Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Groundskeeper

DEPARTMENT:

Operations/Compton Grounds

REPORTS TO:

Head Groundsperson

LOCATION:

Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground, Compton

HOURS:

Full-time 37.5 hours per week including evenings, weekends and matchdays

DATE:

June 2025

We are Wolves. Progressive, determined, bright, unified and humble. A pack that is hungry for

success. Wolves is one of the fastest growing professional football clubs in the UK, and also boasts

one of the richest histories in the beautiful game.

Formed in 1877, Wolves was a founder member of the Football League, and was one of the


country's most successful sides in the fifties and sixties. During a two decade spell the Black


Country's most decorated side won three First Division titles and one of its four FA Cups.


Fast forward 70 years and Wolves are back amongst football's elite. In the past six years we have


celebrated promotion to the Premier League, back-to-back 7th placed finishes and a Europa League


quarter-final campaign. Now, we will be competing in the Premier League for a sixth successive


season.




But at Wolves it is all about what we will do, not what we have done. We don't simply look to the


future, we seize it.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and

adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. This means that

the post-holder is required to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club's commitment to

safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk and to ensuring that Wolves is free from

discrimination and harassment.

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Job purpose

Wolves are searching for an experienced and motivated individual to take up the position of


Groundskeeper.


Working in a team of grounds staff, the successful applicant will strive to ensure all the pitches at our


Compton Training Ground meet the highest possible standard.




The successful applicant will be a team player who takes pride in the quality of their work and


attention to detail.

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Key responsibilities

Ensure that the pitches meet the exceptional quality standards required by Wolverhampton
Wanderers Football Club
Use pedestrian and ride on mowers on football pitches Mark out pitches Assist in the renovation of pitches and grass areas Clean equipment and wash down areas Keep all equipment and materials in good condition To maintain up-to-date knowledge of all relevant industry developments Other Ad Hoc duties as and when required

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General responsibilities

Compliance with Club policies Compliance with the Club's health and safety procedures Compliance with the Club's safeguarding policies To promote the Club's values To work consistently to embed equality & diversity into the Club To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected To maintain professional conduct at all times

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Key relationships

Head Groundsperson and Grounds Staff colleagues General Manager Operations/Football Administration First Team and Academy Coaching Personnel

Scope of job

The Groundskeeper will work within a team to ensure all Compton pitches meet the highest possible


standard.




The successful candidate must be a hard worker and willing to get involved with any other duties


within the remit of the grounds department. Must also be flexible with their working hours during


peak periods, and the successful applicant may be required to work on home matchdays.

Person Specification

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Job Title:

Groundskeeper

Knowledge: the level and breadth of knowledge to do the job e.g. understanding of a defined system,


method or procedure, legal or regulatory frameworks etc


Desirable


Experience of working with football pitches at a professional level
Technical/work-based skills: skills specific to the job e.g. language competence, typing skills, coaching skills


etc


Essential


Previous experience of working of using a wide range of turf care equipment


Desirable


Manual Handling Techniques and Awareness Training
General skills and attributes: more general characteristics e.g. flexibility, communication skills, team working


etc


Essential


Thinks ahead, generates ideas and creative solutions to problems Values and respects others, able to build relationships and collaborates with others Effective planning and time management skills Delivers to the highest standard Adheres to the fair and inclusive attitude of Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club Flexible approach to meet the demands of the business Full driving licence
Experience: proven record of experience in a particular field, profession or specialism.





Essential


Proven track record for at least 2 years as an experienced Grounds Person
Desirable


Experience working with a Synthetic Sports Training Facility 2 years minimum experience within sports turf or horticulture background
Qualifications: the level of educational, professional and/or occupational training required





Essential


Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma or other recognised equivalent qualification in Horticulture and/or Turf
Surface Management/Maintenance or qualified by relevant experience


Desirable


Spraying Certificates PA1, 2 and 6
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