help maintain our world-class pitches to the highest standards.You’ll be part of a passionate team that takes pride in making sure our grounds are always looking their best. It’s a hands-on role, so you’ll need to be flexible, detail-oriented, and genuinely interested in turf care—especially in a sporting environment.&nbsp;It’s a great chance to grow your skills in a place that supports your development and always aims to be the best. And if you’re keen to progress, there’s a clear path to becoming a senior grounds person once you’ve got the right experience and qualifications.What you’ll do<ul><li>Ensuring the Club’s playing surfaces are maintained and presented to the highest possible standards using the latest turfcare machinery, equipment, and techniques. </li><li>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.</li><li>Lead and guide casual groundstaff as required enabling the smooth running of matchdays and non-matchdays. </li><li>Routine maintenance of turfcare machinery</li><li>Maintain health and safety in the workplace and comply with company procedures and guidelines.</li><li>All other duties consistent with grounds preparation at an industry leading sporting venu</li></ul>The PersonThe successful candidate will have the following experience / skills / qualities:Essential:Qualifications and Experience:<ul><li>Possession of a Level 2 qualification in Sports Turf Maintenance or an equivalent recognised certification.</li><li> A minimum of three years’ demonstrable experience in preparing and maintaining sports pitches to a high standard</li><li> Proven track record of working within a professional sporting environment or institution.</li></ul>Skills and Attributes:<ul><li>Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.</li><li>Commitment to delivering work of the highest standard with attention to detail and pride in presentation.</li><li>Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.</li><li>Flexible and proactive approach to working hours, including availability for evenings and weekends in line with the demands of the cricket season.</li><li>Genuine&nbsp;passion for sport, with a clear understanding of the operational requirements of cricket fixtures and seasonal demands.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>PA1, PA2 &amp; PA6 Safe use of Pesticide, qualifications</li><li>Valid UK driving license</li></ul>To ApplyPlease apply via Workable with your CV outlining why you are suitable for this role.Closing date for applications is 10 October 2025.We want to make all opportunities at Surrey County Cricket Club accessible to anyone who wants to apply. If submitting a written application is not the best way to tell us about your skills and experience, please let us know and we will discuss it with you.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&nbsp;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.

Kennington Oval Limited

Groundsperson

Due to the continuing growth of our busy Grounds and Gardens department, we are looking to recruit a Groundsperson. The department is responsible for the maintenance of 76 acres split between the Upper School, Prep School, Pelican School, Porson Road sports field, and the Perse Playing Fields at Abington. Using the department vehicles, the team works flexibly across all sites. The role will involve maintaining the day to day upkeep of the hard and soft areas of the grounds, ensuring that the sports pitches are safe and fit for use and that all areas appear well maintained at all times, across all sites. Previous grounds experience is essential for the role, and a trade related NVQ would be an advantage.&nbsp;The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.&nbsp;We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development.&nbsp;We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.&nbsp;Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website: <a href="https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/" target="_blank">https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/</a>Closing date: 31st October 2025 at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.Safer RecruitmentThe Perse School recognises that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject, or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations).All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity.&nbsp; This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.&nbsp;

The Perse School

<h3>About King’s:</h3>This is a hugely exciting time to be joining the King’s Sport &amp; Wellness team at the New Malden Sports Ground. Over the next few years, we will be looking to expand the scope and quality of our offering to the King’s community.<h3>About the role:</h3>The post holder will contribute to the department’s mission to deliver unique sport and wellness experiences that unite our members and optimise our people and potential.The purpose of this role is to support the Sports Grounds Manager in the delivery of outstanding sports grounds and pitches and lead the daily and weekly operations at the New Malden Sports Ground to enhance the quality of our facilities and user experience.The Lead Grounds Person will also work collaboratively with the Sports Ground Manager to develop a coordinated annual delivery plan for the site.This is a full time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.<h3>About You:</h3>To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:Essential criteria1.&nbsp;Minimum Level 2 Sports Turf qualification2.&nbsp;Experience working at Sports Grounds or within the grounds industry3. Good knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations.4.&nbsp;Experience in a customer service environment.5. Good communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).6. Ability to work as part of a small team and on own initiative.Desirable criteria1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience of working with Higher Education students and staff2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A good level of education (A-level or equivalent)Full details of the role and the skills and experience required, can be found in the attached job description which provided on the next page.We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.To find out how our managers review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.This role does not meet the requirements of the Home Office and therefore we are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and Occupational Health clearances.

