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About the Role:Joining the Pitch Performance department as a Skilled Groundsman, based at the club’s Training Ground. Prepare and maintain all the football pitches and playing surfaces at The Training Ground in line with industry standards. Maintain all surrounding areas of pitches and any other designated area as reasonably requested.The Pitch Performance department plays a key role in ensuring the club’s professional players have the best surfaces possible to perform in both training and in matches.The Perks of the Job:<ul><li>Opportunity to access tickets for events at The City Ground.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Access to high street and gym discounts.</li><li>Discount within our Club shop.</li><li>Free on-site parking.</li></ul>Key Tasks and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assist the Pitch Performance Manager/Deputy in the preparation, presentation and maintenance of all playing surfaces and football pitches at the Training Ground.</li><li>Ensure all areas are maintained and kept to the highest professional and industry standards.</li><li>Undertake all grounds management duties including but not limited to cutting, mowing, line marking, aerating, devoting, spraying, fertiliser and sand application, strimming and rotary mowing, and grooming of artificial surfaces.</li><li>Drive ride on mowers, tractors and using all associated attachments and implements responsibly, verti-draining and multi-coring.</li><li>Keep surrounding areas and Ground storage areas, etc tidy.</li><li>Wear any personal protective equipment provided, and comply with all Health and Safety guidelines, working in a manner not to cause injury or harm to yourself or anyone else, or the property of the Club.</li></ul>What are we looking for:<ul><li>Demonstrable experience in working as a grounds person preferably within a sporting institution.</li><li>NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Grounds Maintenance essential. Level 3 beneficial.</li><li>Pa1, Pa6 &amp; Pa2 spraying qualification an advantage.</li><li>Experience of driving relevant vehicles such as tractors and ride on mowers.</li><li>Excellent timekeeping, attendance and is reliable.</li><li>Dedicated to working to the highest standard at all times, displays a positive attitude, is discrete and trustworthy.</li><li>Resilient and comfortable working outdoors.</li><li>Excellent physical fitness including the ability to walk up to 6 miles at any one time and to lift goods of up to 25kg without the use of manual handling equipment.</li></ul>Forest For EveryoneWe aim to create a culture which embraces and celebrates our differences, enables individuals to feel comfortable, maximise their potential and eliminate discrimination.Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.Nottingham Forest Football Club is a signatory of the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code. We are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we require all applicants to provide accurate diversity data during the application process. &nbsp;Disability Confident Committed EmployerWe are a Disability Confident Committed employer.&nbsp; We encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions.&nbsp; If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.If you are likely to meet the definition of being a "disabled person" according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidance" target="_blank">Equality Act 2010</a>, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disability-confident-guidance-for-levels-1-2-and-3/level-1-disability-confident-committed#offer-an-interview-to-disabled-people" target="_blank">Disability Confident Scheme</a>&nbsp;- please indicate this in your application form below.&nbsp; The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment selections.Our Commitment to SafeguardingAs part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (“DBS”) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that may have been incurred. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the Club and the PL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.

