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About usPart of London + Regional Hotels,&nbsp;The Lensbury Resort&nbsp;is located on the Banks of the River Thames at Teddington and is home to an exclusive leisure club, a 155 bedroom hotel, meeting and events space, restaurant and bar, Spa and 25 acres of gardens and grounds.The Role&nbsp;The Senior Groundsperson plays a key role in maintaining the pitches and tennis courts that The Lensbury is renowned for; nationally and internationally.Benefits• Staff Discounts at The Lensbury and across the L+R Hotels portfolio• Use of leisure facilities, including gym &amp; swimming pool• Access to Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 helpline for you and your family• Online benefits portal with Hospitality Rewards, offering lots of discounts across major brands• Staff Awards and Social events throughout the year• Free meals whilst on duty• Cycle to work scheme• Free parking• Refer a Friend programme• Paid annual leave of 28 days including public holidaysKey Responsibilities• In conjunction with the Grounds &amp; Gardens Manager, take responsibility for the maintenance, specific procedures and upkeep of The Lensbury fine turf areas,including rugby pitches and tennis courts. &nbsp;• Mowing, slitting, rolling, watering, scarifying, application of fertilisers and insecticides, feeding, overseeding and re-turfing and levelling work where necessary.• Ensure the safe keeping of all fertilisers, seed, sand, dressing, top soil insecticides and all regulations as to their application and usage.• Make all necessary preparations for all matches and/or tournaments, and ensure specific requirements are covered.• Assist in the renovations of pitches to maintain a high standard of playing surfaces at all times.• Assist with the maintenance of all other external sports and recreation facilities to help ensure required standards are met.• Deputise for the Grounds &amp; Gardens Manager as and when necessary.• Assistance in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of weekly and annual maintenance programmes to ensure the required standard of surface presentation• Assist in promoting the safety and correct storage of all machinery and equipment, and assist with relevant training and enforcing of correct procedures for their use.What we’re looking for:To be successful in this role, you must possess the following qualifications, attitude, behaviours, skills, and values:• Previous experience in a sports turf/grounds maintenance role in the education, hospitality, leisure sector or similar.• PA1, PA2 and PA6 licences beneficial / essential• Strong professional and/or academic qualifications in turf maintenance and sports ground management or horticulture, e.g. NVQ Level 2 in Amenity and Horticulture;• A flexible approach to the variety of jobs involved• Ability to work well within a team and individually including unsupervised• Good understanding of machinery and maintenance preferred, however training will be provided.• Good understanding of Health &amp; Safety and risk management;• Commitment to continuing professional development.

The Lensbury

Senior/Head Groundsperson

City of Peterborough Sports Club (CoPSC) is the largest multi sports club in the area and is home to five of the most premier sports clubs in the city, offering Bowls, Cricket (Peterborough Town Cricket Club), Hockey, Squash / Racquetball and Tennis with over 1000 members. We offer some of the finest facilities (for ECB Northants Premier cricket, County Bowls, and National League Hockey) in the East of England and host a number of top sporting competitions and matches including minor counties and 2nd XI county cricket. We are a Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC).We are currently looking for an experienced Groundsperson to be accountable and responsible for a cricket square, cricket outfield, bowls green, grass tennis courts and a sand dressed astroturf hockey pitch within our site and to ensure they meet all standards required by the club and each sport’s governing body.Other responsibilities include:<ul><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, end-of-season renovation and irrigation strategies. </li><li>Monitor and address any issues with sports facilities promptly and safely. </li><li>Prepare the annual budget requests for repairs, maintenance and grounds preparation.</li><li>Coordinate the negotiation, purchase, storage and control of all consumable materials and services in a cost-effective manner.</li><li>Ensure all groundskeeping activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner, adhering to all relevant safety regulations and procedures. </li><li>Carry out repairs and renovations to sports facilities as needed during winter periods. </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>Continue to review industry best practice on grounds maintenance techniques, consumable products and technology to ensure the club remains a best-in-class facility</li></ul>Qualifications (to include one or more)<ul><li>NVQ/SVQ in Sports Turf Maintenance</li><li>Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Sports Turf or Amenity Horticulture</li><li>PA1/PA6 pesticide application certification</li><li>Knowledge of ECB, LTA, Bowls England, and England Hockey specific sports pitch regulations</li><li>First Aid and H&amp;S training</li></ul>Skills<ul><li>Turf management</li><li>Line marking and pitch setup</li><li>Machinery operation and maintenance</li><li>Irrigation and drainage</li><li>Pesticide and fertiliser application</li><li>Basic DIY skills</li><li>IT skills for maintaining logs and schedules</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 Commercial &amp; Operations Manager.Closing Date:&nbsp;TBCFurther Information: Jonathan Short, 07884 292271, <a href="mailto:manager@cityofpeterboroughsportsclub.co.uk" target="_blank">manager@cityofpeterboroughsportsclub.co.uk</a>Benefits:&nbsp;Salary based upon experience, pension, 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays, sports club multisport membership, industry training courses available

