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Join Our Team – Be Part of Pompey’s FutureWe are Pompey — proud of our past, passionate about our future, and powered by our people. We’re a club that values honesty, unity, and hard work. Now, we’re looking for someone who shares those values to join our Grounds Team.This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, is hands-on, and wants to be part of something bigger — maintaining the pitches where legends are made.Your key responsibilities will include:The role is based across various sites and requires flexibility and adaptability to changing needs of the Club. The responsibilities of the role will include:- Assist with preparing and maintaining football pitches to the highest standards.- Assist in the renovations of pitches to maintain a high standard of playing surfaces at all times.- Operating and caring for the ground’s equipment and machinery.- Assisting with general maintenance of landscape areas and carrying out general ground duties.This role will suit a person who strives for the highest standards, has a can-do attitude, and wishes to work as part of a team.This role is subject to a DBS check.If you have any questions about the role – please feel free to reach out.Your skills and experienceMust have:- A minimum Level 2 qualification in greenkeeping or groundsman ship- 3+ years’ experience in sports turf/grounds maintenance- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicleBonus if you also have:- Experience of hybrid pitches or US spec construction greens- Familiarity with turf maintenance machinery- PA1, PA2, and PA6 spraying certificates- Knowledge of Health &amp; Safety practicesWhat we can offerWe will support you with the tools, training, and team to succeed, including:• Competitive salary• Ongoing professional development• 23 days holiday + bank holidays• Company pension scheme• Free ticket to every home league game• Gym membership• Staff perks from club sponsorsReady to lead the way?We will not consider applications via third parties.To Apply: Please send us a cover letter and CV to <a href="mailto:HR@pompeyfc.co.uk" target="_blank">HR@pompeyfc.co.uk</a>.Closing Date: 7 June 2025Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.Note: We are not accepting applications via agencies or third parties.If you don’t hear from us within 7 days of the closing date, please consider that your application was unsuccessful.At Portsmouth Football Club we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we aim to build an accurate picture of the make-up for our talent pools. Therefore, we ask that you submit the information on the link below to ensure we are always attracting a broad and diverse range of exceptional talent from all areas of society. Responses are anonymous and the data gathered will be used to inform our future initiatives but filling in this form is voluntary<a href="https://forms.gle/H7NmjG95fgLSaWPD7" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/H7NmjG95fgLSaWPD7</a>General informationWe promote an equal, diverse, and inclusive workplace and we are committed to providing the best experience for our colleagues. As a business we aim to be as representative of as many sections of society as possible, and for each colleague to feel respected and able to give of their best every day. We ensure that we treat people the right way, promote respect and believe that making the most of our differences is the key to the success of our business.We take a robust approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and our organisation is absolutely committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our corporate activities, and to ensuring that our supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking.SafeguardingPortsmouth Football Club is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to ensuring that any club-related activity will be in a safe environment where children, young people and adults at risk are protected from harm or abuse whilst under our care.We acknowledge that every child, young person, or adult at risk who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from poor practice and abuse. Portsmouth Football Club recognizes that this is the responsibility of every adult involved in our club.We must always respect the dignity and spirit of all people, including children, young people and adults at risk. Treat everyone fairly, encourage a supportive and positive environment to promote healthy competition, skill development, fun and achievement. Avoid contact or conduct that may be interpreted or defined as inappropriate.Health and SafetyPortsmouth Football Club is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all employees, contractors, visitors, and others who may be affected by our operations.As part of this commitment, you are expected to take reasonable care for your own health and safety, as well as that of others. You must comply with the company’s health and safety policies ,procedures, and any legal requirements relevant to your role. Together, we aim to maintain a safe and supportive environment that promotes the welfare and security of everyone involved in our activities.Data ProtectionThe Club process all personal data collected during the recruitment process in accordance with Data Protection Act (2018) and GDPR. Data collected as part of the recruitment process is held securely and accessed by, and disclosed to, individuals only for the purposes of managing the recruitment exercise effectively. All data that is deemed unnecessary will be disposed of at the end of recruitment process in line with our GDPR procedure.

