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Are you an experienced grounds person with a passion for creating top-class playing surfaces? Do you want to play a key role in maintaining the facilities at Milton Keynes Dons FC and be part of an exciting, high-performance environment? We’re looking for a Grounds Team Leader to join our team and lead the grounds team in the day-to-day management of our pitches.Your Role &amp; ResponsibilitiesAs Grounds Team Leader, you will report directly to the Head of Grounds and Estates and be responsible for pitch presentation, maintenance, and day to day management of grounds staff. Your initial remit will include:• Pitch &amp; Facility Maintenance: Lead the quality and maintenance of all training surfaces and matchday pitches, ensuring they meet regulatory, operational and performance requirements.• Team Leadership: Leading the grounds team in daily operations, ensuring high standards of work and pitch quality• Staff Development: Educating less experienced staff members to reasoning and methodology of correct grounds maintenance.• Communication- Communicate in a professional manner with Coaching staff and Head of grounds regarding pitch performance and to ensure maintenance needs are met.About you:• You are a solution-driven professional who:• Has multiple years’ experience in sports grounds maintenance• Experience supervising or leading a team.• Strong knowledge of sports turf and, grounds maintenance techniques• Competent in using grounds machinery (e.g., pedestrian mowers, tractors, aerators).• A positive leader with good communication and organisational skills.• Relevant qualifications (Sports turf maintenance level 2, PA1/PA6, tractor training) are desirable but not essential.• Is skilled in leading teams and motivating staff to meet high standards.• Has a knowledge of health and safety regulations, safe operating systems, and best practices within grounds management.What We Offer• A leader’s role in a dynamic, forward-thinking department.• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on the quality of our playing surfaces and facilities.• A competitive salary, with a benefits package.• A collaborative and supportive team environment.How to ApplyIf you’re ready to take on a Team Leader role and drive excellence in grounds maintenancewe want to hear from you! Please apply now with your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and vision for the role to <a href="mailto:careers@stadiummk.com" target="_blank">careers@stadiummk.com</a>To view the Job Description and Personal Specification please <a href="https://www.stadiummk.com/careers" target="_blank">click here</a>.&nbsp;

Grounds Team Leader

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)

We are seeking to appoint a Groundsperson to join the Estates Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for&nbsp;ensuring the highest standards of maintenance, upkeep, appearance and security of the Sports Field whilst adhering to the highest level of health and safety standards. This is a varied and interesting role which will involve working mainly outdoors in all weathers.Interviews will take place as and when applications are received.Early applications are encouraged.&nbsp; Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.To apply please complete an application form (available to download from the School’s website&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stbenedicts.org.uk/" target="_blank">www.stbenedicts.org.uk</a>) and return to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@stbenedicts.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@stbenedicts.org.uk</a>. Further details can be obtained from the HR department: 020 8 862 2185 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@stbenedicts.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@stbenedicts.org.uk</a>.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. 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 safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:<ul><li>child protection, discipline, health and safety</li><li>promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact. &nbsp;</li></ul>The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job 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;Registered Charity Number 1148512

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