City of Peterborough Sports Club

Groundsman

Bancroft’s, one of the country’s leading co-educational day schools, are looking for a Groundskeeper who will&nbsp;work on all sports playing fields at our main school site and West Grove playing fields. Grounds staff are also expected to undertake work in the schools gardens, borders and boundaries, ensuring these areas are maintained to a high standard.&nbsp;This position would suit a “hands on” experienced individual who is flexible and committed to providing quality sports spaces. The Groundskeeper takes an active role whilst understanding the changes in the sporting seasons.&nbsp;&nbsp;The position is a permanent 52 weeks per year role.&nbsp; The working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 0800 to 1600 with 30 minutes unpaid lunch.The salary range is £28,000 - £33,000 per annum based on qualifications and experience.We have a commitment to supporting ongoing professional development for all of our staff.Bancroft’s creates a happy learning environment, where bright children are challenged and supported to become the best versions of themselves. &nbsp;Bancroft’s is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.&nbsp;&nbsp;For further details, an application pack and to apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above or email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hr@bancrofts.org" target="_blank">hr@bancrofts.org</a>The closing date for applications is&nbsp;9am on Friday 1st August 2025&nbsp;and interviews will take place week commencing&nbsp;Monday 11th August 2025&nbsp;Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.&nbsp; We reserve the right to interview early applicants should a suitable candidate apply.Required from September 2025Location: Bancroft’s High Road Woodford Green Essex IG8 0RFBancroft’s 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 are required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).&nbsp;Bancroft’s may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their applications.The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Bancroft’s is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (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;

Bancroft's School

Groundskeeper

The RoleWe are seeking a sports turf specialist with experience in greenkeeping or sports turf management to join our Grounds team as Senior Sports Turf Operative. In this role you will contribute sports turf knowledge to the delivery of strategic plans and work programmes that are under the control of the Grounds Manager and Deputy Grounds Manager.This is a full-time role working an average 40 hours per week, with allowances for summer and winter daylight when hours may be varied.About YouAs Senior Sports Turf Operative, you have a good working knowledge of all aspects of groundsmanship and excellent understanding of the requirements of sports turf surface preparation. You will have a clear understanding of the relevant health and safety legislation and experience of driving machinery used to prepare and maintain sports turf. A keen interest in sports (including cricket) would be useful.Our SchoolFounded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils from ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of Sonning, just outside Reading.The School employs more than 200 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full intellectual, physical, and creative potential.Reading Blue Coat offers an exceptional working environment and an attractive rewards package, including excellent benefits such as a pension scheme; free meals; extensive staff discounts; tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes; free sports and leisure facilities; Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to professional development.Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.rbcs.org.uk/vacancies" target="_blank">www.rbcs.org.uk/vacancies</a>&nbsp; or contact the HR department, Tel: 0118 933 5813 email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@rbcs.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@rbcs.org.uk</a>Closing date: 09:00 on Monday 4 August 2025Applications must be submitted to the email address above by application form (which can be found on our website) and accompanied by your covering letter. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the UK.&nbsp;The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. Registered charity number 1087839 • No agencies, please •&nbsp;<a href="http://www.rbcs.org.uk/" target="_blank">www.rbcs.org.uk</a>

