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37 HOURS PER WEEK, 52 WEEKS PER YEAR PLUS PAID HOLIDAYSBucks Pay Range 4-5 , ISN 21-30(Actual Annual Salary £30,361-£35,725) dependent on experience. Hours are annualised due to seasonal variationDue to the retirement of the current post holder, a rare opportunity has arisen to be responsible for the maintenance of the grounds at Aylesbury Grammar School and Aylesbury High School.We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Grounds Maintenance Manager to join our exceptional Premises Teams . Duties will involve maintaining the grounds and amenity areas across both sites covering multiple sports and locations.The successful candidate will have the knowledge of grounds maintenance and the ability to use relevant machinery and vehicles.Nurturing Character Since 1598To obtain further details please see the Recruitment Pack on the School’s website, and if you have further questions please email the Headmaster’s PADonna Miles:<a href="mailto:dmiles@ags.bucks.sch.uk" target="_blank">dmiles@ags.bucks.sch.uk</a>Closing date for applications: 10am on Monday 17 November 2025. Interviews to beheld shortly after, with a grounds visit on either 20 or 21 November.The School reserves the right to appoint a candidate to this post at any stage in the selection process. AGS is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.&nbsp; Aylesbury Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer.The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include : -Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. AGS 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.All appointments will be made on merit in a fair and transparent process. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all suitably qualified people. However, as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals are currently under-represented within the School, which does not reflect our diverse student body, we welcome all applications.

Grounds Maintenance Manager

Girton College is seeking a Grounds and Sports Facilities Manager to join our Gardens and Grounds team in this newly created position. The purpose of the role is to maintain, manage and develop the sports grounds at the College and at its properties in Cambridge and be primary point of contact for sports related queries.In addition to being responsible for the general maintenance, preparation and continuous improvement of Girton’s outdoor grounds areas and sports surfaces to the highest practicable level, duties will also include working with the Head of Welfare and Wellbeing to research, develop, cost and implement proposals for enhancement and promotion of Girton’s sports facilities to increase participation and exercise.The ability to work positively as part of a team is essential for this role along with a passion for sport and the widening of access to sport.&nbsp;For more details about the role including qualifications, please see the <a href="https://www.girton.cam.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2025-10/Candidate_pack_Grounds_sports_facilities_manager.pdf" target="_blank">Candidate Pack.</a>We offer 34 days annual leave (includes Bank Holidays), workplace pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme, free on-site parking, free use of gym and swimming pool, free lunch plus other benefits commensurate with working for a large Cambridge University College. Some weekend work may be required to prepare pitches and wickets prior to home matches.Closing date for applications: &nbsp;9th November at 11.30pm.How to Apply<ul><li>To apply, please submit a CV and a covering letter detailing how your skills and experience match the person specification to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk</a></li><li>If you require additional information or support, please e-mail&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk</a></li></ul>Further Information<ul><li>The Candidate Pack is available <a href="https://www.girton.cam.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2025-10/Candidate_pack_Grounds_sports_facilities_manager.pdf" target="_blank">here.</a></li><li>Please note the College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.</li><li>The College is an Equal Opportunities employer encouraging diversity and inclusion.</li><li>If you would like more information about the role, you may contact the HR Department at <a href="mailto:recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk</a>.</li><li>All employers are subject to a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 to check that anyone to whom they offer employment has the right to work in the UK.</li></ul>

