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<dl><dd>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our School Estates and Facilities team.&nbsp; The role of Groundsperson will involve grounds husbandry to the school's playing fields.Qualifications and practical experience in Grounds Maintenance are preferred, but training will be given to the suitable candidate.Normal working hours are 08:00&nbsp;to 17:00 Monday to Friday, although the candidate must be willing to work overtime when required, particularly in the Summer Term. This will include some weekends, which will be paid or time will be taken off in lieu.&nbsp;Please see below for further details:<a href="https://issuu.com/bsg1541/docs/groundsperson_8_?fr=sZDAyMTc5NTgxMzU" target="_blank">APPLICANT INFORMATION PACK</a></dd></dl>

Groundsperson

Sawston has a wide variety of public open spaces including a cemetery, parks, woodland, footpath, play areas and sports pitches. The council needs an experienced person to manage, maintain and develop these much-used facilities.&nbsp;For example, you might be planting, pruning, grass seeding, hedge trimming, strimming and spraying, using the council’s power tools and gardening machinery. You’ll also take responsibility for maintaining fences and gates, and undertake basic repairs and maintenance to premises and equipment as needed.You’ll take pride in your work and will be able to communicate well with other staff, members of the public, councillors and suppliers. You’ll be happy working on your own or as part of a team.Relevant qualifications helpful, but training will be available.• Full time, 37 hours, Monday to Friday – flexible by negotiation• Salary £15.08 per hour (£29,093) per annum• Parish Council pension scheme, subject to eligibility criteria• Protective clothing will be providedFull job description and details of how to apply sawston.gov.uk or <a href="mailto:clerk@sawstonparishcouncil.gov.uk" target="_blank">clerk@sawstonparishcouncil.gov.uk</a>Closing Date Friday 6th December 2024Interviews will take place Thursday 12th December

SAWSTON PARISH COUNCIL OFFICE

Sawston Parish Council

Grounds Keeper

West Herts Sports Club wish to recruit a Grounds Supervisor at their Park Avenue Site in Watford. The successful candidate will be self- motivated and able to work independently on their own as well as interact with Club members from the various sporting sections. The Club maintains:• 2 Cricket Squares.• 4 grass football pitches• 1 Multi Use Games Area• 10 Tennis Courts (3 Grass).<h3>Main Duties:</h3>Day to Day Maintenance of all types of playing surfaces. A contactor will help with general upkeepof grounds (ie litter picking, leaf clearing weeding etc)Regular marking of playing surfaces.Work within a set Capital and Expense BudgetSafe use and operation of equipment and machinery used in grounds maintenance.Adherence to current HS&amp;E safety regulations and best practice.<h3>Working Pattern:</h3><ol><li>37.5 hrs per week.</li><li>You will be working 52 weeks per year.</li><li>20 days contractual holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Flexibility in working hours will be required in peak times particularly during the summer and can be discussed with line manager.</li></ol><h3>Ideal Candidate:</h3>• General knowledge and experience of pitch preparation.• Level 2 in Sport Turf Management• PA1, PA2 and PA6 spraying certificates• Experience in preparation of cricketing and tennis grass surfaces.• UK Driving licence• A can do attitude.Applications with CV’s should be sent to Dennis Lock (email <a href="mailto:dennis.lock@icloud.com" target="_blank">dennis.lock@icloud.com</a>), If any further information about the post is required please phone (Mob 07792085329).Closing Date: 13th DECSalary Range: £30-35K - Depending on qualifications and experience.

West Herts Sports Club

Grounds Supervisor

The prestigious Queen's Club, located in London, is currently seeking an Assistant Grounds Manager to join its esteemed team.Established in 1886, The Queen’s Club was the first multipurpose sports complex ever to be built, anywhere in the world.The Club offers its Members the opportunity to play Lawn Tennis, Padel, Real Tennis, Rackets and Squash on some of the finest courts in the world.An oasis of calm, The Queen’s Club is situated conveniently close to the centre of London. Along with first-class sporting facilities, the Club also offers excellent entertaining and dining facilities, including an elegant restaurant, bar, museum, and The President’s Room, all of which are located within the Members’ Clubhouse. The overall setting is both tranquil and charming.This, together with the array of racquet sports available, is why The Queen’s Club remains one of the most coveted memberships in the country.The Opportunity:The Queen’s Club is seeking an Assistant Grounds Manager who has a passion for turf management and exceptional people skills to join our leading team. This is a rare chance to become part of a prestigious and world-renowned venue with a global reputation for excellence. In this role, you will work closely with the Grounds Manager, assisting in the management and leadership of a dedicated, small team of grounds staff to maintain our high standards.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>To assist in the day-to-day upkeep and management of excellent grounds and court facilities for the enjoyment of Members; helping support and build the reputation of The Queen’s Club as the finest racquet sports club in the world.</li><li>Assist in the management of and the maintenance to, all outside facilities, Club grounds and indoor tennis courts including grass courts, clay courts, padel courts, all weather and indoor courts, hedges, shrubbery, car park and grounds in general.</li><li>Assist in the preparation/running of all events and tournaments across the Club, including The Queen’s Club Tournament.&nbsp;</li><li>Assist in the general training and development of staff members to include: Setting out and line marking, clay court maintenance, procedures and health and safety compliance.&nbsp;</li><li>Health &amp; Safety Lead for the Grounds Department</li><li>Support the Head Grounds Manager in overseeing a team of groundskeepers, delegating tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring all work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.</li><li>Help manage the maintenance, repair, and safe operation of all groundskeeping equipment, such as mowers, strimmers, and other machinery, ensuring equipment is always in top working condition.</li><li>Assist in managing stock levels of supplies such as fertilisers, grass seed, and line marking paint. Help track expenses and ensure that the grounds budget is maintained within guidelines.</li><li>Work closely with suppliers and partners to maintain a positive relationship.</li></ul>Desired Skills &amp; Qualifications:<ul><li>NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Turf Management/Grounds Maintenance.</li><li>Spraying Certificates PA1, PA2 and PA6.</li><li>IOSH Certificate&nbsp;</li><li>Full, clean driving licence</li><li>Proven experience in groundskeeping, preferably with a focus on sports turf or tennis courts</li><li>Experience in team supervision or leadership is desirable</li><li>Flexibility to work during peak times, including weekends and evenings`</li></ul>The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package listed below.<ul><li>A friendly and supportive working environment.</li><li>25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays.</li><li>Medicash healthcare</li><li>6 % contributory company pension scheme.&nbsp;</li><li>Discretionary annual performance bonus 1-4%</li><li>Use of the Club’s courts, gym and fitness studio (during off peak times).</li><li>Free breakfast, lunch and dinner &amp; refreshments while on duty.</li><li>Childcare vouchers.</li><li>Cycle to work scheme.</li><li>Car salary sacrifice scheme.</li><li>Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.</li><li>24/7 Employee assistance program.</li><li>Interest-free Season ticket loan.</li><li>Long service award.</li><li>Eye Test and glasses contribution</li></ul>

