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Senior GroundspersonFull timePermanent£35,000 per annumWestminster School is seeking an Senior Groundsperson to lead in maintaining and managing the school’s playing surfaces and surrounding areas to the highest standards.The school’s 10-acre playing field at Vincent Square, the largest square in Central London, provides pupils with easy access to sports facilities close to the school. The grounds include cricket pitches, football pitches, tennis courts (with tarmac and artificial grass surfaces), and an activity area for younger pupils from Westminster Under School.As the Senior Groundsperson, you will work closely with the Head Groundsperson, taking on a range of essential grounds maintenance duties. These include marking and overmarking sports areas, caring for artificial playing surfaces, and ensuring that all sports pitches are well-maintained. You will also be responsible for horticultural tasks such as ground preparation, planting, turfing, seeding, and pruning. Additionally, you will oversee the setup and maintenance of sports equipment, ensuring everything is ready for school events and games.To be successful in this role, we would like you to hold a Level 2 GMA Technical Certificate in Turf Surface Maintenance (or equivalent) and have significant experience in grounds maintenance. A full, clean UK driving licence is essential, along with a solid understanding of health and safety regulations related to grounds work.About the schoolWestminster is one of the UK’s leading academic institutions and is the only ancient London school to occupy its original site. Situated close to Parliament and Westminster Abbey, together with the stimulating diversity of the South Bank and West End, the school has a special atmosphere.We offer a variety of benefits, including:<ul><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and discretionary Christmas stand-down period. Leave should be taken when convenient with the workload and deadlines</li><li>Pension – contributory defined contribution scheme</li><li>Free school lunch is provided</li><li>Use of school gym (restricted hours)</li><li>Private medical cover (opt-in)</li></ul>For further information and to apply, please click the apply button.The deadline for applications is midday on Wednesday 2nd October 2024.Interviews will follow shortly after the closing date.We are an equal opportunities employer. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex or sexual orientation.The school is a Registered Charity (no 312728).

