GROUNDSPERSON

The Hurlingham Club; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Annual bonus

Season ticket loan

Health cash plan

Maternity/Paternity leave

Mental health support

Free meals on duty

Onsite parking

Job summary

The Hurlingham Club in London seeks a Groundsperson to maintain its prestigious grounds including croquet lawns, tennis courts, a cricket ground and a golf course. The role is a 39-hour week with regular weekend work, and duties include turf maintenance, pest control, setting out sports areas and operating turf equipment.

Candidates should have hands-on grounds experience, an eye for detail, and be able to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Previous grounds or turf experience and preparing cricket pitches would be advantageous.
• Hands-on approach and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail; friendly, polite and diplomatic.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general turf and grounds duties.
• Report and treat common pests, fungi and diseases.
• Set out sports areas.
• Operate handmowers and other turf related machinery.
• Help with other Grounds related duties as allocated.

Skills

Grounds experience

Pitch preparation

Hands-on

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ 2 in Greenkeeping / Sports Turf Management

PA1 Spraying

PA6 Spraying

Tools

Mowing machinery

Handmowers

Turf management tools

Job description

The Grounds Team are part of the Estates Department and are made up of 26 professional and highly motivated individuals who pride themselves on the maintenance and upkeep of the prestigious grounds. The grounds of the Club include ten croquet lawns, thirty grass tennis courts, a cricket ground, a nine-hole golf course, two bowling greens and over a hectare of trees, flowers, shrubs and ornamental lawns. It is through the efforts of the Grounds team that the Club's members are rewarded year on year with award winning sports surfaces and stunning season changing flowerbeds.

THE ROLE

As a Groundsperson you will work a 39 hour week with regular weekend work (compulsory but not guaranteed). Typical duties will include:

• To undertake general turf and grounds duties.
• Reporting and treating common pests, fungi and diseases.
• Setting out sports areas.
• Operating handmowers and other turf related machinery.
• Helping with any other Grounds related duties as allocated.

CANDIDATE

Candidates will embody our Club values; excellence, responsibility and courtesy.

Previous grounds or turf experience and preparing cricket pitches would be advantageous. Advantageous qualifications - NVQ 2 in Greenkeeping / Sports Turf Management and PA1 and PA6 Spraying qualifications. Candidates will have a hands‑on approach, the ability to work under pressure, have excellent attention to detail and will be friendly, polite and diplomatic.

BENEFITS

At The Hurlingham Club, we are committed to supporting the wellbeing, development and long-term success of our staff. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to reward your contribution and support you both inside and outside of work. Benefits include:

Financial & Leave Benefits

• 23 days' annual leave, rising to 28 days after 5 years' continuous service.
• Annual bonus scheme and annual pay review.
• Season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and other financial wellbeing benefits.
• Health cash plan, life assurance and group income protection.
• Enhanced family leave (including maternity and paternity leave) and sick pay provisions.
• Mental wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), access to counselling services and an in‑house Mental Health First Aider network.

Learning & Development

• Ongoing learning, training and development opportunities.
• Free meals on duty and free onsite parking.
• Access to onsite sports and fitness facilities, including weekly staff fitness classes.
• Discounts in the Club's retail outlets and at selected local businesses.

Recognition & Social

• Staff awards and recognition programmes.
• Regular social events, both onsite and at local venues.

Investors in People

• The Club has been recognised as an Investor in People since 2001, reflecting our long‑standing commitment to supporting , developing and recognising our colleagues.

Diversity & Inclusion The Hurlingham Club is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.

Recruitment Process & Adjustments As part of our recruitment process, you may be invited to attend an interview, either online or in person. For some roles, you may also be asked to complete a task or activity to demonstrate your skills and suitability for the position. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, or in relation to the role itself, please let us know if you are contacted about your application.

Application Updates Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual updates to all applicants. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of submitting your application, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We appreciate your interest in The Hurlingham Club and thank you for taking the time to apply.