Grounds and Sports Facilities Manager

<h3>The Role</h3>We are looking for a Grounds Person on a 12 month fixed term contract basis to join our team and support the maintenance and general upkeep of our playing surfaces at Boreham Wood.<h3>Who we are</h3>We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success – read more about our history, <a href="https://www.arsenal.com/history" target="_blank">here</a>.Beyond that, we are passionate about our <a href="https://www.arsenal.com/community" target="_blank">local community</a> and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture and community. We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing (even when no one is looking).<h3>Your day-to-day</h3><ul><li>Uphold our world class playing surfaces - you'll assist in delivering pitch operations in a timely manner and completed to the expected standard to ensure excellent maintenance of the playing surface &nbsp;</li><li>Carry out daily activities to as part of a wider team - you’ll be using our handheld and ride on cutting equipment, strimming around trees, operating our sprinklers, hand digging borders, spreading composts, incorporating into soil, sweeping up hard standing areas, pruning shrubs, disposing of leaves, cuttings and debris, and hand weeding sensitive areas where chemical control is not permitted</li><li>Wide use of machinery in renovation of grass areas - use of turf cutters, edgers, scarification, aeration machinery and seeders</li><li>Efficiently use specialist equipment - you will carry out tractor and trailer work and use a range of machinery in renovation of grass areas such as turf cutters, stone buriers, scarifiers and seeders, tractor and trailer work, sand spreading if required</li><li>Keep a keen-eye on the finer details - you'll assist in the renovation of the grounds and play a key role in marking out pitches, applying fertiliser, aeration and watering plants &nbsp;</li><li>Support wider team with important manual tasks - you will help out with deliveries and undertake manual handling of bags of sand, fertiliser and seed ranging from 20-25kg &nbsp;</li><li>Prioritise best-in-class standards - you'll proactively clean equipment stores and washdown areas and play a vital role in ensuring we're working in an impeccable and spotless environment</li><li>Assist in matchday set up - you'll be entrusted to ensure smooth delivery of matches. This includes pitch testing, divoting</li></ul><h3>What we are looking for</h3><ul><li>Qualified expert - you hold NVQ level 2 or above in green keeping and groundsmanship or equivalent &nbsp;</li><li>Experience with a range of key equipment - you've used a wide range of turf equipment such as cylinder mowers, ride on mowers, scarification equipment and a wide range of renovation equipment as well as hedge cutters, strimmers and all equipment associated with amenity landscapes &nbsp;</li><li>Background in all aspects of grounds keeping - you've not only applied your specialist skills to playing surfaces but also to wider amenity landscapes as well</li><li>Proud team player - you're able to collaborate courageously with the wider team but you also demonstrate the capabilities to work using your own initiative &nbsp;</li><li>Safety conscious individual - you have a good understanding of the latest health and safety legislation related to the proper use of equipment and machinery &nbsp;</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and communication skills - you take a meticulous approach to your work and pride yourself on your ability to build strong relationships with colleagues &nbsp;</li><li>Clean UK driving licence - you'll be able to transport yourself to our club's various different locations</li></ul><h3>Why choose us&nbsp;</h3>At Arsenal, we want everyone to feel a sense of trust and belonging, so we are proud of both our club values and also what we offer to our employees. As one of our Gunners, you will receive:<ul><li>An exciting reward and recognition scheme</li><li>Generous holiday allowance which increases with your length of service</li><li>Great internal learning and development programmes</li><li>A flexible hybrid working model</li><li>Priority access to apply for match tickets</li><li>A competitive health and wellbeing benefits package</li><li>A leading Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Great discounts with some of our Partners</li></ul>Discover why ‘Our Gunners’ are proud to be part of our team - <a href="https://careers.arsenal.com/pages/our-culture" target="_blank">view their stories here.</a><h3>Arsenal for Everyone</h3>Arsenal for Everyone is our commitment to promoting and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion, so that everyone connected to the club feels like they belong to the same Arsenal family. We believe that diversity of background, skills and experience drives our success on and off the pitch. <h3>Disability Confident Leader</h3>We are a Disability Confident Leader. We actively welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. 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 <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 <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> - please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment decisions. &nbsp;Our Commitment to SafeguardingWe are committed to ensuring that our environments for children, young people and adults at risk remain safe and inclusive. We therefore require successful candidates to complete a DBS check and other essential background checks prior to starting their employment. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, a DBS will be either a basic, standard, or enhanced check.<h3>Application Closing Date - Thursday 13th November 2025</h3>Please note: we reserve the right to close the position early if application volumes are particularly high. We encourage you to get your application in sooner rather than later.Updates on the status of your application will be sent via email, please routinely check your spam and junk folders, as occasionally emails sent via the Teamtailor platform will find themselves there.Good luck!

Arsenal FC

Grounds Person At Boreham Wood (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

<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.

Groundsperson

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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