Senior Groundsperson

The Grounds Team at the National Football Centre, St. George's Park are looking for a proactive and personable Grounds Team Leader.In role you will&nbsp;provide a direct and personal link between the Deputy and Head of Grounds &amp; Estates and the rest of the Grounds team, providing continuous support to the Assistant Head of Grounds, and stepping up in their absence.The Team Leader will provide leadership along with a point of contact for all assistant grounds people when out working and onsite and work proactively with the Head of Grounds &amp; Estates and other members of the Grounds team to maintain and prepare all pitches to the highest standard for all events hosted on the group pitches.What will you be doing?<ul><li>Day to day support for both Assistant Head of Grounds and all Assistant Grounds People, in whichever way support may be required.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain and prepare the pitches to relevant universal playing standards for all codes of sport hosted by SGP as agreed by bodies such as FA, UEFA, IRB, NFL and FIFA</li><li>Maintain surfaces to agreed standards by adhering to pre- defined maintenance programmes developed in conjunction with Assistant Head of Grounds or any external contractors whom may be involved.</li><li>Maintain all pitch equipment in line with manufactures standards to ensure optimum operation at all times whilst ensuring all other staff do the same.</li><li>In conjunction with the events team work with event owners to manage all pitch related logistics (line marking, deployment of pitch protection, scheduling of rehearsals, etc)</li><li>Work with Pitch Contractors to reinstate pitch as dictated by the event calendar</li><li>Operate and maintain all machinery and tools to maintain the pitches to the highest standard whilst ensuring all other staff do the same.</li><li>Support with the overall estates management and maintenance where required</li><li>Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities.</li><li>Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained.</li><li>As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.</li></ul>What are we looking for?Essential for the role:<ul><li>Possess a minimum of L2 NVQ or equivalent</li><li>Excellent Communication skills</li><li>Excellent personable skills</li><li>Basic skills in Microsoft Office</li><li>Experience of working in a professional grounds role</li><li>General Knowledge of professional football</li><li>Flexible approach to working hours</li><li>Clean, full driving licence</li></ul>Beneficial to have:<ul><li>Line management experience or experience in supervising small teams</li><li>Possess a L3 NVQ or equivalent</li><li>Interest in professional sports in general</li><li>COSHH qualification preferred</li><li>Relevant Health &amp; Safety qualification preferred</li><li>Hold NPTC accreditation PA1, PA2 and PA6</li></ul>What's in it for you?We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.We pride ourselves in offering a competitive&nbsp;salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:<ul><li>Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.</li><li>Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.</li><li>Free private medical cover.</li><li>A contributory pension scheme.</li><li>An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.</li><li>A hybrid working model offering greater flexibility.</li></ul>For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, <a href="https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers" target="_blank">https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers</a>Our OrganisationThe Football Association [The FA] is the not-for-profit governing body of football in England. It is responsible for promoting and developing every level of the game, from grassroots through to the professional game, and generates significant revenue to support investment into English football each year.The FA oversees England international teams across men's, women's, youth and disability football, as well as running the National League System and FA Competitions including the Emirates FA Cup and Women's Adobe FA Cup, and the world-class facilities of Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park, all with a purpose to Unite the Game and Inspire the Nation.We currently work within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary.&nbsp;Your contract with The FA will specify a fixed location of Wembley Stadium or St. George's Park unless the role is advertised as a home-based contract. The&nbsp;contractual location of this role can be found at the top of this advert on our FA vacancy page.The FA, For All, For YouOur equality, diversity and inclusion strategy forms an integral part of our long-term commitment to using our influence across English football to create a game free from discrimination.<a href="https://www.thefa.com/-/media/thefacom-new/files/about-the-fa/2021/fa_a-game-for-all-strategy.ashx" target="_blank">https://www.thefa.com/-/media/thefacom-new/files/about-the-fa/2021/fa_a-game-for-all-strategy.ashx</a>A Game For All outlines three key strategic commitments – Lead the Change, Be the Change, and Inspire the Change – which will ensure tackling discrimination remains a core priority for English football for years to come.We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association&nbsp;actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities&nbsp;employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.Documents<ul><li><a href="https://careers.thefa.com/jobs/vacancy/grounds-team-leader-nfcsgp0394-national-football-centre-st-georges-park/2229/description/ajaxaction/downloadfile/?id=250480&amp;pagestamp=4c5a4e95-5a57-4e83-849c-f3fc50795286" target="_blank">TM0934 FA BENEFITS BOOKLET V1.pdf (188.82 KB)</a></li></ul>

King Edward's School and King Edward VI High School for Girls

Grounds Team Leader

<h3>The Role</h3>We are looking for a Grounds Person to join our team and support the maintenance and general upkeep of our world class playing surfaces and amenity landscapes at the Sobha Realty Training Centre.<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). &nbsp;<h3>Your day-to-day</h3><ul><li>Uphold our world class playing surfaces and landscapes - you'll be entrusted with the maintenance of our playing surfaces and amenity landscapes &nbsp;</li><li>Carry out daily activities to as part of a wider team&nbsp;- 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>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</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 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></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; &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; &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><h3>Arsenal for Everyone &nbsp;</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 &nbsp;</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.<h3>Application Closing Date - Thursday 26th September 2024</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.Good luck!

Arsenal FC

Grounds Person

<h3>Candidate profile:&nbsp;</h3>The Skilled Grounds Person is accountable to the Head Groundsman on a day-to-day basis. The Bursar has overall responsibility for the support staff throughout the School.&nbsp;Please note that in addition to these functions the Grounds Person would be expected to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required as directed by the Head Groundsman or Director of Estates. Working as part of a flexible team<h3>Essential requirements:&nbsp;</h3>The successful candidate will have a GMA Level 2 qualification.&nbsp;A GMA National Technical Certificate of BTEC First Diploma or similar would be an advantage.&nbsp;Awareness of relevant Health and Safety legislation.&nbsp;At least 2 GCSEs at grade C and above.<h3>Desirable requirements:&nbsp;</h3>A valid driving licence would be advantageous but is not essential.<h3>Process to apply:</h3>Please click "Apply" to visit our website and find further details on how to apply online.

