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Job descriptionAn 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&nbsp;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_3_?fr=sMDQwZjc5NTgxMzU" target="_blank">APPLICANT INFORMATION PACK</a>

Groundsperson

Darlington Cricket &amp; Athletic Club is seeking a Groundsperson with the experience and dedication to prepare and maintain to the highest standards Feethams Cricket Ground in Darlington Co Durham.Established in 1827 DC&amp;AC are a proud thriving Darlington town centre-based cricket club with a long and established history of fielding both adult and junior teams taking part in league and cup competition across the divisions of the NYSD cricket leagues and selected national competition.For the right candidate, our Groundsperson vacancy is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious cricket club supported by a large playing and non-playing membership and work with a committed management team at a time of strategic change to&nbsp;make a significant contribution to the clubs exciting future.As such we are seeking an organised, ambitious, flexible individual who will enjoy working within, and be accommodating of, a sporting club environment.&nbsp; Candidates will need to show that they will thrive in a cricket club culture.Core responsibilities of the grounds-person will include, but would not be limited to: &nbsp;<ul><li>Maintain all grounds equipment to a high standard and arrange annual (or as needed as hoc) repair / recondition. In ensuring all equipment is correctly maintained and serviced the Head Groundsperson will assume responsibility for keeping an up to date service log.</li><li>Liaise with the Heads of Cricket, Cricket Captains grounds liaison, section representatives and the broader management committee on both in season and future pitch/square plans as well as offering proactive ideas to improve all playing surfaces used by the DC&amp;AC teams</li><li>Prepare, implement and monitor monthly and annual maintenance programmes to ensure the grounds are well presented. Collect and record data on the playing surfaces</li><li>To work productively with DC&amp;AC member volunteers and or any other part-time grounds staff participating in maintenance tasks</li><li>To estimate the resources required for work projects and to make recommendations on the best use of playing surfaces, including producing a costed annual ground budget.</li><li>Demonstrate and apply a sound understanding of Health &amp; Safety regulations. This will include a specific requirement to ensure the clubs compliance with legislation relating to chemicals and dangerous substances.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure safe work practices are in place at all times. Follow and comply with the club's Health &amp; Safety policies including all relevant risk assessments</li><li>Maintain regular effective communication with the Cricket sub committee, Captains of Cricket and Grounds liaison</li><li>This job profile is not an extensive or definitive list of all possible job responsibilities. These may evolve considering changing needs and at the direction of the Management Committee</li></ul>General base requirements:<ul><li>At least three years cricketing experience as a grounds-person</li><li>Grounds-person qualification (on the job as well as academic)</li><li>Awareness of health &amp; safety legislation</li><li>Flexible to working hours and prepared to work weekends, bank holidays during the cricket season. Accommodate the club's policy of winter/summer flexitime</li><li>Committed magnanimous and enthusiastic attitude</li><li>Full UK clean driving licence</li><li>ECB DBS clearance</li><li>Must show interest in personal professional improvement and technical development</li><li>Experience in maintaining grounds machinery</li><li>A passion for cricket and while not essential an ability to take part in playing sides / coaching of playing sides would be considered and an asset</li></ul> Start Date: March 2025 For the correct applicant the club will pay above market rate with hours and pay negotiable within the band identified.&nbsp;The club will also, for the right candidate, consider covering reasonable relocation expenses.How to apply: CV and covering letter to:Gloria HowellsChairDarlington Cricket Club<a href="mailto:gloria.howells@darlingtoncc.co.uk" target="_blank">gloria.howells@darlingtoncc.co.uk</a>Closing date for applications&nbsp;24th January 2024Job Type: Permanent Full Time Salary: £23,000.00-£32,000.00 per year Work Location: In person Feethams Cricket Ground, DarlingtonExpected start date:&nbsp;03/03/2025

Due to the continuing growth of our busy Grounds and Gardens department, we are looking to recruit a Groundsperson. The department is responsible for the maintenance of 76 acres split between the Upper School, Prep School, Pelican School, Porson Road sports field, and the Perse Playing Fields at Abington. Using the department vehicles, the team works flexibly across all sites. The role will involve maintaining the day to day upkeep of the hard and soft areas of the grounds, and ensuring that the sports pitches are safe and fit for use and that all areas appear well maintained at all times, across all sites. Previous grounds experience is essential for the role, and a trade related NVQ would be an advantage.&nbsp;The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18, who attend our Pelican, Prep or Upper.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.&nbsp;We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development.&nbsp;We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.&nbsp;Further details including how to apply can be obtained by clicking "Apply" and being taken to our website.Closing date: 17th January 2025 but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.Safer RecruitmentThe Perse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations).All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity.&nbsp; This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.&nbsp;