Portsmouth Football Club

Qualified Senior Grounds Assistant

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Head Groundsperson to lead the maintenance and development of our school’s grounds and sports facilities. This hands-on role involves managing a skilled team, ensuring top-quality playing surfaces, and supporting the school’s wider events and sustainability goals. The successful candidate will oversee a dedicated team and manage resources effectively.Leadership &amp; Team Management:&nbsp;<ul><li>To take full responsibility for the day to day running and preparation of sports grounds and associated facilities to meet with the School’s requirements. </li><li>Supervise and robustly manage a team of grounds staff, providing guidance, training, and performance management.  </li><li>Plan, organise, and allocate tasks amongst the team to ensure efficient and effective grounds maintenance.  </li><li>Maintain a positive and collaborative team environment.  </li><li>Offer innovative proposals to improve the facilities provided for the pupils. </li><li>Demonstrate an exemplar standard of expertise and workmanship across all tasks carried out by the department&nbsp;</li></ul>Grounds Maintenance &amp; Landscaping:&nbsp;<ul><li>Maintain all areas of the school grounds, including lawns, gardens, sports pitches, and pathways, to a high standard.  </li><li>Carry out routine maintenance tasks such as mowing, strimming, edging, pruning, weeding, and planting.  </li><li>Ensure the safe and effective operation of all groundskeeping equipment, including lawnmowers, tractors, and other machinery.  </li><li>Implement and maintain a comprehensive grounds maintenance plan, including fertilization, pest control, and irrigation strategies.  </li><li>Continue to review industry best practice on grounds maintenance techniques, consumable products and technology to ensure the School remains a best in class facility </li><li>Support the School’s Sustainability and Environmental objectives whilst ensuring quality of provision is not compromised by continually reviewing available products and carrying out suitable trials where appropriate&nbsp;</li></ul>Sports Facilities Management:&nbsp;<ul><li>Ensure all sports facilities (e.g., pitches, courts, tracks) are in optimal condition for use, including marking out and preparation in line with timetable requirements, minimizing down time and prioritising academic activities.  </li><li>Carry out repairs and renovations to sports facilities as needed during School holiday periods.  </li><li>Monitor and address any issues with sports facilities promptly and safely.  </li><li>Undertake supervision and maintenance at the School’s satellite sports sites.&nbsp;</li></ul>Budgeting &amp; Finance:&nbsp;<ul><li>Manage and monitor a grounds budget covering labour resources, grounds maintenance materials, external contractors, machinery, maintenance, purchase of new equipment and capital works. </li><li>Prepare the annual budget requests for the Grounds department including contingency provisions for adverse weather conditions. </li><li>Coordinate the negotiation, purchase, storage and control of all consumable materials and services in a cost-effective manner. </li><li>Follow the School’s financial procedures that are set out in Standing Financial Instructions.&nbsp;</li></ul>Safety &amp; Compliance:&nbsp;<ul><li>Ensure all groundskeeping activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner, adhering to all relevant safety regulations and procedures.  </li><li>Conduct regular safety checks of grounds and equipment.  </li><li>Maintain accurate records of all ground’s maintenance activities and equipment maintenance.  </li><li>Maintain a thorough knowledge of and ensure compliance with all relevant National and Local current legislation, ie. Health and safety, first aid, COSHH, environmental management and employment to ensure compliance. </li><li>Conduct regular risk assessment programmes. </li><li>Head the snow / ice clearance of pathways and roads as required during the winter months. </li><li>Carry out regular Toolbox Talk training with the team to ensure safety and technical excellence standards are maintained </li><li>Ensure all equipment and consumable items are stored in a safe and compliant fashion&nbsp;</li></ul>Communication &amp; Collaboration:&nbsp;<ul><li>Close liaison with the Director of Sports to ensure their requirements are met. </li><li>Communicate effectively with school staff, students, and parents regarding grounds maintenance issues and planned activities.  </li><li>Collaborate with other school departments, such as the sports department and wider estates department, to ensure effective coordination of activities.  </li><li>Set up for events (academic, commercial, alumni, and parent-led) when requested. </li><li>Provide advice and guidance where necessary during planning for parent-led events to ensure the School’s academic and commercial interests are appropriately preserved.&nbsp;</li></ul>These duties and responsibilities are intended as a guide. They are not exhaustive: the position will be expected to undertake any reasonable task or responsibility as required by the Estates Director.Closing Date: 30th May 2025First Interview: w/c 2nd June 2025Second Interview: w/c 9th June 2025To Apply, please click "Apply" to be taken to the school website.

