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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

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>

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