Nottingham Forest Football Club

Grounds Person

The ClubSituated in 42 acres of landscaped grounds adjacent to the River Thames in Fulham, The Hurlingham Club is recognised as one of the world’s finest private member clubs. Since its opening in 1869, The Hurlingham Club’s croquet and tennis lawns, botanical gardens and stately Georgian Clubhouse have made it a sought-after destination for exclusive sporting and social activities. &nbsp;The Club offers a truly unique and rewarding environment to work, blending a rich history with a progressive outlook. With 26 specialised departments, each contributing distinct roles and functions you will have the opportunity to interact with vibrant, multi-faceted colleagues and members that share common interests and represent a wide range of backgrounds, professions and perspectives. The members actively contribute to the Club’s community, atmosphere, heritage and culture.The DepartmentThe Grounds Team are part of the Estates Department and are made up of 26 professional and highly motivated individuals who pride themselves on the maintenance and upkeep of the prestigious grounds. The grounds of the Club include ten croquet lawns, thirty grass tennis courts, a cricket ground, a nine-hole golf course, two bowling greens and over a hectare of trees, flowers, shrubs and ornamental lawns. It is through the efforts of the Grounds team that the Club’s members are rewarded year on year with award winning sports surfaces and stunning season changing flowerbeds. &nbsp;The RoleAs a Groundsman you will work 39-hour week (plus weekend overtime – 1 in 3 mornings). Typical duties will include:Typical duties will include:<ul><li>To undertake general turf and grounds duties.</li><li>Reporting and treating common pests fungi and diseases.</li><li>Setting out sports areas.</li><li>Operating lawnmowers and other horticultural machinery.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul> Our Ideal CandidateCandidates will embody our Club values; excellence, responsibility and courtesy.&nbsp; Previous grounds or turf experience and preparing cricket pitches would be advantageous. Advantageous qualifications - NVQ 2 in Greenkeeping / Sports Turf Management and PA1 and PA6 Spraying qualifications. Candidates will have a hands-on approach, the ability to work under pressure, have excellent attention to detail and will be friendly, polite and diplomatic. &nbsp;BenefitsBenefits include:<ul><li>23 days of annual leave (rising to 28 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus Bank Holidays.</li><li>Generous contributory pension.</li><li>Life assurance, group income protection and an enhanced sick pay scheme.</li><li>Opportunities for training, development, and progression.</li><li>Annual pay review and performance related bonus.</li><li>Staff social events, free meals on duty and free onsite parking.</li><li>Along with other benefits!</li></ul>Job Title: Skilled Groundsman Salary: £31k – generous benefits package, annual pay review and performance related bonus Weekly hours: 39 (+ 1 in 3 weekends) Contract: Mon to Fri, perm, full time The Hurlingham Club is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.&nbsp; Please note that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within four weeks then unfortunately you were not successful in your application on this occasion.

Groundsman

About Bath RugbyBath Rugby is one of the oldest and most prestigious rugby clubs in the world. Competing in the Gallagher Premiership and European competitions, we are committed to excellence on and off the field. We pride ourselves on a culture of performance, collaboration, and professionalism.Role OverviewWe are recruiting for a skilled Groundsperson. This is a new opportunity to join our Grounds Team who look after both iconic locations within the company- Farleigh House and the Rec. We truly do not think there are better locations to work at in Bath (though we might be biased). Our Grounds Team currently consists of three other people and we are looking to gain both a grounds apprentice and a junior or senior Groundsperson.The core purpose of the role is to maintain the pitches and surrounds of the training ground at Farleigh House and the pitch at the Rec to the highest standards to ensure that the pitches are always available for training.To present the match day pitch in the best shape and highest quality for matches.Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Groundsperson at Bath Rugby, you will be entrusted with a range of essential tasks to ensure our playing surfaces are of the highest quality:<ul><li>Carry out regular mowing, edging, and aeration to maintain the pitch at optimal playing condition.</li><li>Apply fertilisers, treatments, and pest control measures as needed to promote healthy turf growth and appearance.</li><li>Accurately mark and paint lines on the field for matches and training sessions, ensuring clear and professional markings.</li><li>Manage and maintain groundskeeping equipment, ensuring they are in excellent working condition.</li><li>Keep a vigilant eye on weather conditions and adjust maintenance activities accordingly to protect the playing surface.</li><li>Work closely with the groundskeeping team to ensure all aspects of the facility are well-maintained.</li><li>Assist in preparing the facility for matches and events, ensuring the grounds are impeccable and ready for action.</li><li>Adhere to health and safety regulations to provide a secure environment for players, staff, and visitors</li><li>Any other tasks that may be deemed appropriate by your line manager</li><li>On occasion you may be asked to help with event set-ups working across the wider grounds and gardens teamDesirable skill &amp; Experience</li><li>We are ideally looking for an experienced individual who has successfully maintained sports turf to a professional standard.</li><li>The individual must also hold or be working towards the appropriate technical qualification,</li></ul>such as:<ul><li>Level 2 City &amp; Guilds Diploma in Sports and Amenity Turf Maintenance</li><li>NVQ Level 2 Sports Turf Management.</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Beautiful offices onsite at our Farleigh House High Performance Centre</li><li>Complimentary Bath Rugby Tickets</li><li>Ballot access for RFU International Matches</li><li>Complimentary Bath Rugby Kit</li><li>Local &amp; Partner Discounts Inc. Homewood Spa &amp; Longleat</li><li>Frequent Nutritious Staff Lunches</li><li>Regular Socials</li><li>High-Performance Gym Use</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Health Cash Plan</li><li>24/7 Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Life Assurance x 4</li><li>Enhanced Maternity &amp; Paternity Leave</li><li>25 Days Holiday</li></ul>LocationThe Rec in Bath city centre. Due to the rural location and limited public transport, applicants must live within commuting distance and have access to their own transport.How to ApplyPlease send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to <a href="mailto:opportunities@bathrugby.com" target="_blank">opportunities@bathrugby.com</a>Application Deadline: 18th August 2025Bath Rugby is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Groundsperson/Junior Groundsperson

