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At the Staffordshire Football Association we know that a quality football experience begins with the pre match preparations. Over the coming years, we will be taking major steps to improve grassroots facilities across the County, with the imminent development of our Sports Hub in Uttoxeter and our continued drive to increase the quality of all grass football pitches in Staffordshire, we are seeking a highly committed and capable Grounds &amp; Pitch Care Operative to join our team.About The RoleThis brand new role will play a significant part in our facility and pitch development work over the years to come. This is not a typical 9-to-5 role. It will be physically demanding, require significant lone working and shaped by the seasons across the year. We are looking for a highly enthusiastic, skilled and dedicated person to ensure our facilities are recognised as the best in Staffordshire. The majority of time will be spent outdoors, travelling across Staffordshire, operating and maintaining machinery to ensure that all of our grassroots football pitches are maintained and managed to the best possible standards to ensure a quality experience for all players, coaches, match officials and volunteers. Embracing the challenge, you’ll play a central part in helping the grassroots game thrive by reducing cancellations, supporting volunteers, and improving the playing experience for everyone involved.The right person will take genuine pride in their work, value the opportunity to support local clubs, and be driven by a deep sense of purpose and responsibility. You’ll be joining a progressive County FA that values humility, effort, and service to the game above all else. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.Key ObjectivesAs our Grounds &amp; Pitch Care Operative, your work will directly support our vision to Support, Develop, Unite and Protect grassroots football across Staffordshire.Your core responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Sports Hub Grounds </li><li>Countywide Pitch Maintenance </li><li>Volunteer Support &amp; Safe management of maintenance equipment</li><li>PitchPower Assessments &amp; Monitoring</li><li>Pitch Maintenance workshops</li><li>Flexibility &amp; Seasonal working</li><li>Partnership Building </li><li>Wider sports services</li></ul>What will you need?This role isn’t for someone who just wants to “cut the grass.” It’s for someone who understands what that grass represents: Community, Commitment, and the heartbeat of grassroots football.We’re looking for someone who combines technical competence with empathy, who values a well-lined pitch and the people who give up their weekends to use it.Here’s what you’ll need to bring:<ul><li>Grit and commitment</li><li>A sense of purpose</li><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Technical awareness</li><li>Organisation and independence</li><li>Empathy and understanding of volunteers</li><li>Digital confidence</li><li>A full, clean driving licence &nbsp;</li></ul>What will you be doing?Improving the quality of grass football pitches remains one of the top 3 priorities for the game in Staffordshire. Pitch quality impacts match play, training and the love and enthusiasm for the game whatever the weather. Our aim is to ensure all grass pitches in the County are of a Good or better standard, to ensure the game can thrive.Your work will centre around the maintenance of Staffordshire FA hub sites including grass and 3G pitches and the grounds they sit within, alongside managing a weekly maintenance programme for pitches across the County. You will have access to the latest pitch maintenance machinery to allow you to offer aeration, seeding, scarification, weeding, feeding, cutting and line marking services to sites and clubs with the ultimate aim of improving every pitch you work on.You will be responsible for arranging site visits to undertake maintenance work in and out of season, working alongside grassroots volunteers to upskill and education them on pitch improvements and working with our team to push our Pitch Maintenance Programme further forward.Our new Sports Hub in Uttoxeter will be your base. This is a new, as yet developed site which will provide high quality facilities for Uttoxeter and the surrounding communities, as well as a venue that will be utilised for multiple events, activities and a base for the Community. We hope this will be the first of many Hub sites the Staffordshire FA will operate in the years to come, with your role being at the heart of what we do.This role will be demanding, hard work and require personal motivation, dedication and self discipline to be successful. You will have the opportuntiy to influence, develop new and expand existing relationships and ultimately provide a pitch maintenance service that is highly regarded due to the effort you are prepared to give.Ensuring quality support services to our England Football Accredited clubs is essential for the future growth of our game. Alongside our team, your work will help provide a quality football experience across Staffordshire and help everyone feel safe and supported across the game.About The Staffordshire FAFounded In 1877, The Staffordshire Football Association Is The Guardian of our National Game in the County.&nbsp;Responsible for efficiently governing and developing the local game, the Staffordshire FA strives to positively influence participation for all in football regardless of age, ability, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion and socioeconomic status.Our aim is to make a positive difference within football, giving everyone the opportunity to access quality football opportunities and experience to fulfil their potential. We are keen to develop partnerships in order to promote the benefits of football and improve the facilities where football is played.With over 2,300 teams, 30,000 players and 1000 match officials, the Staffordshire FA is responsible for providing a support structure that enables players, volunteers, coaches and match officials to develop individually or as part of a Club or League and most importantly, participate in a safe and enjoyable environment. We are a progressive County FA who celebrate our history and traditions, but we do not dwell on them. We are a dynamic, fast moving and evolving organisation which is passionate about our sport and its long-term success.Why Should I Apply?This challenging role will provide you with a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the function of grassroots football in Staffordshire. There are more people playing football in Staffordshire than ever before which means our support for volunteers, administrators, match officials and coaches is increasing.&nbsp;The quality of preparation for match and training facilities is now even more crucial to ensure we can help maintain the enjoyment for participation across the game, ensuring everyone has access to a quality pitch. This role will help us continue to provide these much needed facilities.The successful candidate will join a fantastic team who share the same desire to provide the best football experience for all and we are keen to find a strong leader who will be able to enhance our Pitch Improvement Programmes even further.We are keen to recruit a committed, conscientious, and ambitious person who is passionate about grassroots football and who is looking for an exciting challenge to thrive in this role. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service with our ambition to see, hear and value everyone taking part in the game we love.

