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About the Role:Joining the Pitch Performance department as a Skilled Grounds Person, based at the club’s Training Ground. Prepare and maintain all the football pitches and playing surfaces at The Training Ground in line with industry standards. Maintain all surrounding areas of pitches and any other designated area as reasonably requested.The Pitch Performance department plays a key role in ensuring the club’s professional players have the best surfaces possible to perform in both training and in matches. &nbsp;The Perks of the Job:<ul><li>Opportunity to access tickets for events at The City Ground.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Access to high street and gym discounts.</li><li>Discount within our Club shop.</li><li>Free on-site parking.</li></ul>Key Tasks and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assist the Pitch Performance Manager/Deputy in the preparation, presentation and maintenance of all playing surfaces and football pitches at the Training Ground.</li><li>Ensure all areas are maintained and kept to the highest professional and industry standards.</li><li>Undertake all grounds management duties including but not limited to cutting, mowing, line marking, aerating, devoting, spraying, fertiliser and sand application, strimming and rotary mowing, and grooming of artificial surfaces.</li><li>Drive ride on mowers, tractors and using all associated attachments and implements responsibly, verti-draining and multi-coring.</li><li>Keep surrounding areas and Ground storage areas, etc tidy.</li><li>Wear any personal protective equipment provided, and comply with all Health and Safety guidelines, working in a manner not to cause injury or harm to yourself or anyone else, or the property of the Club.</li></ul>What are we looking for:<ul><li>Demonstrable experience in working as a grounds person preferably within a sporting institution.</li><li>NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Grounds Maintenance essential. Level 3 beneficial.</li><li>Pa1, Pa6 &amp; Pa2 spraying qualification an advantage.</li><li>Experience of driving relevant vehicles such as tractors and ride on mowers.</li><li>Excellent timekeeping, attendance and is reliable.</li><li>Dedicated to working to the highest standard at all times, displays a positive attitude, is discrete and trustworthy.</li><li>Resilient and comfortable working outdoors.</li><li>Excellent physical fitness including the ability to walk up to 6 miles at any one time and to lift goods of up to 25kg without the use of manual handling equipment.</li></ul>Forest For EveryoneWe aim to create a culture which embraces and celebrates our differences, enables individuals to feel comfortable, maximise their potential and eliminate discrimination.Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.Nottingham Forest Football Club is a signatory of the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code. We are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we require all applicants to provide accurate diversity data during the application process. &nbsp;Disability Confident Committed EmployerWe are a Disability Confident Committed employer.&nbsp; We encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions.&nbsp; 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&nbsp;<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&nbsp;<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>&nbsp;- please indicate this in your application form below.&nbsp; The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment selections.Our Commitment to SafeguardingAs part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (“DBS”) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that may have been incurred. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the Club and the PL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.

Nottingham Forest Football Club

Grounds Person

Sports Turf OperativeFull Time, all year roundPermanentSalary: Up to £28,000 p/aBradfield College is looking for an experienced Sports Turf Operative to assist with the maintenance, conservation and enhancement of our sports surfaces and grounds.Working closely with the grounds team, you will maintain and prepare all of our outdoor sports areas including football pitches, cricket squares, athletics tracks, lacrosse fields, tennis courts, hockey pitches, hard courts and all-weather surfaces. This will involve the setup and dismantling of sports equipment, as well as seasonal and weather dependent duties, including snow clearance and salting paths and roads.We are looking for a trustworthy and reliable individual with extensive knowledge of sports turf maintenance and sustainable grounds management practices. You will possess previous experience in a similar role, including specific experience of preparing and renovating cricket surfaces.&nbsp;You will also be proficient and experienced in the use of a variety of grounds maintenance machinery and equipment, pairing this with PA1, PA2 and PA6 pesticide qualifications. In addition to this, you will also provide knowledge of working in conservation areas and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.Working hours will be 35 hours per week in winter and 45 hours in summer.In return, we offer a variety of excellent College benefits including:<ul><li>One free meal a day when the College kitchens are open</li><li>Access to Lifeworks EAP programme</li><li>Subsidised membership of the College Sports Centre and Golf Club</li><li>Contributory Pension Scheme</li><li>Life Assurance Scheme</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li></ul>For further details and to apply please click the apply button.If you have any queries about the application process, please contact the HR department at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@bradfieldcollege.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bradfieldcollege.org.uk</a>&nbsp;The closing date for applications is Monday 31st March 2025&nbsp;Applications will be processed as they are received and we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. Bradfield College reserves the right to make an appointment at any time so early applications are encouraged.Bradfield College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening as part of their application.&nbsp; This includes submitting an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate prior to employment, registration of the DBS Update Service and checks with past employers.

Sports Turf Operative

The Grounds Management Association (GMA) is seeking to recruit a full time Regional Pitch Advisor for football in Wales to join the existing team in supporting the delivery of the Pitch Advisory Service (PAS) for a fixed term of 30 months.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 Cymru Football Foundation and Football Association of Wales.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 football would be considered an advantage as will knowledge and understanding of local authorities and community sport structures.&nbsp;Ability to understand and speak Welsh would be desirable.&nbsp;The role is home based with requirement to travel to the GMA head office in Milton Keynes and other sites for meetings or visits, as necessary. This role will report directly to the Key Account Manager for football in Wales. The Regional Pitch Advisor for football is a regional role covering North Wales consisting of the counties of Anglesey, Ceredigion, Powys, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Wrexham, so residency within or close to the boundary would be advantageous.The GMA is the UK’s leading industry body for the grounds care sector. A not-for-profit membership organisation promoting and protecting the interests of professional and volunteer grounds people who make sport possible by keeping green spaces and playing surfaces safe, accessible, and sustainable across educational establishments, community 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 supporting the GMA’s provision and delivery of the industry training, education and membership services.Competitive salary starting from £29K 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.

