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Reed’s School is a fantastic place to work. Teachers and pupils alike flourish in its friendly, supportive, forward-thinking community. It is one of the leading Independent Day and Boarding Schools in the country and is proud to be providing an education for around 800 pupils, including a significant number who are funded by our charitable foundation. The school is all-boys from 11-16 and has a co-educational Sixth Form.&nbsp;We are looking to appoint a Groundsperson to join our team who are responsible for ensuring that all grounds are maintained to an excellent standard. In particular, the school sports pitches (grass and artificial) will be maintained according to playing seasons, for the use of the School and external Sports Clubs.The role-holder will predominantly work from the Reed’s School site in Cobham but will be required to work from the Ripley Court site as required.The role-holder will work for 40 hours per week with the ability to work flexible shift patterns (e.g. weekends on a rota).The salary band for this role is between £26,000 and £30,000.The closing date for this vacancy will be midday on Wednesday 26th of November 2025.All interested applicants should apply by using the links on the school website.Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a completed application as soon as possible. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate present themselves.&nbsp;The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.&nbsp;Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.&nbsp;This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.&nbsp; The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.reeds.surrey.sch.uk/" target="_blank">www.reeds.surrey.sch.uk</a>&nbsp;

Reed's School

Groundsperson

The City of London has a long-established policy of protecting open spaces in and around London for the enjoyment of the public. North London Open Spaces Division comprises Queens Park, Highgate Wood, West Ham Park and Hampstead Heath inclusive of Golders Hill Park, all of which have achieved Green Flag &amp; Heritage status, a sign of excellence in providing a high quality public open space.The City of London’s North London Open Spaces Department are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable person to join a dedicated team dealing with the protection, promotion and management of the Heath. The duties involve carrying out a range of estate management operations, assisting with events and providing, high quality customer care and uniformed patrols.The successful candidate will assist the Senior Ranger to maintain, protect and conserve Golders Hill Park and Hampstead Heath Extension to high standards, assist with the sites’ management plan and be the on-site contact in the absence of more senior members of staff.&nbsp; Undertake inspection records and contribute to the site management plan and work programme, supervising the work of contractors and volunteers. Provide a visible and professional service that engages effectively with the public across Golders Hill Park, supporting North London Open Spaces and Natural Environment’s aspirations to be widely recognised for its high quality and inclusive services.The role includes team leading responsibilities for the team as you undertake and deliver your duties alongside members of the team in a highly professional manner. Supporting events and entertainment across the department. Leading on annual sports maintenance renovations and implementation of sports pitches on an annual basis as well as tractor-based grass-cutting. Will ideally have a significant relevant experience working in open spaces maintenance including front line customer care and certification in the safe operation of relevant machinery such as tractor driving, strimmers, ride-on mowers and a range of other machinery and hand tools.A full driving licence, good written and verbal communication skills, competency in a wide range of practical skills both for the open spaces and in the office working with a range of Microsoft software such as Word and Excel and a commitment to Continuous Professional Development are compulsory.Closing date: 15 December 2025.

Ranger (Golders Hill Park)

