Seasonal Groundstaff 2027

Wimbledon; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Uniform provided

Seasonal work

Résumé du poste

The All England Lawn Tennis Club (Championships) Limited (AELTC) is seeking a Seasonal Groundsperson to support grass court maintenance across Wimbledon venues. You will work as part of the Groundstaff during peak periods, delivering high standards for Members and events.

The role runs for about seven months starting March/April 2027, is based on 40 hours per week, and requires a Level 2 qualification in Sports Turf Management and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Sports Turf Management.
• Proven practical experience in preparation, maintenance and presentation of fine turfgrass and other sports surfaces to a high standard.
• Knowledge of turfgrass maintenance, cultural practices and plant health management.
• Current full UK Driving Licence (Category B) and ability to operate tractors, ride-on machinery, buggies and company vehicles safely.

Responsabilités

• Assist with grass court care, preparation and daily maintenance across venues.
• Apply granular and liquid nutrition, soil conditioners and other products under supervision.
• Support renovation programmes and presentation of courts to competition standards.
• Monitor and report weeds, pests, diseases and disorders with directed control measures.
• Care for other surfaces (clay, hard courts, croquet lawns) and general grounds maintenance.
• Set up courts for play and operate court equipment safely and in line with site rules.

Connaissances

Sports Turf Management

Grass court maintenance

Driving Licence

Formation

Level 2 qualification in Sports Turf Management

Description du poste

Job Description

As a Seasonal Groundsperson, you will support the seasonal maintenance, presentation and preparation of the AELTC’s grass courts and other playing surfaces across all venues. Working as part of the Groundstaff team during the busiest operational periods, you will help deliver exceptional standards for Members, their guests, The Championships and other events while developing practical experience in professional sports turf management. This role has an extended recruitment period with the start date in March/April 2027 and is a 7 month fixed term contract.

What You Will Be Doing

Grass court maintenance

• Assist with the care, preparation and daily maintenance of grass courts across all venues, including mowing, marking out and seasonal court preparation activities.
• Apply granular and liquid nutrition, soil conditioners and other approved products under supervision and in accordance with best practice and environmental guidelines.
• Support spring and autumn renovation programmes and assist with the presentation of courts to competition standards.
• Monitor and report weeds, pests, diseases and disorders, supporting appropriate control measures as directed.

Multi-surface and grounds maintenance

• Assist in the care and daily maintenance of clay courts, hard courts, covered courts, croquet lawns, ornamental areas, other grass areas and car parks across all venues.
• Keep grounds, pathways, fencing lines and areas surrounding courts clean, tidy, safe and weed free.
• Support the preparation and presentation of venues for Members, guests, The Championships and other events.

Equipment and facilities

• Assist with the care, maintenance and safe operation of equipment, tools, benches, netting systems, court accessories and irrigation equipment.
• Set up courts for play, including permanent and temporary netting, grass court covers, court cups, water supplies and associated equipment.
• Operate pedestrian, ride on and tractor mounted machinery, buggies and other authorised vehicles safely and in accordance with site rules.

Health & safety, teamwork and flexibility

• Maintain health, safety and security in the workplace and comply with company procedures, guidelines and site rules.
• Take personal responsibility for being in clean and presentable AELTC uniform during working hours.
• Work flexibly across the Groundstaff and Horticultural Services departments as required across all venues.
• Carry out any other duties within the department deemed necessary by the Lead Groundsperson.

What part your role will play in The Championships

The Groundstaff Department delivers year-round maintenance and state of the art preparation for The Championships, which sees around 3,500 hours of use during The Championships.

During The Championships period your role will help to support the AELTC’s goal of delivering the world’s premier tennis tournament and supporting one of the world’s most prestigious tennis clubs.

Your role will help provide support across all venues, including The All England Lawn Tennis Club (Championships) Limited (Wimbledon), The All England Club Community Sports Ground (Raynes Park), The Wimbledon Qualifying and Community Sports Centre (Roehampton) and surrounding areas.

About You

The qualifications, licences, knowledge and experience listed below are essential requirements for the role. Experience with clay, hard or covered courts would be advantageous.

Essential Qualifications And Experience

• Level 2 qualification, or equivalent, in Sports Turf Management.
• Proven practical experience in the preparation, maintenance and presentation of fine turfgrass surfaces and other sports surfaces to a high standard.
• Knowledge of turfgrass maintenance, cultural practices and plant health management.
• Current full UK Driving Licence (Category B), or a driving licence from your relevant authority/country. It is a condition of employment that the successful applicant holds, and continues to hold, a current full driving licence and can demonstrate the ability to safely operate vehicles including tractors, ride on machinery, buggies and company vehicles in accordance with site rules.

Personal attributes

• Recognise that every event and match is important to the image, reputation and operation of the AELTC.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to work additional hours, days, evenings and weekends in line with rota and shift pattern requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and build good working relationships within the team and across departments and venues.
• Organised, efficient, professional and reliable, with strong attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines and a positive approach to work.

Working pattern

The role is seasonal and based on 40 hours per week. Flexibility is required to meet the demands of the job, including working in accordance with rota and shift patterns that may include additional hours, days, evenings and weekends.

To support the delivery of The Championships and other events across all venues, there may be a requirement to work different rota patterns and extended hours during peak operational periods.

Career development

The AELTC is committed to investing in its people. This role offers valuable practical experience, training and exposure to world-leading sports turf management practices during a key operational period.

About Us

The All England Lawn Tennis Club (Championships) Limited (AELTC) organises and stages The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships, widely regarded as the world’s premier tennis tournament, and is home to one of the world’s most prestigious tennis clubs.

Our business has grown in recent years, and we expect that success to continue. We have plans to further improve our facilities and invest in our people in future years. Our success is important to us, and we are guided by our key values of Heritage, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.

The Groundstaff Department’s role is to maintain grass, clay, hard and covered courts and the croquet lawns for year-round use by Members and guests and to fully prepare the courts for The Championships using the latest technology combined with extensive experience and skills.

This supports the AELTC’s goal of delivering the world’s premier tennis tournament and supporting one of the world’s most prestigious tennis clubs.

The Groundstaff Department delivers year-round maintenance and state of the art preparation for The Championships, which sees around 3,500 hours of use during The Championships.

The Groundstaff Department, based at The All England Club Community Sports Ground (Raynes Park) and The Wimbledon Qualifying and Community Sports Centre (Roehampton), delivers year-round maintenance of hard courts, football pitches, rugby pitches and cricket facilities including the daily maintenance of ornamental, other grass areas and car parks and state of the art preparation for our Qualifying Competition and The Championships.

For further information regarding the AELTC Wimbledon Park Project please see the link below.