Skilled Grounds Person

Head of GroundsSalary:&nbsp;£42,000-£50,000 depending on experienceContract:&nbsp;PermanentHours:&nbsp;Full timeBradfield College is looking for a hard-working individual with previous grounds management experience to lead our Grounds Maintenance team.&nbsp;The College has one of the most beautiful school campuses in the country set within an area of outstanding natural beauty and has the resources and desire to deliver high quality surfaces as part of our thriving and successful sports programme.As Head of Grounds, you will lead the Grounds Maintenance team to maintain, conserve and enhance the sports facilities and grounds at the College. You will assist in the development of seasonal and weather dependent schedules of work including snow clearance and salting paths and roads, as well as overseeing the provision of sports surfaces and the setting-up and dismantling of sports equipment.You will demonstrate an excellent understanding of health and safety and the ability to actively promote a positive culture towards it. You will also need a GMA Level 4 qualification or equivalent and a full UK driving licence with trailer entitlement. Previous experience in grounds management and of managing a team is essential, along with extensive knowledge of sports turf management.The role is full time, averaging out to 40 hours per week with a summer and winter work schedule.&nbsp;&nbsp;In return, Bradfield College offer a variety of benefits, such as:<ul><li>Fee remission on child’s places at the College</li><li>Free meal during the working day provided when College kitchens are open</li><li>Subsidised membership of the Sports Complex and College Golf Club</li><li>Health Cash Plan&nbsp;</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme&nbsp;</li><li>Contributory Pension Scheme</li></ul>For full details of the position and an application form please click the apply button to be directed to the school website.&nbsp;Closing date: 30th September 2024.Bradfield College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening as part of their application, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Head of Grounds

Sports Operations SupervisorJob reference: SRF47312/RSalary: £29,605 - £33,966 per annumLocation: Whiteknights Reading UKContract: Full time – PermanentThe unique “University within a Park” setting of the University of Reading is an inspiring place to come to work.The University has a wide range of benefits for its employees including generous annual leave, a defined contribution pension and reward and recognition schemes.The Estates Grounds Maintenance team maintain all external soft landscaping, sports facilities and habitats found on all three campuses and halls of residence.The Sports Operations Supervisor is a new post whose principal role is to act as a working supervisor with responsibility for sports pitch maintenance and development, ensuring match ready facilities for the Sportspark.The post will be responsible for the provision of Football, Rugby Union, American football, Lacrosse and other sports on natural pitches along with the maintenance of synthetic surfaces. The post could give someone with a range of sport pitch maintenance experience the opportunity to progress into a more senior role. This post is based at Whiteknights Campus and Bulmershe Sports facility.Please apply via the Jobtrain site, ensuring you fully describe how you meet the key recruiting criteria listed below and within the person specification of the job description:You will be:<ul><li>Able to undertake all lifting and manual tasks associated with the role</li><li>Able to deliver match ready facilities at times at short notice</li><li>Able to operate a range of sports maintenance equipment including tractors</li><li>Able to plan and schedule sports maintenance tasks</li><li>Competent in basic office IT</li></ul>You will have:<ul><li>An unlimited UK valid driving licence enabling you to drive light vans</li><li>GCSE or equivalent pass grade in English Language</li><li>A qualification in sports pitch maintenance or related subject (NVQ level 2/3)</li><li>Previous experience of managing natural and artificial pitches</li><li>Previous experience of managing sports / grounds maintenance teams</li><li>A range of NPTC/ LANTRA certificates of machine and pesticide use competence</li></ul>Informal contact details:Contact Name: Lucy JellisContact Job Title: Deputy Head of Grounds MaintenanceContact Email address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:l.j.jellis@reading.ac.uk" target="_blank">l.j.jellis@reading.ac.uk</a>Closing date: 6 October 2024.Shortlisting and interviewing to be conducted on an ongoing basis, as such, this vacancy may be closed before the stated closing date.