Highgate School

Head Groundsperson

Job Purpose<ul><li>To ensure that all playing surfaces within Lincoln City Football Club, Elite Performance Centre and Academy are maintained to the highest professional standards, providing safe, visually appealing, and consistent conditions for players, officials, and visitors. The Grounds Person will support the delivery of matchday and training ground preparations across all club sites, contributing to the overall success and presentation of the Club.</li></ul>Job Roles and Responsibilities<ul><li>Carry out duties in accordance with all relevant company policies, including, but not exclusive to, the Health and Safety at Work Act, Code of Conduct, Diversity &amp; Equality Policy, Equal Opportunities Policy, Financial Regulations Policy &amp; Social Media Policy;</li><li>Weekend work required in accordance with the Club’s fixture programmes at all levels and to manage the recovery of the surfaces prior to training on Monday mornings;</li><li>Regular liaison with the First Team Management staff in respect of pitch rotation and usage;</li><li>Regular monitoring of weather forecast;</li><li>Accurate record keeping including but not limited to fertilizer applications, verti-drain procedures, fungicide treatments etc;</li><li>Regular monitoring of all pitches for prevention of disease;</li><li>Compliance with all necessary health and safety requirements;</li><li>Implementing a weed control programme to areas such as paving and surrounding areas;</li><li>Maintenance and upkeep of goals, dugouts and any other associated equipment;</li><li>Maintenance and upkeep of the Groundsman’ s area – i.e. Office, Garage, Store and Yard;</li><li>Act always with utmost good faith to the Club and the Company;</li><li>Devote full attention and ability to fulfilment of the duties required by the role;</li><li>Other duties as reasonably requested by a member of the senior management staff;</li><li>To work closely with partnership organisations, to maintain good relationships and collaborative working practices;</li><li>To work with colleagues throughout Lincoln City FC to extend knowledge and skills to identify and develop best practice;</li><li>Carry out general office duties including data recording, filing, photocopying, sending and receiving emails;</li><li>Active participation on continuing professional development and the appraisal process;</li><li>To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job;</li><li>To maintain the quality of service provision, regularly evaluating work and seeking to make improvements;</li><li>Present a professional image when dealing with both internal and external contacts and&nbsp;partners, acting in a professional manner always;</li><li>To support and cover as and when required within other departments of Lincoln City FC;</li><li>To safeguard and promote the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk;</li><li>To be vigilant and support all safety and security operations;</li><li>To recognise commercial opportunities across all products within Lincoln City FC;</li><li>Promote the brand identity and increase Lincoln City fanbase throughout;</li><li>To support the Lincoln City FC ‘green’ energy saving strategy and meet all requirements including but not exclusive to recycling, waste reduction, energy efficiency;</li><li>Any other duties commensurate with the grade and falling within the scope of the post, as requested by the Chief Executive Officer.</li></ul>Skills and Experience<ul><li>Proven skills of maintaining horticultural sites, in particular sports facilities</li><li>Working within a team</li><li>Level 2 qualification in turf management (desirable)</li><li>Full Clean UK Driving License</li><li>Proven track record for at least 2 years as an experienced groundsman</li><li>Award in the safe use of Pesticides Application Modules PA1, PA2 &amp; PA6 (desirable)</li><li>Experience working with football pitches (desirable)</li></ul>EDI STATEMENTEquality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion at Lincoln City Football ClubAt Lincoln City Football Club, we are fully committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of our organisation. We value and celebrate the differences that make each individual unique, and we strive to create an environment where everyone — staff, players, and supporters alike — feels welcome, respected, and supported.We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities employer and are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk.If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us — we’re happy to help.Closing Date: 16TH MAY 2025Number of Hrs Per Week: 40Working Times (i.e. 7.30-4 / 7.30-1pm Fri)Monday – Friday 7am – 4pm Plus Saturday Home Match DaySalary: £25,396.80 p/aBenefits: EAP, 25 DAYS HOLIDAY PLUS BH, FREE CHILDCARE DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS, PENSION, CLUB SHOP DISCOUNT, FREE TICKET TO HOME GAMES.&nbsp;To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to <a href="mailto:recruitment@theredimps.com" target="_blank">recruitment@theredimps.com</a>