Lead Grounds Person

The City of Salford Community Stadium Limited (CosCos) owns and operates the 12,000 capacity Salford Community Stadium (currently named the CorpAcq Stadium). The stadium is home to Sale Sharks from rugby union’s top flight and Salford Red Devils rugby league. It has recently acted as host venue for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. COSCOS Ltd is owned by Salford City Council.As well as the main stadium, the company owns the land around the stadium including two training pitches.Grade:<ul><li>Grade PO (inclusive up to 40 hours per week) £ competitive</li><li>Holidays 33 per year inclusive of Bank Holidays</li></ul>Location of work:<ul><li>Salford Community Stadium</li></ul>Directly responsible to:<ul><li>Stadium Manager</li></ul>Directly responsible for:<ul><li>Delivering Grounds Management as directed by the Stadium Manager</li></ul>Hours of duty:<ul><li>Hours 37.5 per week; flexible over 7 days.&nbsp; Actual hours of duty will be determined by business needs as agreed with the Stadium Manager. This role will include regular evening and weekend work as attendance on Match Days is essential.</li></ul>Primary purpose of the job:<ul><li>To lead the grounds management team and to develop and maintenance excellent pitch surfaces. </li><li>Responsible for outside areas and maintenance of machinery and equipment.</li><li>Ensure that all health and safety requirements are met, meeting the needs of stadium users, management of pitch maintenance budget.</li></ul>Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:<ul><li>Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 Diploma in Sports Turf Management/Horticulture (or equivalent) (Essential)</li><li>Minimum 7 years’ industry related experience (Essential)</li><li>Driving Licence (Essential)</li><li>Spraying certificates PA1,PA2 and PA6 (Essential) or working towards</li><li>Sound understanding of lighting rigs and undersoil heating</li><li>Have a developed awareness of H&amp;S regulations in their area of responsibility</li><li>Previous experience working with hybrid and/or fibre-sand pitches</li><li>Have a sound understanding of legislation in relation to chemicals and dangerous substances</li></ul>To ApplyPlease apply via email (<a href="mailto:hr@salfordcommunitystadium.com" target="_blank">hr@salfordcommunitystadium.com</a>) with your CV outlining why you are suitable for this role.Closing date for applications is 20th November 2025.We want to make all opportunities at Salford Community Stadium accessible to anyone who wants to apply. If submitting a written application is not the best way to tell us about your skills and experience, please let us know and we will discuss it with you.At Salford Community Stadium, 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.Salford Community Stadium 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.

Salford Community Stadium

Stadium Grounds Manager

Chigwell School is looking for a flexible and proactive person with experience in grounds maintenance, presentation and performance to join our Grounds team. The ideal candidate will preferably have experience in preparing cricket/football pitchesWe are looking for candidates to have a specialism in grounds, but the successful candidate will be expected to undertake work in the school gardens and will be collectively responsible for ensuring that the School grounds, sports pitches, lawns, gardens and the general outdoor estate is well maintained and kept to a high standard at all times.This role is a full time, all year- round position. Some Saturday working will be required.Chigwell School offers a competitive salary and benefits package and a supportive working environment. There is a well-developed programme of professional development. There is a strong sense of community and colleagues are dedicated and get on well together.Further details about this role can be found in the Job Description below. Interested applicants should complete the application form below and send it to the HR Manager: <a href="mailto:hr@chigwell-school.org" target="_blank">hr@chigwell-school.org</a>.Closing date: 3rd November 2025-early applications welcomeApplications will be considered as they are received so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.The School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes a diverse pool of candidates.Supporting documents<a href="https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/cdn.chigwellschool.com/documents/Application-Form-Jan-2022.docx" target="_blank">Application Form</a><a href="https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/cdn.chigwellschool.com/photos/cadogan-hall-2025/Groundsman-Job-Description-Oct-2025.pdf" target="_blank">Groundsman Job Description</a> &nbsp;Chigwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS.

