Lead Grounds Manager – Pro Football Pitch Care

clubrugby; Colchester; Hybrid; Confidential; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Colchester United Football Club is seeking a Head Grounds Person to oversee maintenance of the main pitch at the stadium and five training ground pitches. You will lead a grounds staff, plan maintenance, and manage resources while ensuring top-quality surfaces and immaculate training facilities.

You will work closely with management and coaching staff, apply turf care best practices, and manage health and safety, regulatory compliance, and budgeting within a dynamic sports environment.

Qualifikationen

• Must hold a Level 3 qualification in sports turf management (level 4 encouraged).
• Desirable PA1 and PA6 pesticide safety certificates.
• Proven grounds keeper experience with pitch maintenance.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage a team.

Aufgaben

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance of the main pitch and training ground pitches.
• Lead a grounds staff team and develop maintenance schedules.
• Ensure health and safety regulations and track compliance.
• Assist budgeting and procurement for the department.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Team management

Pitch maintenance

Turf knowledge

Communication

Ausbildung

Level 3 qualification in sports turf management

Jobbeschreibung

Colchester United Football Club is seeking a Head Grounds Person to oversee maintenance of the main pitch at the stadium and five training ground pitches. You will lead a grounds staff, plan maintenance, and manage resources while ensuring top-quality surfaces and immaculate training facilities.

You will work closely with management and coaching staff, apply turf care best practices, and manage health and safety, regulatory compliance, and budgeting within a dynamic sports environment.