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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

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.

Bradfield College

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

ABOUT THE GROUNDS &amp; GARDENS DEPARTMENTWinchester College has an exciting opportunity to appoint a Grounds Assistant starting as soon as possible.The department consists of 10 staff which includes the:<ul><li>Head of Grounds and Gardens</li><li>Deputy Grounds person</li><li>Head Gardener</li><li>2 Senior Gardeners</li><li>3 Grounds Staff</li><li>2 Grounds Assistants (this role)</li></ul>The Head of Grounds is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Department and reports to the Estates Bursar who is the Head of Department. This position reports to the Head of Grounds and Head Gardener.The department is based in Kingsgate Road and maintains a wide variety of facilities and Gardens across several sites, including formal quads and Medieval gardens, 11 unique boarding house gardens and private formal gardens such as the Headmasters and Wardens gardens. The department also looks after the following sports facilities; 13 football pitches, 3 grass plus 3 artificial cricket squares, 8 canvas pitches for Winchester College football, an all-weather surface pitch, and 6 recreational courts and 2 astro tennis courts. In total, the College campus covers over 150 acres of land. There are 11 Boarding Houses (which are due to increase to 13 over the coming years), various private houses and ancillary buildings with grounds. The new sports centre will open with additional Grounds and Gardens added to the departments management program.The Grounds Assistant is a dynamic role working within both Grounds and Gardens teams throughout the various settings on the campus ranging from sports turf maintenance to formal horticultural practices all carried out to the highest of standards.ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE GROUNDS ASSISTANTKey ResponsibilitiesThe following summary of duties is not an exhaustive list, but is intended to help the successful applicant in their understanding of the breadth of responsibilities expected. These include:<ul><li>Under the direction of the Head of Grounds and Head Gardener, undertake grounds and gardens maintenance duties, e.g. grass cutting, hedge trimming, shrub pruning, weeding &amp; clearance of leaves.</li><li>To undertake horticultural operations, e.g. ground preparation, planting, turfing, seeding and pruning.</li><li>In the absence of the Grounds or Gardening team, liaise closely with appropriate games/ events staff to ensure the availability of sports pitches, equipment and college gardens for school and third-party events.</li><li>Understand Risk Assessments and safe systems of working, in line with Health &amp; Safety regulations and ensure that work is carried out to a safe manner.</li><li>Assist the Grounds and Gardens teams with the upkeep of all trees and major hedges, clearing leaves and weeds from appropriate areas.</li><li>Ensure the highest standards of work are achieved in an efficient and timely manner.</li><li>Provide effective materials and machinery management to ensure all equipment is correctly stored and maintained.</li><li>Carry out minor works to improve the site.</li><li>Good physical fitness and the willingness to climb ladders</li></ul>PERSON SPECIFICATION AND KEY QUALITIESIt is essential that the successful applicant has/is:<ul><li>The ability to work well as part of a team and be a good team player.</li><li>Previous experience working in a horticultural setting</li><li>Honesty and reliability.</li><li>Self-motivation.</li><li>Good organisational ability.</li><li>Good attention to detail.</li><li>Be capable of working under pressure and on their own initiative as required.</li><li>Have an awareness of Health and Safety and a willingness to undergo appropriate training where needed.</li><li>Full Driving License</li></ul>Terms and ConditionsStart dateAs soon as possibleHours of WorkThis is a Full time, 40 hours per week position where staff will be expected to accept reasonable flexibility in working arrangements and the allocation of duties to reflect the dynamic roles and responsibilities within the College environment.This will include weekend work on a rota-based system as well as additional evening hours to cover sporting fixtures, College events and additional workloads, as deemed necessary by the Head of Grounds.SalaryThe salary for this position is £25,529.00 (gross) per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. Salary is paid monthly, in arrears, to a nominated back account in 12 equal payments. Salary levels are reviewed on 1 September annually and this appointment will be next reviewed in September 2025.Wider Benefits<ul><li>Free staff lunches during term time.</li><li>Access to Staff Counsellor.</li><li>Use of sports facilities, including gym membership, tennis courts and in 2025, a new 25m swimming pool. Exercise classes, including spinning and circuits are also available.</li><li>Tour of the College, with discounted rates available for booking venues within the school’s grounds for hospitality events.</li><li>Cycle to work scheme.</li><li>Free access to an ongoing cycle of cultural, musical, theatrical and sporting talks and events.</li><li>Employee Referral Scheme, with a reward of up to £250 for staff (subject to scheme conditions).</li><li>Free Library membership with access to a range of online journals and magazines.</li></ul>How to ApplyIf you have any questions about this vacancy or the recruitment process, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@wincoll.ac.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wincoll.ac.uk</a>.Closing date for applications: Noon, Tuesday 17th September 2024.For full job description, please click <a href="https://www.winchestercollege.org/employment-opportunities/my-application/vacancy/8351443Spz" target="_blank">here</a>.Please note that applications will be dealt with as they arrive. Winchester College reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.Further information about the school can be found at <a href="http://www.winchestercollege.org/" target="_blank">www.winchestercollege.org</a>.

Winchester College

Grounds Assistant

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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