Grounds Management Association

Regional Pitch Advisor – Football (North Wales) 30 months fixed term contract

Do you have a passion for sport, visiting new places and experiencing new cultures? With our new opening at SIS International,&nbsp;you could play an essential role in the successful construction, installation and maintenance of sports pitches in stadiums across the globe.&nbsp;At SIS Pitches, we’re on a mission to power more play! With offices in the UK, Ireland, Turkey, the Netherlands, and Dubai, we support grassroots sports, education, commercial venues, and professional sports clubs. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, exceptional customer service, and dedication to excellence.&nbsp;The RoleAs a Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth construction, delivery and maintenance of our sports pitch projects.&nbsp;You will be involved in high profile sports projects at stadiums and training grounds for the World’s most famous clubs, helping us to deliver the finest pitches for FIFA, UEFA and the world’s biggest tournaments.You’ll work closely with the Operations Director, Chief Operating Officer and installation or maintenance teams to manage the execution of projects. This role will require periods away from home for the duration of projects. Trips home will be built into scheduling where possible and periods of downtime in the quieter months results allow you to enjoy extended periods at home.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>To manage and work with specialist installation teams to construct all aspects of sports pitches.</li><li> To manage multiple projects from execution, inception to completion and responsible for allocated project finances, procurement of plant and materials, procurement of subcontractors, health and safety, site management, labour planning, staff development and promoting quality.</li><li>A focus on Health &amp; Safety standards, procedures and documentation.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For✔ Strong communication skills. ✔ Experience in the construction, installation and maintenance of sports pitches. ✔ Attention to detail and ability to multitask, managing multiple projects simultaneously. ✔ A proactive approach and willingness to learn and work towards solutions. ✔&nbsp;Willing to go above and beyond to not only meet, but exceed customer expectations.Why Join Us?🌍 Be part of a global company that transforms sports venues. ⚽ Work on exciting projects that impact professional and grassroots sports. 📈 Opportunities for career growth and development, as always looking to promote from within. 💼 A supportive and dynamic work environment. &nbsp;Benefits✨ Company sick pay ✨ Compassionate leave &amp; dependency leave ✨ Death in service coverIf you’re ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to world-class sports infrastructure, apply today!SISPITCHES is an equal opportunity employer.&nbsp; All candidates from our diverse community are welcome and will be considered based on their skills, knowledge and experience suitable for the role.

SIS Pitches

Global Contracts Manager

Apprentice GroundspersonHours: Full Time, all year roundContract: PermanentSalary: Competitive salary, plus benefitsBradfield College is looking for an Apprentice Groundsperson to assist with the maintenance, conservation and enhancement of our sports surfaces and grounds. As part of the role at the College, you will be enrolled in a Level 2 apprenticeship scheme.Working as part of a well-established Grounds team, you will maintain and prepare all of our outdoor sports areas including football pitches, cricket squares, athletics tracks, lacrosse fields, tennis courts, hockey pitches, hard courts and all-weather surfaces. This will involve the setup and dismantling of sports equipment, as well as seasonal and weather dependent duties, including snow clearance and salting paths and roads.Working hours will be 35 hours per week in winter and 45 hours in summer.You will be a positive and hardworking individual, with excellent communication skills and a full driving licence. You will also be capable of meeting the physical challenges of the post.In return, we offer a variety of excellent College benefits including:<ul><li>One free meal a day when the College kitchens are open</li><li>Access to Lifeworks EAP programme</li><li>Subsidised membership of the College Sports Centre and Golf Club</li><li>Contributory Pension Scheme</li><li>Life Assurance Scheme</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li></ul>For further details and to apply please click the apply button.If you have any queries about the application process, please contact the HR department at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@bradfieldcollege.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bradfieldcollege.org.uk</a>The closing date for applications is Monday 31st March 2025&nbsp;Applications will be processed as they are received and we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. Bradfield College reserves the right to make an appointment at any time so early applications are encouraged.Bradfield College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening as part of their application.&nbsp; This includes submitting an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate prior to employment, registration of the DBS Update Service and checks with past employers.&nbsp;

Apprentice Groundsperson

You'll be joining our Racecourse Grounds team who are responsible for maintaining our beautiful racecourse throughout the year. You'll get involved in everything from irrigating the racing surface and lawns, to tractor work, mowing and strimming. What do you need to be successful?<ul><li>Experience of working in a similar role</li><li>You'll be trained and competent on a range of grounds care equipment and tractors</li><li>Racing knowledge/experience would advantageous but is not essential&nbsp;</li><li>Due to the rural location of the Goodwood Racecourse, your own or reliable transport is essential.&nbsp;</li></ul>Occasional weekend work and flexibility in working hours may be required, especially during our busy events season. What you'll get: &nbsp;<ul><li>A company pension with employer contributions</li><li>Discounted products and services from across the estate</li><li>Free gym and health club membership</li><li>A health cash plan and access to a comprehensive wellbeing package</li><li>A beautifully unique environment.</li><li>Overtime payments for extra hours worked during the events season</li></ul>

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