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Job SummaryThis is a unique opportunity to work for one of the top 10 Universities in the world. In addition, Imperial College London is ranked as the number one sporting University in London.The Move Imperial Department of the Property Division at Imperial is committed to providing sports facilities of the highest standard to staff, students and the wider community, to promoting sporting excellence and actively encouraging participation in physical activity across all levels, whilst improving inclusiveness and removing barriers to participation.Based at the Harlington Sports Ground and reporting to the Grounds Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the high-quality maintenance and presentation of sports surfaces and facilities, supporting efficient resource management, and enhancing the user experience.Duties and responsibilities<ul><li>You will be involved in managing Direct Reports, overseeing health &amp; safety compliance, managing operational budgets, and maximising the facility usage through external hire.</li><li>Additionally, you will deputise for the Grounds Manager, support event logistics, and contribute to the overall smooth operation of the grounds and associated services.</li><li>As a key team member, you will deliver exceptional customer service, fostering a positive atmosphere for students and private hirers alike.</li></ul>If you are looking for the next stage in your career, you could be just the person we’re looking for.&nbsp;If you require any further details on the role please contact: Brian Lee, Grounds Manager by email on –&nbsp;<a href="mailto:b.lee@imperial.ac.uk" target="_blank">b.lee@imperial.ac.uk</a>

Imperial College London (Harlington Sports Ground)

Imperial College London

Assistant Grounds Manager

The FA believes football has the power to unite communities, promote wellbeing, and inspire positive change.The apprenticeship programme offers an entry into a rewarding career at The FA and an excellent opportunity to develop skills and gain experience within a supportive, inclusive and diverse organisation.In the exciting role of Wembley Grounds Apprentice you will work proactively with the Grounds Team to provide elite standard playing surfaces to the highest of standards for all events hosted on the iconic Wembley Stadium playing surface.You will be employed on a two year fixed term contract, and will study towards a Level 2 Sports Turf&nbsp; Operative qualification with Myerscough College (tutors will visit you at Wembley).You will be contractually based at Wembley Stadium full time.&nbsp;Please note that due to the nature of the role this position does not offer hybrid working.What will you be doing?<ul><li>Ensure the continued daily delivery of the pitch maintenance program in conjunction with the Head Of Grounds and Grounds Team to maintain all playing surfaces year-round to an elite level as laid down by governing bodies such as the FA, UEFA, FIFA, NFL, RFU and RFL.</li><li>Support the playing surface schedule with the Grounds Team to ensure there are adequate facilities for all the multi-use events Wembley host.</li><li>Maintain all pitch equipment (in ground/portable and mechanical) in line with manufactures safety standards to ensure optimum operation at all times.</li><li>In conjunction with the Grounds Team ensure all grounds operational tasks are completed to the highest of standards.</li><li>Contribute to the continued development of the ground team to ensure a continual improvement of their knowledge and professional experience.</li><li>In conjunction with the Grounds Team, support and engage with pitch contractors as required to ensure renovation &amp; maintenance of surfaces are carried out in line with the pitch management strategy &amp; as dictated by the Wembley schedule or Turf Farm.</li><li>Support and maintain a safe working environment for all Wembley Team and users, this includes but is not limited to a H&amp;S program, ongoing equipment maintenance program, regular communications regarding pitch works and treatments</li><li>Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.</li><li>Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained.</li><li>As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.</li></ul>What are we looking for?To be eligible you must meet the following criteria:<ul><li>Live within England and have lived within the UK for the last 3 consecutive years</li><li>Must not be in full time education at the start of your apprenticeship</li><li>Must be at least 16 years of age</li><li>If aged 16-18 you will need to have maths and English at grade 4/C and have the certification for this. If not, you will need to sit Functional Skills Level 2 as part of the programme</li><li>Must not hold a similar or higher qualification in the same area of study</li></ul>This is a developmental role, so we do not require you to have lots of prior experience, however the following would be beneficial:<ul><li>Basic understanding of growing grass and interested in the Grounds Industry.</li><li>Basic understanding of the codes of sport Wembley host.</li><li>Understanding of a multi-use venue.</li><li>A willingness to contribute to your continued development is key.</li><li>An enthusiastic approach to learning.</li><li>Good time keeping</li><li>Happy to work outdoors in all weathers</li><li>A sports fan in general</li><li>Be flexible with working hours</li><li>Basic knowledge of football pitch construction.</li><li>Basic knowledge of pitch operations pre and post match/training.</li><li>Previous experience in sports turf industry. Any Sports surface</li><li>Use of any type of machinery related sports turf maintenance</li></ul>What's in it for you?We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.We pride ourselves in offering a competitive&nbsp;salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:<ul><li>Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being.</li><li>Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.</li><li>Free private medical cover.</li><li>A contributory pension scheme.</li><li>An additional 'Thank You' days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract.)</li><li>A hybrid working model which offers greater&nbsp;flexibility.</li></ul>For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, <a href="https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers" target="_blank">https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers</a>We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.&nbsp;We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