Group, a trailblazing, award-winning group of coeducational schools in vibrant south-east London as our Head Groundsperson and lead the upkeep and development of beautiful, high performance sports fields and grounds across two sites including a 15 acre Jubilee Sports Ground and an ambitious ten year masterplan. &nbsp;🏫 About St Dunstan’s Education Group &nbsp;St Dunstan’s is a growing group of coeducational schools in south-east London, serving approximately 1,500 children aged 2–18. Known for its ambitious and forward-thinking education, the College has received multiple accolades including Coeducational School of the Year (2020), Senior School of the Year (2022), and Most Progressive School in London (2023). &nbsp;Recent developments include the acquisition of the Jubilee Ground (15 acres for sport and community use), a £30 million building programme, and a merger with Rosemead Prep School. The College is committed to a renaissance education, wellbeing, diversity, and a strategy of growth and income diversification. &nbsp;💡 What You’ll Do &nbsp;Reporting to the Director of Estates, the Head Groundsperson will ensure all open space sports facilities and College grounds are maintained to a high standard. This includes: &nbsp;• Maintenance of grass pitches, MUGA, playgrounds, woodland classroom, vegetable garden, and Jubilee Sports Ground (football pitches, cricket squares, 3G pitches, hockey astroturf, tennis courts) &nbsp;• Coordination with the Sports Department and commercial users &nbsp;• Oversight of gardens, signage, lawns, borders, and woodland areas &nbsp;• Leadership and management of the Grounds Team, including rotas, training, CPD, performance reviews, and wellbeing &nbsp;• Compliance with Health &amp; Safety, COSHH, risk assessments, and safe operation procedures &nbsp;• Machinery and equipment maintenance, servicing, and procurement &nbsp;• Promotion of sustainability and cost-effective service delivery &nbsp;• Maintenance of College boundaries and site presentation &nbsp;🎯 What We’re Looking For&nbsp;Essential: &nbsp;• Level 2 Certificate/Diploma in Sports/Amenity/Turf Maintenance or equivalent &nbsp;• Full driving licence (held for more than 2 years) &nbsp;• Experience supervising a small team &nbsp;• Experience in turf, pitch, and artificial surface maintenance &nbsp;• Knowledge of grounds-related Health &amp; Safety legislation including COSHH &nbsp;• Good communication, planning, and organisational skills &nbsp;• Commitment to safeguarding and attention to detail &nbsp;Desirable: &nbsp;• Experience/knowledge of garden and landscaping &nbsp;• Experience working in a school environment &nbsp;🌈 Why St Dunstan’s? &nbsp;• A forward-thinking, inclusive culture that champions individuality, diversity, and equality &nbsp;• Tuition fee remission, private healthcare, and generous staff benefits &nbsp;• Free lunch and beverages during term time &nbsp;• Access to on-site gym, pool, tennis courts, and free off-road parking &nbsp;• A commitment to staff development, wellbeing, and creativity &nbsp;• Work in one of the UK’s most progressive independent schools, recognised for innovation and excellence &nbsp;✨ Excellence. Differently. &nbsp;At St Dunstan’s, Excellence. Differently. is more than a motto — it’s a mindset. We redefine success through brave thinking, human-centred values, and a future-facing outlook. From pioneering curriculum design to national recognition for wellbeing and inclusion, we lead with purpose and creativity. Join a team that challenges convention, celebrates individuality, and empowers every member of our community to thrive. &nbsp;Early applications are advised as the College reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process. &nbsp;St Dunstan’s College reflects the diverse location in which it is situated. In a recent review of our racial diversity by ‘Flair Impact’, we were found to be the most racially diverse school out of their client base of over 30 British independent schools. We see diversity to be of intrinsic and essential value to the contemporary, ambitious and forward-thinking education we offer at St Dunstan’s. We encourage applications from people who share this view, and from professionals of all backgrounds, communities and industries. We are a school that places individuality and identity at the heart of what we do. &nbsp;The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. &nbsp;Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. As this role involves 'regulated activity' with children the successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure application. Employment will be conditional upon the College being satisfied with the result of the Enhanced DBS check and the outcome of all other checks. &nbsp;The College will also carry out a check of the Children's Barred List on the successful applicant. Applicants should be aware that it is unlawful for the College to employ anyone to work with children if they are barred from doing so, and it is a criminal offence for a person to apply to work with children if they are barred from doing so. &nbsp;This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the College is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. &nbsp;

St Dunstan's Education Group

Head Groundsperson

The Grounds Management Association (GMA) is seeking to recruit a full time Regional Pitch Advisor&nbsp;covering the sport of Rugby Union to join the existing team in supporting the delivery of the Pitch Advisory Service Programme (PAS). The PAS is designed to raise standards of sports surfaces and the understanding of sports turf management practices at volunteer level and is delivered by the GMA on behalf of the Rugby Football Union.The successful candidate should have excellent interpersonal, communication and IT skills, be well organised and able to demonstrate clear knowledge and understanding of turf care management with a proven background in turf/grounds management, preferably sports turf. Knowledge of current NGB facilities strategy and the structures of sport, especially the sports of rugby union would be considered an advantage as will knowledge and understanding of local authorities and community sport structures.&nbsp;The role is home based with requirement to travel to the GMA head office in Milton Keynes&nbsp;and other sites for meetings or visits, as necessary. This role will report directly to the Key Account Manager for Rugby Union. The Regional Pitch Advisor for rugby union is a regional role covering the London &amp; South East Region consisting of London and the counties of Essex, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, Middlesex, Hertfordshire, and Surrey, so the successful candidate is expected to reside within or near to the boundary of the region. This role&nbsp;is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.This fixed term role is currently funded to 31 May 2028.&nbsp;The&nbsp;PAS is funded by the Football Foundation in partnership with the ECB, FA, RFL and RFU.The GMA is the UK’s leading industry body for the grounds care sector. A not-for-profit&nbsp;membership organisation promoting and protecting the interests of professional and&nbsp;volunteer grounds people who make sport possible by keeping green spaces and playingsurfaces safe, accessible, and sustainable across educational establishments, community&nbsp;facilities, and sports clubs at grassroot, amateur, and elite professional level.SALTEX is the brand name of the exhibition owned and operated by the GMA with all profits&nbsp;supporting the GMA’s provision and delivery of the industry training, education and&nbsp;membership services.Competitive salary starting from £31.5K per annum plus car allowance of £4K per annum, and pension, employee assistance programme, life assurance cover, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.How to applyPlease apply with your up-to-date CV (including explanation for any gaps in employment history) and a cover letter detailing your qualities, skills and experience for the role to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:careers@thegma.org.uk" target="_blank">careers@thegma.org.uk</a>Closing Date:&nbsp;24 November 2025Provisional Interview Date:&nbsp;w/c 01 December 2025

