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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

<h3>The Role</h3>We are looking for a Grounds Person on a 12 month fixed term contract basis to join our team and support the maintenance and general upkeep of our playing surfaces at Boreham Wood.<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).<h3>Your day-to-day</h3><ul><li>Uphold our world class playing surfaces - you'll assist in delivering pitch operations in a timely manner and completed to the expected standard to ensure excellent maintenance of the playing surface &nbsp;</li><li>Carry out daily activities to as part of a wider team - 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>Wide use of machinery in renovation of grass areas - use of turf cutters, edgers, scarification, aeration machinery and seeders</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, tractor and trailer work, sand spreading if required</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, aeration 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><li>Assist in matchday set up - you'll be entrusted to ensure smooth delivery of matches. This includes pitch testing, divoting</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;</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;</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>Discover why ‘Our Gunners’ are proud to be part of our team - <a href="https://careers.arsenal.com/pages/our-culture" target="_blank">view their stories here.</a><h3>Arsenal for Everyone</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</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. &nbsp;Our Commitment to SafeguardingWe 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 - Thursday 13th November 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.Updates on the status of your application will be sent via email, please routinely check your spam and junk folders, as occasionally emails sent via the Teamtailor platform will find themselves there.Good luck!

Arsenal FC

Grounds Person At Boreham Wood (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

<h3>About King’s:</h3>This is a hugely exciting time to be joining the King’s Sport &amp; Wellness team at the New Malden Sports Ground. Over the next few years, we will be looking to expand the scope and quality of our offering to the King’s community.<h3>About the role:</h3>The post holder will contribute to the department’s mission to deliver unique sport and wellness experiences that unite our members and optimise our people and potential.The purpose of this role is to support the Sports Grounds Manager in the delivery of outstanding sports grounds and pitches and lead the daily and weekly operations at the New Malden Sports Ground to enhance the quality of our facilities and user experience.The Lead Grounds Person will also work collaboratively with the Sports Ground Manager to develop a coordinated annual delivery plan for the site.This is a full time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.<h3>About You:</h3>To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:Essential criteria1.&nbsp;Minimum Level 2 Sports Turf qualification2.&nbsp;Experience working at Sports Grounds or within the grounds industry3. Good knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations.4.&nbsp;Experience in a customer service environment.5. Good communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).6. Ability to work as part of a small team and on own initiative.Desirable criteria1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience of working with Higher Education students and staff2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A good level of education (A-level or equivalent)Full details of the role and the skills and experience required, can be found in the attached job description which provided on the next page.We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.To find out how our managers review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.This role does not meet the requirements of the Home Office and therefore we are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and Occupational Health clearances.

Lead Grounds Person

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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