Staffordshire Football Association

Grounds & Pitch Care Operative

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

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).

Groundsperson

Starting Salary £40,000 per annum (depending on skills, knowledge and experience)&nbsp;Permanent | Full-time | All-year Round (52 weeks per year)&nbsp;Felsted School, a leading Independent Day and Boarding School, is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and passionate Head of Grounds to lead our Grounds and Gardens Department. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and developing our beautiful 90-acre campus in rural North Essex, ensuring that our high-quality sports facilities, green spaces, and gardens are always presented and maintained to the highest standards.&nbsp;The main responsibilities of the role will be to manage, support and develop our team of Grounds and Gardens staff to maintain and enhance all outdoor areas including lawns, sports pitches, gardens and pathways whilst upholding high standards in health &amp; safety, environmental practices, and compliance.&nbsp;Our ideal candidate will hold a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Groundskeeping or similar area, have proven experience in a similar role in groundskeeping (ideally in an educational environment), and possess strong interpersonal and team management skills. It is also essential that all candidates hold a full UK manual driving licence.&nbsp;This role is a permanent position working full-time, all-year round. The hours of work are Monday to Thursday from 8:00am to 4:30pm and Fridays from 8:00am to 3:30pm, with a thirty-minute unpaid lunch break each day. Weekend working may be required to support sports fixtures.&nbsp;Further information and a full job description can be found on our website.&nbsp;&nbsp;Benefits include 25 days annual leave each year (plus public holidays); free life assurance, uniform and parking; contributory pension scheme (matched at 4%); membership availability to the School’s healthcare scheme (via BUPA); free lunch on full days worked; annual salary reviews; free use of the Felsted Gym and pool facilities; subsidised on-site Coffee Shop; and membership to Felsted Connect; an online multi-platform engagement tool where employees have access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and offers from online and high-street retailers. More information on our rewards package can be found on our website <a href="https://felsted.org/employment-opps/rewards" target="_blank">felsted.org/employment-opps/rewards</a>.&nbsp;Felsted is a leading day and boarding independent school based in a stunning village campus in North Essex. Founded in 1564 by Richard Lord Riche, who had been a Lord Chancellor under King Edward VI, Felsted today provides an exceptional holistic education to approximately 1100 boys and girls aged four to eighteen. We celebrated our 450th anniversary in 2014, one of only a handful of schools in the country that have claimed this historic milestone. We employ more than 190 teachers and 460 operational staff in a community orientated environment, ensuring our pupils receive the very best in learning and co-curricular activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 19 September 2025 at 9:00am.&nbsp; Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we recieve a high number of applicants. Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website <a href="http://www.felsted.org/employment-opps" target="_blank">www.felsted.org/employment-opps</a> to complete our online application process.&nbsp;Felsted is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all pupils and a ‘culture of vigilance’ to safeguard and protect all in its care, and to all aspects of its ‘Safeguarding (Child Protection and Staff Behaviour) Policy’. Please note, it is an offence to apply for this position if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All employees are subject to pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Head of Grounds