Grounds Management Association

Regional Pitch Advisor – Rugby Union, London & South East Region

An exciting opportunity has become available within the ground’s maintenance department at Watford Football Club. We are looking to recruit a Senior/Skilled Grounds Staff member to be a part of a forward-thinking team, responsible for providing a&nbsp;pitch maintenance programme and to ensure delivery of excellent playing surfaces at Watford FC training ground based in London Colney.&nbsp;The role will be based on a 40-hour week which will include evening, weekend and matchday hours, with potential requirement at times to work at our Vicarage Road Stadium.&nbsp;The successful candidate will work as an integral part of the training grounds maintenance team, primarily responsible for carrying out the following duties:<ul><li>Pitch Maintenance - procedures including but not limiting, mowing, marking, aeration, fertilising, scarifying, frost cover application, top dressing, seeding and pitch light maneuvering/maintenance</li><li>Equipment Maintenance - goals, ball stopping nets, advertising boards etc</li><li>Machinery - greasing, cleaning, setting up, oil checks and visual checks before use</li><li>Liaising with coaching staff</li><li>Ensuring the safety of all playing surfaces</li><li>Adhere to club’s health and safety procedures</li><li>Manual lifting above 25kg</li></ul>The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a team, be enthusiastic, hardworking, and be flexible to the requirements of the position and the business.&nbsp;Applicants should ideally live local to London Colney or the surrounding areas and be a UK resident or non-UK resident with a valid UK work permit and ideally have experience working within a similar role.You must have:<ul><li>NVQ level 2 in sports turf or equivalent</li><li>Spraying certificates (or working towards) </li><li>Experience of people management </li><li>Excellent time keeping and organisational skills</li><li>Willing to work unsociable hours which will include evenings and weekends and have a flexible approach to tasks</li><li>Understanding of the Clubs commitment to EDI &amp; Safeguarding </li><li>Full UK driving licence or ability to travel various locations due to the demands of the role </li><li>NVQ level 3 in sports turf or equivalent </li><li>Experience of working in winter sports surfaces</li><li>Experience of pitch renovations</li><li>Experience using SGL pitch lights</li></ul>You would ideally have, but not vital:For the full job profile, please contact HR Admin at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hradmin@watfordfc.com" target="_blank">hradmin@watfordfc.com</a>As a regulated activity provider and as part of the short-listing process we may:<ol><li>Complete reference requests prior to interview.</li><li>Carry out an online search for publicly available information as part of the due diligence process.</li><li>If your application is successful be required to obtain a DBS disclosure at the appropriate level (role dependant)</li></ol>Club Commitment:Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion (EDI):We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.Safeguarding:We provide a safe and secure environment for all.&nbsp; We believe Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children &amp; adults is everyone responsibility.&nbsp; Everyone in the organisation has a role to play, to ensure that club policies, procedures and practices regarding safeguarding are followed.Application Process:<ol><li>Please download and complete an application form located on the Club website under the career section (Club/ Careers)&nbsp;<a href="http://www.watfordfc.com/club/careers" target="_blank">www.watfordfc.com/club/careers</a></li><li>Please send completed application form, cover letter detailing why you would be suitable for the role, a copy of all relevant qualifications, right to work in the UK documents and your CV via email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hradmin@watfordfc.com" target="_blank">hradmin@watfordfc.com</a> or by post to HR Admin,&nbsp;Watford Football Club Training Ground, Bell Lane, London Colney, St Albans, AL2 1BZ.</li><li>If you require information in regards how to complete the application form please refer to ‘Application Form guidance notes’ which can be found on the Club website under the career section (Club/ Careers)&nbsp;<a href="http://www.watfordfc.com/club/careers" target="_blank">www.watfordfc.com/club/careers</a></li><li>Please note depending on the role and if shortlisted, reference requests may be taken up prior to interview.&nbsp;</li></ol>

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