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Job Type: ​​​Full Time (40 hrs per week)Salary:​​​​ Competitive/depending on experienceResponsible To:​​ Tennis ManagerRole Overview:&nbsp;St George’s Hill Lawn Tennis Club, a prestigious private members’ club with an international reputation for excellence, is seeking a highly experienced and knowledgeable Head Grounds Person.We are looking for a dedicated professional with a strong background in grass court turf management, as well as wider experience in grounds and tennis court maintenance. This is a rare opportunity to join one of the world’s leading racquet sports clubs and play a key role in maintaining its exceptional facilities.In this leadership position, you will oversee a small team of grounds staff and be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of presentation and performance across all outdoor areas.Club Facilities Include:Racquets<ul><li>19 All-Weather Outdoor Tennis Courts</li><li>13 Grass Tennis Courts</li><li>2 Indoor Tennis Courts</li><li>4 Squash Courts</li><li>Badminton, Pickleball &amp; Table Tennis</li></ul>Fitness<ul><li>Gym – Indoor and Outdoor</li><li>Gym Studios</li><li>Indoor Swimming Pool</li><li>Steam Room</li><li>Sauna</li></ul>Social<ul><li>Bar and Restaurant</li><li>Function Room</li><li>Lake &amp; Terrace</li><li>Children’s Play Area</li><li>Spa</li></ul>Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Grounds and Facilities Management: Oversee the day-to-day maintenance and presentation of all club grounds and court facilities to ensure the highest standards are consistently achieved for member enjoyment.</li><li>Team Leadership and Development: Effectively manage the Deputy Head Grounds Person and Groundskeeping team by delegating tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring all work is completed efficiently and to a high standard. Foster a culture of continuous professional development, actively supporting your own learning and that of your team.</li><li>Budget Management: Set, monitor, and manage the Grounds Department budget. Maintain accurate records of expenditures and ensure all spending aligns with the approved financial plan.</li><li>Facilities Maintenance: Take full responsibility for the maintenance of all outdoor areas, including tennis courts, landscaped grounds, paths, trees, hedges, planting schemes, the lake, car park, irrigation systems, and drainage infrastructure.</li><li>Court Surface Management: Oversee the preparation and upkeep of all indoor and outdoor tennis court surfaces. Implement and adhere to weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance schedules to ensure optimal playing conditions and surface presentation.</li><li>Health and Safety Compliance: Serve as the department’s lead on all health and safety matters, ensuring full record keeping and compliance with current legislation and club policies.</li><li>Machinery and Equipment Oversight: Ensure the effective storage, maintenance, and servicing of all machinery and equipment used by the Grounds team.</li><li>Stock and Inventory Control: Manage inventory levels for all grounds-related materials and supplies, including fertilisers, grass seed, clay, chemicals, line marking paint, and other consumables.</li><li>Event Support: Assist in the preparation and execution of all club events and tournaments, ensuring grounds are presented to the highest standard.</li><li>Supplier and Contractor Relations: Build and maintain strong working relationships with all relevant suppliers and external contractors to ensure service quality and value.</li><li>Recruitment Support: Support the recruitment process for grounds staff by advertising vacancies, reviewing applications, and conducting interviews in collaboration with your line manager.</li></ul>Skills &amp; Qualifications:Essential:<ul><li>Minimum of 5 years’ leadership experience in a senior groundskeeping role, preferably within a racquets club, with a strong focus on sports turf management.</li><li>NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Turf Management or Grounds Maintenance.</li><li>Valid spraying certificates: PA1, PA2, and PA6.</li><li>Full UK driving license.</li><li>Flexibility to work weekdays, including evenings and weekends, as required.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with members, colleagues, and board/committee members.</li><li>Highly organised, knowledgeable, proactive, and passionate about maintaining a first-class sports environment.&nbsp;</li></ul>Desired:<ul><li>COSHH certification.</li><li>First Aid certification.</li><li>Manual handling training.</li><li>Key understanding of IT office programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.</li></ul>Application:The ideal Head Grounds Person will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing our beautiful club grounds, proactively introducing innovative ideas, and exemplifying strong communication skills with a consistently professional approach.To apply for the position of Head Grounds Person, please submit your CV and covering letter and potential start date to Piers Herfet-Jones, Tennis Manager, at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:piershj@stghltc.co.uk" target="_blank">piershj@stghltc.co.uk</a>.&nbsp;

