Assistant Grounds Manager

Imperial College London; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial College London seeks a Sports Grounds Supervisor to maintain and enhance sports facilities at its Harlington Sports Ground. This full-time role involves managing a team, overseeing health and safety, and ensuring excellent user experiences. Applicants should have a relevant qualification and demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Reduced rate in sports centre

Interest-free season ticket/cycle loan schemes

Sector-leading salary and remuneration package

38 days off a year

Qualifications

• Experience in a Sports Grounds Person or Supervisor role.
• Proven experience managing people and teams.
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation within a Sports Grounds setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality maintenance and presentation of sports surfaces and facilities.
• Manage operational budgets and maximise facility usage through external hire.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and foster a positive environment.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Customer Service

Education

NVQ3 or equivalent in Sports Grounds Management

Tools

Tractor and Handheld Spraying Certificate

Job description

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This 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.

You will be involved in managing Direct Reports, overseeing health & safety compliance, managing operational budgets, and maximising the facility usage through external hire.

Additionally, you will deputise for the Grounds Manager, support event logistics, and contribute to the overall smooth operation of the grounds and associated services.

As a key team member, you will deliver exceptional customer service, fostering a positive atmosphere for students and private hirers alike.

• Relevant industry recognised Qualification in Sports Grounds Management (NVQ3 or equivalent)
• Tractor and Handheld Spraying Certificate
• Hold a current Driving Licence
• Experience working in a Sports Grounds Person or Supervisor role
• Proven experience of managing people and teams
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation within a Sports Grounds setting
• A wide sporting background or knowledge of sports
• Ability to prioritise and make decisions under pressure
• A high level of written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work without supervision, using discretion and initiative
• A friendly, helpful and tactful approach to users and service providers
• A high level of physical fitness

The position is available on a full-time open-ended contract. Applicants must be willing to work at other locations, occasional evenings, and weekends (on a 5 out of 7-day contract).

The opportunity to grow within a department that values and nurtures talent, and to make an impact through our Physical Activity and Sport Strategy

• A company pension scheme
• A reduced rate in our sports centre
• Interest-free season ticket/cycle loan schemes
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 38 days off a year)