<h2>Job overview</h2>We are seeking a committed, and passionate Grounds Person with knowledge of machinery and sports pitch maintenance to join us at Forest.This is a full-time permanent position, supporting the maintenance and development of amenities and playing surfaces, ensuring safe consistent playing surfaces are available for use as necessary. &nbsp;Why work at Forest? &nbsp;There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include: &nbsp;<ul><li>Generous CPD budget &nbsp;</li><li>Comprehensive Professional Development Review system &nbsp;</li><li>Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme &nbsp;</li><li>Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day &nbsp;</li><li>20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13 &nbsp;</li><li>Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre &nbsp;</li><li>Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme &nbsp;</li><li>Contribution towards private medical insurance fees &nbsp;</li><li>Membership of a pension scheme &nbsp;</li></ul>Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged. Forest School reserves the right to make appointments at any stage. &nbsp;Please note that if you have previously applied for this position and were not successful, your application will only be reconsidered if there have been significant changes to your qualifications, or skills that align more closely with the person specification. &nbsp;The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Forest School

Bancroft’s, one of the country’s leading co-educational day schools, are looking for a Groundskeeper who will&nbsp;work on all sports playing fields at our main school site and West Grove playing fields. Grounds staff are also expected to undertake work in the schools gardens, borders and boundaries, ensuring these areas are maintained to a high standard.&nbsp;This position would suit a “hands on” experienced individual who is flexible and committed to providing quality sports spaces. The Groundskeeper takes an active role whilst understanding the changes in the sporting seasons.&nbsp;&nbsp;The position is a permanent 52 weeks per year role.&nbsp; The working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 0800 to 1600 with 30 minutes unpaid lunch.The salary range is £28,000 - £33,000 per annum based on qualifications and experience.We have a commitment to supporting ongoing professional development for all of our staff.Bancroft’s creates a happy learning environment, where bright children are challenged and supported to become the best versions of themselves. &nbsp;Bancroft’s is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.&nbsp;&nbsp;For further details, an application pack and to apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above or email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hr@bancrofts.org" target="_blank">hr@bancrofts.org</a>The closing date for applications is&nbsp;9am on Friday 22 September 2025&nbsp;and interviews will take place week commencing&nbsp;Monday 29 September 2025&nbsp;Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.&nbsp; We reserve the right to interview early applicants should a suitable candidate apply.Required from October/November 2025Location: Bancroft’s High Road Woodford Green Essex IG8 0RFBancroft’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.&nbsp;Applicants are required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).&nbsp;Bancroft’s may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their applications.The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Bancroft’s is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.&nbsp;

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