The Perse School

Are you passionate about sharing your technical knowledge of professional turf machinery and developing the skills of others?&nbsp;&nbsp;Would you like to work with a world-leading company with sustainability, innovation, and community at its heart?&nbsp;Then we would love to consider you for the role of Divisional Turf Technical Trainer.&nbsp;The job&nbsp;John Deere is a pioneer in the professional turf industry, manufacturing some of the most advanced cutting equipment, precision sprayers, utility vehicles and compact tractors on the planet, serving golf courses and sports grounds across the world.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Divisional Turf Technical Trainer role is intrinsic to the training programme delivered to John Deere’s dealer network, ensuring exceptional product knowledge. You will be responsible for all day-to-day aspects of the delivery and assessment of our global turf technical training curriculum to our dealer personnel. This will also include regional training activities, events, and supporting the wider John Deere turf business.&nbsp;You’ll be working with a global team and given the opportunity to build an international network. John Deere will support you to develop your skills and your career.&nbsp;You will…&nbsp;<ul><li>Deliver our Certified Technician curriculum to our turf dealer network</li><li>Deliver our specialised product training curriculum to our turf dealer network</li><li>Support the execution of strategic sales and marketing training events and activities</li><li>Mentor dealer personnel to grow their capabilities during their development journey</li><li>Ensuring we deliver value to delegates, through your training and facilitation</li><li>Be responsible for all components of virtual as well as face-to-face training delivery</li><li>Maintain and develop training aids, workshop facilities, and resources</li><li>Attend meetings, contribute to specific local, regional and global development projects and activities</li><li>Be expected to travel for up to 30% of your time.</li></ul>Experience and qualificationsQualified engineer, to degree level, equivalent, or time servedClean driving licence&nbsp;Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office&nbsp;Industry experience is desirable but not a requirement&nbsp;Training experience would be an advantage&nbsp;What We Offer&nbsp;John Deere is one of the world’s top 100 brands, our total rewards include more than salary.&nbsp;We offer a competitive rewards package including 24 days' holidays plus bank holidays (increasing with service), the opportunity to buy and sell holidays, a subsidised canteen, a flexible and inclusive working environment, a competitive bonus scheme, a contributory pension scheme and group income protection and group life assurance / death in Service benefits. We invest actively in your individual development, as a business, and offer career development for the right candidate.&nbsp;John Deere is an equal opportunities employer. For further details and to apply by 31 January, <a href="https://careers.deere.com/careers?query=turf%20&amp;pid=137464111440&amp;domain=johndeere.com&amp;sort_by=relevance&amp;triggerGoButton=true" target="_blank">click here</a>. &nbsp;

Divisional Turf Technical Trainer

We’re seeking to appoint a hardworking team player with proven skills in groundskeeping and experience of maintaining outdoor sports facilities to join our team from February 2025. Applicants will need to be prepared to work in all weather conditions and help out more generally as required as part of a small busy team.&nbsp;The ability to drive the school minibus as part of the role is essential.&nbsp;If you are considering relocating, there are also a few staff flats on site which are sometimes available.The Beacon is a large prep school for boys aged between 3 and 13, with superb facilities and resources that support a forward-looking educational environment. The school occupies an 18-acre site in leafy Chesham Bois near Amersham and is accessible by Chiltern Railways and Met Line.&nbsp;&nbsp;To give you a flavour of life at The Beacon, please look at our website&nbsp;<a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beaconschool.co.uk%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cnkarkera%40beaconschool.co.uk%7C10654bcea935426c7ccb08db44b64cbd%7Ca187505011f8474196450c6414dbbd85%7C0%7C0%7C638179321996157792%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=9s%2BM0zxZnyGgFWB4mHYGrkhilH%2Bnt0k10hr1GalDa6E%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">www.beaconschool.co.uk.</a>. Here, you will find our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy among other useful policies on the ‘policies’ page.Please download an Application Form from the School’s website and send a copy of your completed Application Form and covering letter&nbsp;by e-mail to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@beaconschool.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@beaconschool.co.uk</a>Closing date for receipt of applications: <a>Wednesday 22 January 2025.&nbsp; Interview date to be confirmed.</a><a>*We would encourage you to submit your application early as we reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the deadline – if, for example, we receive a number of applications of interest early on.</a>IMPORTANT NOTE:<ul><li>The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Safeguarding checks will include DBS checking, references and other checks – all to be undertaken in accordance with School policy</li><li>The safeguarding responsibilities of the post can be found in the job description and person specification in the recruitment pack</li><li>The post is exempt from the&nbsp;Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974</li></ul>

The Beacon School

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 3 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>

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