Sports Operations Supervisor

Job Advert Reference: AFCB0036Title: &nbsp; Grounds PersonReports to: &nbsp;Head of GroundsLocation: &nbsp;Various club sites including Vitality Stadium &amp; Academy training groundHours: 35 hours per week ranged over 5 days between Monday-Sunday1 position available with Immediate start.About AFC BournemouthAFC Bournemouth is a family and community club. We strive to deliver a professional, friendly and welcoming approach in all areas of the club. With a small backroom operation, you will be joining a tight knit group who pride themselves on hard work, passion and togetherness.Entering an exciting new chapter in its long and storied history, AFC Bournemouth is proud to retain its focus on family and community. Delivering that engagement with our loyal supporters is a passionate and integrated backroom staff, working closely together to provide a positive and lasting experience for all at Vitality Stadium.Since its takeover by chairman Bill Foley, in a partnership including Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan, the club has seen significant investment committed towards sustaining AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League, highlighted by the construction of a state-of-the-art training facility and the arrival of promising young talent from top clubs around Europe.Job PurposeWe are looking for a skilled (or working towards) Grounds Person on a permanent full-time basis to join the grounds team, to assist in the maintenance of the club's grounds at Vitality Stadium, the training ground and academy sites.Reporting to the Head of Grounds, the successful candidate will have an enthusiasm for the industry, ambition to improve themselves, and thrive to present the clubs playing surfaces to the highest standards.<h2>Main Duties</h2><ul><li>Undertake routine maintenance work of playing surfaces and landscape as detailed on work schedules or as directed by supervisor.</li><li>The safe use and operation of equipment and machinery used in surface maintenance.</li><li>Inform supervisor, where appropriate, take corrective action on mechanical defects or breakdown of equipment.</li><li>Work at the either of 2 sites Stadium/Training Ground and/or Academy.</li><li>Carry out grass cutting, line marking, aeration, scarification, divoting, brushing, weeding, debris clearance, litter picking, pressure washing, pitch set up, hedge cutting, spraying.</li><li>Assist in the specialist maintenance of the clubs’ grounds.</li><li>Keep and maintain in good and clean condition all plant, tools and equipment belonging to the club.</li><li>To be trained on machinery used on the grounds.</li><li>Keep and maintain in good condition all plant tools and equipment used by the team.</li><li>Assisting with the teams/players and/or public who may have questions or need assistance.</li><li>As a member of staff to ensure in all matters, you follow and actively promote the club’s mental health policies and practices to ensure an open, non-judgmental and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.&nbsp;</li><li>As a member of staff to ensure that you to adhere to the club’s safeguarding policies and procedures and are committed to our safeguarding values, creating a safe and positive environment for all those who interact with the club.</li><li>Obligation to adhere to the club’s health and safety policy and procedures.&nbsp;</li><li>As a member of staff to ensure in all matters you follow and actively promote the club’s equality policies and practices to ensure a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.&nbsp;</li></ul><h2>Key Knowledge</h2><ul><li>Qualified to (or working towards) a minimum of ND2 / NVQ 2 (or equivalent) in Sports Turf or Horticulture (Essential)</li><li>Industry related experience (Essential)</li><li>Driving licence (Essential)</li><li>Spraying certificates PA1, PA2 and PA6 (Desirable)</li></ul><h2>Person specification</h2>The Club’s values are at the core of its staff behaviour and how they approach everything they do, therefore we are looking for someone is honest, inclusive, kind, hardworking and loyal.

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