Deputy Grounds Manager

<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 - Wednesday 27th November 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! &nbsp;

Arsenal FC

Grounds Person

Bradfield 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;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: Monday 2 December 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

Grounds Person (Preparatory School)Responsible to: Head of Grounds (Preparatory School)Primary Responsibility: Preparation and maintenance of all sports playingsurfaces and general estate duties as directed by theHead of Grounds.Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week7.30am to 4.00pm (with 1 hour lunch break)Full time, full year position.Responsibilities:The main responsibilities include:• Mowing, aeration and fertilising: tractor mounted and pedestrian machinery;• Line Marking: Initial setting out and mark and weekly over marking;• Cricket pitch preparation and maintenance: Mowing, scarifying, rolling, marking, autumn renovation and ensuring pitches are protected from inclement weather;• Driving a utility vehicle or similar;• All sports surface preparation including grass, hardstanding and artificial turf;• Winter sports pitch preparation and maintenance to include synthetic sports surfaces;• Leaf clearing, litter picking, bin clearance, and debris clearing;• Goal post erection, dismantling, storage and maintenance;• Snow clearing, salt spreading and gritting;• Roping off and preparing for events;• Carry out car parking duties as required;• To keep borders, thoroughfares and highway footpaths clear and free from litter at all times;• Working flexible hours when required including occasional Saturdays and/or evenings;• Assisting with tasks at the Warwick Road campus if and when required;• Undertaking any other tasks as considered reasonable by the Grounds Manager or Bursar;• Basic maintenance of the Grounds Machinery;• To assist in the efficient running of the Grounds Workshop;• Liaising with and supporting the gardens team as appropriate.General:• Promoting welfare and safety of all members of the school community, and adherence to the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy;• Support the aims of the school;• Support all members of the school community with respect and consideration;• Set a good example to pupils in terms of appropriate dress, standards of punctuality and attendance;• Actively support the values of the school at all times;• Take responsibility for professional development, participating in staff training including INSET days where required, and the school’s CPD and professional development procedures;• Participate in the management of the school by attending meetings as required;Reviewed February 2022• Adhere to the Health &amp; Safety Policy, ensuring that all tasks are carried out safely and effectively with due regard to the health and safety of all members of the school community, including visitors and the post-holder.• To operate machinery in a safe and effective manner in accordance with the operatorsmanuals with due regard to Health and Safety instructions and Risk Assessments.• To clean and maintain machinery and equipment to maintain good working order.Other:The Job Description is subject to:• Other reasonable requests by negotiation with the Grounds Manager, Bursar andHead of the Preparatory School.• Annual Review• This job description may change along with the needs of the school and in consultation with the post holder.Person Specification: Grounds Person (Preparatory School)Essential DesirableQualifications Willingness to undertake training and development appropriate to the role.NVQ3 (or equivalent qualification) or above in relevant subject (i.e. Sports Turf or Horticulture)PA1 and PA6 Spraying QualificationFull UK driving licenceExperience Previous experience of undertaking Grounds or Horticultural tasks to a high standardPrevious experience of working in an educational environmentKnowledge and SkillsAbility to lift, operate machinery and work outside A working knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation Good level of knowledge of marking, maintenance and upkeep of a variety of playing surfacesExcellent organisational skills and the ability to multi-taskManual Handling TrainingPrior experience of solving problems with different playing surfacesAwareness and understanding of safeguarding and welfare of childrenPersonal Attributes<ul><li>Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children</li><li>Ability to reflect upon and improve own practice</li><li>Ability to develop excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Organised and able to prioritise workload when required</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and high quality of work</li><li>Ability to work on own initiative, work without direct supervision and solve problems</li><li>A team-player</li><li>An exemplary degree of personal integrity</li><li>Physical and mental capacity to undertake the role</li><li>Ability to draw clear, calm boundaries when appropriate</li><li>Common Sense</li><li>The capacity to remain calm and cope with the unexpected&nbsp;</li><li>Highly professional manner</li><li>Ability to problem solve</li></ul>

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