The Football Association

Wembley Grounds Team Apprentice - 2 Year Fixed Term Contract

St George's is a thriving independent boarding and day school of 270 girls aged 11-18 around 45% of whom are boarders (full, weekly and flexi) and with a Sixth Form of approximately 80 pupils. St George's offers an ambitious, connected and future-facing education tailored for pupils to realise their potential both at school and in fulfilling adult lives ahead.Awarded 'excellent across the board' in its November 2022 ISI inspection, the School is a place where girls flourish academically, creatively, physically and morally, a place where risks can be taken, lessons are learnt and challenges are welcome.We are a welcoming school with a warm sense of community. Visitors are impressed by our facilities within a beautiful setting and the ambition of our educational provision.Our unique extended day and flexible boarding model allows all girls the time and space to foster confidence, independence and academic curiosity providing a future-facing education exclusively for girls in a world not yet designed for girls and introduces them to contemporary subjects and topics, through speakers, workshops, classes and visits.St George's offers an education that is grounded, relevant and fosters employability. The school operates as an Educational Trust administered by a Board of Governors, is a member of the Girls' Schools Association (GSA), Boarding Schools Association (BSA) ISBA, AGBIS and is ISC accredited.St George’s is seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Leader to manage our dedicated and professional grounds team. The school is set on a leafy 30-acre site with gardens, planted areas, sports fields, and rich woodland.We seek a dynamic Grounds Maintenance leader passionate about the outdoors, the environment, and green space. This person should be creative and enthusiastic about building upon St George’s aesthetic legacy, take pride in their work, show initiative, and be happy to go above and beyond, ensuring the fields are prepared to a high standard for a variety of sports and that a positive impression of the grounds is given to the pupils, parents, visitors, and staff.Person SpecificationEssential<ul><li>Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a grounds person, including sports pitch maintenance, horticulture and landscaping.</li><li>A thorough understanding of relevant Health and Safety and industry legislation.</li><li>Full clean driving license (to include tractor driving with gang and flail mowers).</li><li>Proven record of grounds maintenance in a comparable environment.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Minimum Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Horticulture and/or Sports Turf Maintenance management or relevant qualification.</li><li>A degree in Horticulture, landscape management or a related field.</li><li>Formal health and safety training includes manual handling, risk assessment, workshop safety, and COSHH regulations.</li><li>Chain Saw License.</li><li>PAI &amp; PA6A Chemical Spraying Licences.</li><li>The ability to manage a team with at least 3 years of supervisory experience.</li></ul>Competencies<ul><li>Ability to communicate effectively to a range of audiences.</li><li>A can-do positive work ethic.</li><li>Highly organised with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise, manage time and meet goals and objectives.</li><li>An ability to work well in a team environment and thrive working with a larger community.</li></ul>A copy of the full job description can be found on the School's website:<a href="https://www.stgeorges-ascot.org.uk/our-school/job-opportunities" target="_blank">https://www.stgeorges-ascot.org.uk/our-school/job-opportunities</a>This is a full-time role and the successful candidate will be required to work 40 hours per week, throughout the year.The School holiday year runs from 1 January to 31 December. For the successful candidate, the holiday entitlement is five weeks plus bank holidays annually; five days’ leave must be reserved to cover the period surrounding the Christmas and New Year shutdown. These additional days will be specified by the Bursar and will be dependent on how the calendar falls over the Christmas period. Bank holidays occurring during term time are considered to be normal working days. Generally, leave should be taken in School holidays.There will be a probationary period of one year during which time the notice period will be six weeks. Thereafter, the notice period required by either side to terminate the employment will be three months. The salary for this role will be in the region of £31,000 to £34,500 (gross) per annum and will be dependent on experience. The successful candidate will be auto-enrolled into the School’s Pension Scheme (if eligible).Additional Staff Benefits<ul><li>Staff have use of state-of-the-art gym with Technogym equipment at allocated times</li><li>Staff swimming sessions and family swimming sessions in the recently built 25m, 6-lane indoor pool</li><li>Supportive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme</li><li>Ample free onsite parking</li><li>Freshly prepared, nutritious lunches in the Dining Room during term time.</li><li>Refreshments are also available throughout the day in the Staff Room. Meals and refreshments are free of charge.</li><li>The post holder’s children may, upon passing the entrance assessments, be eligible at the discretion of the Governors for a reduction on the basic tuition fees.</li></ul>How to applyLetters of application to the Bursar, Mr J Anderson, should be no more than two sides of A4 and, together with the completed application form and confidential cover sheet should be emailed to <a href="mailto:recruitment@stgeorges-ascot.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@stgeorges-ascot.org.uk</a> CVs will not be accepted. Please complete the relevant application form and confidential application cover sheet found on the School’s website.Deadline: Midday Tuesday 30 September 2025Interviews: It is intended that interviews will be held during the week commencing 6 October 2025.The School reserves the right to interview and/or appoint at any time during the recruitment process.Any queries about this post may be made in the first instance to Ms Jo Quinn, OperationsManager: <a href="mailto:jquinn@stgeorges-ascot.org.uk" target="_blank">jquinn@stgeorges-ascot.org.uk</a>St George’s School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children at the School. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. A review of open source social media and online content will be conducted after candidates have been shortlisted and you may be asked about this at interview. The appointment will be subject to a successful disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. This will give details of all spent and unspent convictions and other recordable matters. A policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available, if required, from the School Office or via this link. The supplied references will be taken up and the School may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications. A medical questionnaire will be required to be completed by the successful candidate.