Lincoln City Football Club

Groundsperson

<h3>The Role</h3>We are looking for a Grounds Person to join our team and support the maintenance and general upkeep of our world class playing surfaces at the Emirates Stadium.<h3>Who we are</h3>We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success – read more about our history, <a href="https://www.arsenal.com/history" target="_blank">here</a>.Beyond that, we are passionate about our <a href="https://www.arsenal.com/community" target="_blank">local community</a> and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture and community. We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing (even when no one is looking). &nbsp;<h3>Your day-to-day</h3><ul><li>Uphold our world-class playing surfaces and landscape- you'll be entrusted with the maintenance of our playing surfaces and amenity landscapes including the management of the SGL system and FAVV’s</li><li>Assist in matchday preparations - you'll ensure our pitch is kept to an excellent standard for all games, concerts and on-pitch events at our stadium</li><li>Carry out daily activities to as part of a wider team&nbsp;- you’ll be using our handheld and ride on cutting equipment, strimming around trees, operating our sprinklers, hand digging borders, spreading composts, incorporating into soil, sweeping up hard standing areas, pruning shrubs, disposing of leaves, cuttings and debris, and hand weeding sensitive areas where chemical control is not permitted</li><li>Efficiently use specialist equipment - you will carry out tractor and trailer work and use a range of machinery in renovation of grass areas such as turf cutters, stone buriers, scarifiers and seeders</li><li>Keep a keen-eye on the finer details - you'll assist in the renovation of the grounds and play a key role in marking out pitches, applying fertiliser and watering plants &nbsp;</li><li>Support wider team with important manual tasks - you will help out with deliveries and undertake manual handling of bags of sand, fertiliser and seed ranging from 20-25kg &nbsp;</li><li>Prioritise best-in-class standards - you'll proactively clean equipment stores and washdown areas and play a vital role in ensuring we're working in an impeccable and spotless environment</li></ul><h3>What we are looking for</h3><ul><li>Qualified expert - you hold NVQ level 2 or above in green keeping and groundsmanship or equivalent &nbsp;</li><li>Experience with a range of key equipment - you've used a wide range of turf equipment such as cylinder mowers, ride on mowers, scarification equipment and a wide range of renovation equipment as well as hedge cutters, strimmers and all equipment associated with amenity landscapes&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Background in all aspects of grounds keeping - you've not only applied your specialist skills to playing surfaces but also to wider amenity landscapes as well</li><li>Proud team player - you're able to collaborate courageously with the wider team but you also demonstrate the capabilities to work using your own initiative &nbsp;</li><li>Safety conscious individual - you have a good understanding of the latest health and safety legislation related to the proper use of equipment and machinery &nbsp;</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and communication skills - you take a meticulous approach to your work and pride yourself on your ability to build strong relationships with colleagues &nbsp;</li><li>Clean UK driving licence - you'll be able to transport yourself to our club's various different locations</li></ul><h3>Why choose us&nbsp; &nbsp;</h3>At Arsenal, we want everyone to feel a sense of trust and belonging, so we are proud of both our club values and also what we offer to our employees. As one of our Gunners, you will receive:<ul><li>An exciting reward and recognition scheme</li><li>Generous holiday allowance which increases with your length of service</li><li>Great internal learning and development programmes</li><li>A flexible hybrid working model</li><li>Priority access to apply for match tickets</li><li>A competitive health and wellbeing benefits package</li><li>A leading Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Great discounts with some of our Partners</li></ul><h3>Arsenal for Everyone &nbsp;</h3>Arsenal for Everyone is our commitment to promoting and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion, so that everyone connected to the club feels like they belong to the same Arsenal family. We believe that diversity of background, skills and experience drives our success on and off the pitch. <h3>Disability Confident Leader &nbsp;</h3>We are a Disability Confident Leader. We actively welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.If you are likely to meet the definition of being a ‘disabled person’ according to the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidance" target="_blank">Equality Act 2010</a>, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disability-confident-guidance-for-levels-1-2-and-3/level-1-disability-confident-committed#offer-an-interview-to-disabled-people" target="_blank">Disability Confident Scheme</a> - please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment decisions.<h3>Our Commitment to Safeguarding</h3>We are committed to ensuring that our environments for children, young people and adults at risk remain safe and inclusive. We therefore require successful candidates to complete a DBS check and other essential background checks prior to starting their employment. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, a DBS will be either a basic, standard, or enhanced check.<h3>Application Closing Date - Friday 30th May 2025</h3>Please note: we reserve the right to close the position early if application volumes are particularly high. We encourage you to get your application in sooner rather than later.Good luck!

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