Head Grounds Person

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

Wycombe Abbey seeks to appoint a member of Grounds Staff to undertake the upkeep and maintenance of the School’s grounds and gardens.Reports to:Grounds Manager, and ultimately to the Headmistress.Contract:This is a full-time, permanent contract. The first six months will be a probationary period.Hours of Work:37.5 hours per week, working 7:30am - 3:45pm, Monday to to Friday, plus every fourth Saturday, 7:30am - 12:30pm, 52 weeks per year. Some flexible hours will be required from time to time to meet demand, e.g: Dove Day, start and end of term, severe weather etc. This will include weekend work as well as the above.Holiday:30 days per annum, plus bank holidays.Salary:£29,998 per annum.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>Main Duties:<ul><li>Maintenance of all School grounds including sports pitches, parkland, woodland.</li><li>Spraying of appropriate herbicides and pesticides.</li><li>Keep roads and paths clear and safe in severe weather conditions and adhere to the School’s Snow &amp; Ice Plan.</li><li>Assist colleagues within the Grounds and Gardens Team.</li><li>Assist with car parking or other duties to help parents at the beginning and end of terms or on such other occasions as requested.</li><li>Assist with the servicing/maintenance of grounds machinery.</li><li>Any other duties required to help with the smooth running and efficiency of the School.</li></ul><h3>Person Specification</h3>Specialist Knowledge and Experience<ul><li>An interest and enthusiasm for grounds maintenance.</li><li>Strong knowledge of grounds maintenance.</li><li>Able to present work well, to put the finishing touches to work and ensure all jobs are finished to a high standard.</li><li>NVQ level 2 of equivalent in Horticulture/Grounds Maintenance.</li><li>Spraying Certificates PA1 and PA6.</li></ul>Communication<ul><li>Able to communicate effectively with colleagues.</li></ul>Problem Solving<ul><li>Able to identify and discuss potential solutions for problem areas within the grounds.</li></ul>Reliability<ul><li>Able to follow directions from managers and respect policies and procedures. Shows commitment to the organisation and task completion.</li></ul>Flexibility, Resilience and the Ability to Work Unsupervised<ul><li>Able to adapt to changing demands and work in all weather conditions.</li><li>Whilst the role has the support and back up of the Grounds Team, when there are peaks in workload the post-holder will be working on their own for substantial periods and should be comfortable understanding this type of working.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>CS30/CS31 Chainsaw Qualifications.</li><li>Spraying Certificate PA2.</li></ul><h3>Safeguarding</h3>Wycombe Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.How to Apply:&nbsp;Please see the job profile document for full information about this role.  To apply, please complete an application form and submit this, together with a covering letter, to the Headmistress, Mrs J Duncan.Should you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact the HR Team on 01494 895575 or <a href="mailto:hr@wycombeabbey.com" target="_blank">hr@wycombeabbey.com</a>Closing date for applications: Sunday, 19 October 2025Interviews: Week commencing Monday 20 October 2025We reserve the right to appoint to this position before the closing date, should we receive a high volume of suitable early applications.Wycombe Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.&nbsp;The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.&nbsp;This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants are required to declare: All unspent convictions and conditional cautions.&nbsp;All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).&nbsp;Further information regarding filtered convictions, please refer to Filtering Guidance by the Ministry of Justice and Nacro Guidance. We are an equal opportunities employer.&nbsp;&nbsp;Registered Charity No. 310638.

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