Reading Blue Coat School

Senior Sports Turf Operative

<h3>The Role</h3>We are looking for a Grounds Person&nbsp;on a 12 month fixed term contract basisto 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). &nbsp;<h3>Your day-to-day</h3><ul><li>Uphold our world class playing surfaces&nbsp;- you'll assist in delivering pitch operations in a timely manner and completed to the expected standard to ensure excellent&nbsp;maintenance of the playing surface &nbsp;</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>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,&nbsp;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,&nbsp;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&nbsp;</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;</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>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>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.<h3>Application Closing Date - Monday 21st July 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!

Arsenal FC

Grounds Person

A keen Groundsperson is required to join our Grounds &amp; Gardens Department. The successful candidate should demonstrate&nbsp;experience of undertaking sports turf management to a professional standard together with an understanding of the operation and maintenance of appropriate machinery.&nbsp; A good working knowledge of sports pitch preparation, experience in a similar position and relevant qualifications are desirable.Hours of work are 40 per week Monday to Friday, and Saturday mornings working on a rota.The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.To apply online, please&nbsp;visit&nbsp; <a href="https://www.freemens.org/about-us/work-with-us" target="_blank">Work with us | City of London Freemens School</a> Alternatively, please contact 01372 822442.&nbsp;Closing date:&nbsp; 9am on Thursday 31st July 2025Candidates are asked to note that Freemen’s retains the right to interview and appoint at any time during the application process so early applications are encouraged.This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process a Disclosure and Barring check will be required.The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

City of London Freemen's School

Groundsperson

<h2>Job overview</h2>We are seeking a committed, and passionate Grounds Person with knowledge of machinery and sports pitch maintenance to join us at Forest.This is a full-time permanent position, supporting the maintenance and development of amenities and playing surfaces, ensuring safe consistent playing surfaces are available for use as necessary.Why work at Forest?There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Generous CPD budget&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Comprehensive Professional Development Review system&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Contribution towards&nbsp;private medical insurance fees&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Membership of a pension scheme</li></ul>Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged. Forest School reserves the right to make appointments at any stage.Please note that if you have previously applied for this position and were not successful, your application will only be reconsidered if there have been significant changes to your qualifications, or skills that align more closely with the person specification.The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Forest School

Experienced Gardener required to join our friendly Estates Team for September 2025.Pinewood School is set in 84 acres of rolling countryside on the border between Wiltshire and Oxfordshire and offers a quality, family-based, co-educational day and boarding environment for over 400 children aged 3-13.We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Gardener who can work between 22 – 30 hours per week,&nbsp;days and hours can be agreed in advance with the successful candidate and may be flexed for summer and winter seasons.Attendance is also required at Staff Inset Days at the start of each main term (5 additional days per annum).Salary:&nbsp; Dependent on experience and qualifications.For a detailed job description and application form please visit our website&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pinewoodschool.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.pinewoodschool.co.uk</a>If you require any additional information please contact the Director of HR, Jo Ranstead:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:joranstead@pinewoodschool.co.uk" target="_blank">joranstead@pinewoodschool.co.uk</a> or by telephone 01793 782205• Deadline for applications: Wednesday&nbsp; 2nd July 2025 • Interview date: Tuesday 8th July 2025 • Start date: 1st September 2025 or as soon as possible after this date following the completion of recruitment checks and notice periods &nbsp;Pinewood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure &amp; Barring Service.&nbsp;

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