Grounds Maintenance Leader

Salary:&nbsp;£35,000 per annumHours: Full time&nbsp;Contract:&nbsp;PermanentRequired:&nbsp;October 2025Westminster School is seeking an experienced Groundsperson to help maintain our exceptional sporting facilities.&nbsp;The School’s 10-acre playing field at Vincent Square, the largest square in Central London, is home to cricket and football pitches, tennis courts with both tarmac and artificial grass surfaces, and an activity area used by pupils from Westminster Under School.The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all playing surfaces and surrounding areas are maintained to the highest standard. This will include preparing, marking and overmarking of sports pitches, caring for and maintaining grass, hedges and synthetic surfaces, and a variety of horticultural tasks such as planting, turfing, seeding and pruning.&nbsp;They will also assist with the setting up and maintaining of sports equipment, ensuring that facilities are ready for school games and events.About youThe successful candidate will need a Level 2 GMA Technical Certificate in Turf Surface Maintenance (or equivalent) and have proven experience in grounds maintenance. A full, clean UK driving licence is essential, as are strong communication skills and a good standard of written and spoken English.Working at WestminsterWestminster School is a busy, purposeful and vibrant place to be and an excellent workplace. The School is friendly and welcoming, and all newcomers quickly become part of the rhythm of life here.We also offer the following benefits:<ul><li>Free school meals when on-site</li><li>25 days paid holiday, as well as a discretionary Christmas shutdown period</li><li>Generous School pension scheme and </li><li>Free access to the School’s leisure facilities, including a fitness gym (restricted hours). </li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme and season ticket loans following completion of our standard probation period </li><li>Private medical insurance (opt in).</li></ul>For further information and to apply, please click the apply button.The deadline for applications is 09:00am on Wednesday 24th September 2025. Interviews will take place in-person 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).

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