An exciting opportunity has become available within the ground’s maintenance department at Watford Football Club. We are looking to recruit a Senior/Skilled Grounds Staff member to be a part of a forward-thinking team, responsible for providing a&nbsp;pitch maintenance programme and to ensure delivery of excellent playing surfaces at Watford FC training ground based in London Colney.&nbsp;The role will be based on a 40-hour week which will include evening, weekend and matchday hours, with potential requirement at times to work at our Vicarage Road Stadium.&nbsp;The successful candidate will work as an integral part of the training grounds maintenance team, primarily responsible for carrying out the following duties:<ul><li>Pitch Maintenance - procedures including but not limiting, mowing, marking, aeration, fertilising, scarifying, frost cover application, top dressing, seeding and pitch light maneuvering/maintenance</li><li>Equipment Maintenance - goals, ball stopping nets, advertising boards etc</li><li>Machinery - greasing, cleaning, setting up, oil checks and visual checks before use</li><li>Liaising with coaching staff</li><li>Ensuring the safety of all playing surfaces</li><li>Adhere to club’s health and safety procedures</li><li>Manual lifting above 25kg</li></ul>The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a team, be enthusiastic, hardworking, and be flexible to the requirements of the position and the business.&nbsp;Applicants should ideally live local to London Colney or the surrounding areas and be a UK resident or non-UK resident with a valid UK work permit and ideally have experience working within a similar role.You must have:<ul><li>NVQ level 2 in sports turf or equivalent</li><li>Spraying certificates (or working towards) </li><li>Experience of people management </li><li>Excellent time keeping and organisational skills</li><li>Willing to work unsociable hours which will include evenings and weekends and have a flexible approach to tasks</li><li>Understanding of the Clubs commitment to EDI &amp; Safeguarding </li><li>Full UK driving licence or ability to travel various locations due to the demands of the role </li><li>NVQ level 3 in sports turf or equivalent </li><li>Experience of working in winter sports surfaces</li><li>Experience of pitch renovations</li><li>Experience using SGL pitch lights</li></ul>You would ideally have, but not vital:For the full job profile, please contact HR Admin at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hradmin@watfordfc.com" target="_blank">hradmin@watfordfc.com</a>As a regulated activity provider and as part of the short-listing process we may:<ol><li>Complete reference requests prior to interview.</li><li>Carry out an online search for publicly available information as part of the due diligence process.</li><li>If your application is successful be required to obtain a DBS disclosure at the appropriate level (role dependant)</li></ol>Club Commitment:Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion (EDI):We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.Safeguarding:We provide a safe and secure environment for all.&nbsp; We believe Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children &amp; adults is everyone responsibility.&nbsp; Everyone in the organisation has a role to play, to ensure that club policies, procedures and practices regarding safeguarding are followed.Application Process:<ol><li>Please download and complete an application form located on the Club website under the career section (Club/ Careers)&nbsp;<a href="http://www.watfordfc.com/club/careers" target="_blank">www.watfordfc.com/club/careers</a></li><li>Please send completed application form, cover letter detailing why you would be suitable for the role, a copy of all relevant qualifications, right to work in the UK documents and your CV via email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hradmin@watfordfc.com" target="_blank">hradmin@watfordfc.com</a> or by post to HR Admin,&nbsp;Watford Football Club Training Ground, Bell Lane, London Colney, St Albans, AL2 1BZ.</li><li>If you require information in regards how to complete the application form please refer to ‘Application Form guidance notes’ which can be found on the Club website under the career section (Club/ Careers)&nbsp;<a href="http://www.watfordfc.com/club/careers" target="_blank">www.watfordfc.com/club/careers</a></li><li>Please note depending on the role and if shortlisted, reference requests may be taken up prior to interview.&nbsp;</li></ol>

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