Vacancy at Cambridge United FC
Groundsperson
Salary
£24,000 to £26,000 per annum
Vacancy listed
21/06/2023
Application deadline
07/07/2023
Details
Groundsperson
Department Football
Reports to Stadium Manager & Groundsman
Location Abbey Stadium and Training Ground
Hours 40 hours a week including all first team fixtures and ad-hoc events where required. Flexible approach to working hours.
Role Summary
The Groundsperson for Cambridge United will work closely with the Stadium Manager & ground staff to carry out day to day duties to include post-match stadium clean up, light maintenance work, maintenance of all playing surfaces and surrounding areas at the Abbey Stadium and may be required to work at the training ground complex.
Key Job Outcomes
• Complete the day-to-day maintenance of all playing surfaces and surrounding areas.
• Some line marking responsibilities.
• Assist with some elements of grass cutting across all facilities.
• Maintenance of goal posts, including netting, noting any defects, and reporting them
• Other associated pitch duties, including but not limited to, fertilising, spraying, seeding etc.
• Ensure all surfaces and surrounding areas are kept to a high standard.
• Divoting to help repair playing surfaces after training sessions and matchdays.
• Be prepared to work in all weathers.
• Post match stadium cleaning.
• To be able to work flexible and unsociable hours where the role of the job requires.
• Work alongside other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as and when required.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to this role
This job description sets out the key outcomes required. It does not specify in detail the activities required to achieve these outcomes. As a term of your employment, you may reasonably be expected to perform duties of a similar or related nature to those outlined in the job description.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience
Experience in using greenkeeping equipment
Experience in maintaining sports pitches
Enjoys working outside
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of the stadium
Ability to respond and react to deadlines that arise at short notice
Attitude/Behaviours
Takes responsibility for ensuring a high quality of work
A genuine team player who will support and motivate other members of the team
Calm and flexible approach
A willingness to take on and learn new tasks and skills
Personal Qualities
Hardworking and enthusiastic
Able to work unsociable hours
Good attention to detail
Loyal and committed
Clean driving license
Application Process
Application Instructions Interested applicants should apply by submitting their CV and Cover Letter
Application Closing Date 6th June 2023
Interview Date(s) TBC
Start Date ASAP
Employability Statement Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
Safeguarding Statement Cambridge United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
For those positions where a criminal record check (DBS) is identified as necessary, this will be carried out in line with other safer recruitment checks.
The post holder will be required to undergo Safeguarding training periodically.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
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Department Football
Reports to Stadium Manager & Groundsman
Location Abbey Stadium and Training Ground
Hours 40 hours a week including all first team fixtures and ad-hoc events where required. Flexible approach to working hours.
Role Summary
The Groundsperson for Cambridge United will work closely with the Stadium Manager & ground staff to carry out day to day duties to include post-match stadium clean up, light maintenance work, maintenance of all playing surfaces and surrounding areas at the Abbey Stadium and may be required to work at the training ground complex.
Key Job Outcomes
• Complete the day-to-day maintenance of all playing surfaces and surrounding areas.
• Some line marking responsibilities.
• Assist with some elements of grass cutting across all facilities.
• Maintenance of goal posts, including netting, noting any defects, and reporting them
• Other associated pitch duties, including but not limited to, fertilising, spraying, seeding etc.
• Ensure all surfaces and surrounding areas are kept to a high standard.
• Divoting to help repair playing surfaces after training sessions and matchdays.
• Be prepared to work in all weathers.
• Post match stadium cleaning.
• To be able to work flexible and unsociable hours where the role of the job requires.
• Work alongside other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as and when required.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to this role
This job description sets out the key outcomes required. It does not specify in detail the activities required to achieve these outcomes. As a term of your employment, you may reasonably be expected to perform duties of a similar or related nature to those outlined in the job description.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience
Experience in using greenkeeping equipment
Experience in maintaining sports pitches
Enjoys working outside
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of the stadium
Ability to respond and react to deadlines that arise at short notice
Attitude/Behaviours
Takes responsibility for ensuring a high quality of work
A genuine team player who will support and motivate other members of the team
Calm and flexible approach
A willingness to take on and learn new tasks and skills
Personal Qualities
Hardworking and enthusiastic
Able to work unsociable hours
Good attention to detail
Loyal and committed
Clean driving license
Application Process
Application Instructions Interested applicants should apply by submitting their CV and Cover Letter
Application Closing Date 6th June 2023
Interview Date(s) TBC
Start Date ASAP
Employability Statement Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
Safeguarding Statement Cambridge United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
For those positions where a criminal record check (DBS) is identified as necessary, this will be carried out in line with other safer recruitment checks.
The post holder will be required to undergo Safeguarding training periodically.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
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