About Bath RugbyBath Rugby is one of the oldest and most prestigious rugby clubs in the world. Competing in the Gallagher Premiership and European competitions, we are committed to excellence on and off the field. We pride ourselves on a culture of performance, collaboration, and professionalism.Role OverviewWe are recruiting for a skilled Groundsperson. This is a new opportunity to join our Grounds Team who look after both iconic locations within the company- Farleigh House and the Rec. We truly do not think there are better locations to work at in Bath (though we might be biased). Our Grounds Team currently consists of three other people and we are looking to gain both a grounds apprentice and a junior or senior Groundsperson.The core purpose of the role is to maintain the pitches and surrounds of the training ground at Farleigh House and the pitch at the Rec to the highest standards to ensure that the pitches are always available for training.To present the match day pitch in the best shape and highest quality for matches.Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Groundsperson at Bath Rugby, you will be entrusted with a range of essential tasks to ensure our playing surfaces are of the highest quality:<ul><li>Carry out regular mowing, edging, and aeration to maintain the pitch at optimal playing condition.</li><li>Apply fertilisers, treatments, and pest control measures as needed to promote healthy turf growth and appearance.</li><li>Accurately mark and paint lines on the field for matches and training sessions, ensuring clear and professional markings.</li><li>Manage and maintain groundskeeping equipment, ensuring they are in excellent working condition.</li><li>Keep a vigilant eye on weather conditions and adjust maintenance activities accordingly to protect the playing surface.</li><li>Work closely with the groundskeeping team to ensure all aspects of the facility are well-maintained.</li><li>Assist in preparing the facility for matches and events, ensuring the grounds are impeccable and ready for action.</li><li>Adhere to health and safety regulations to provide a secure environment for players, staff, and visitors</li><li>Any other tasks that may be deemed appropriate by your line manager</li><li>On occasion you may be asked to help with event set-ups working across the wider grounds and gardens teamDesirable skill &amp; Experience</li><li>We are ideally looking for an experienced individual who has successfully maintained sports turf to a professional standard.</li><li>The individual must also hold or be working towards the appropriate technical qualification,</li></ul>such as:<ul><li>Level 2 City &amp; Guilds Diploma in Sports and Amenity Turf Maintenance</li><li>NVQ Level 2 Sports Turf Management.</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Beautiful offices onsite at our Farleigh House High Performance Centre</li><li>Complimentary Bath Rugby Tickets</li><li>Ballot access for RFU International Matches</li><li>Complimentary Bath Rugby Kit</li><li>Local &amp; Partner Discounts Inc. Homewood Spa &amp; Longleat</li><li>Frequent Nutritious Staff Lunches</li><li>Regular Socials</li><li>High-Performance Gym Use</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Health Cash Plan</li><li>24/7 Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Life Assurance x 4</li><li>Enhanced Maternity &amp; Paternity Leave</li><li>25 Days Holiday</li></ul>LocationThe Rec in Bath city centre. Due to the rural location and limited public transport, applicants must live within commuting distance and have access to their own transport.How to ApplyPlease send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to <a href="mailto:opportunities@bathrugby.com" target="_blank">opportunities@bathrugby.com</a>Application Deadline: 18th August 2025Bath Rugby is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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