Job Description

Ipswich Town Football Club are seeking a Senior Grounds Person who is enthusiastic, self-motived to work alongside a team. With the ongoing development of the training ground pitches and landscaping with a new stadium pitch build in 2023, it is an exciting time to be part of the ITFC Grounds Team.

The Senior Groundsperson will be able to manage and motivate staff, along with the Head Groundsperson, as well as working alongside other Grounds staff to maintain the training ground to a high standard with a strong attention to detail.

You will be mainly based at the training ground but can be asked to work at the stadium. Working hours will be 40 hours a week 07:30am - 16:00pm. There will be unsociable working hours due to player training, matches or in the event of adverse weather condition.

Key responsibilities include:

To assist the Head Groundsperson and the Grounds Manager to plan and carry out the operations to maintain football pitches at the Training Ground for both the academy and the professional team squads to a high level To help lead the team along side the Head Groundsperson and Grounds Manager Using machinery including tractors, mowers, and hand tools safely and responsibly Operate the irrigation system Fertilise and spray pitches Marking out pitches to a good standard Divotting Assist in maintaining lawn areas, shrub beds and keeping paths tidy Maintaining a clean grounds yard and machinery storage area. Carry out basis pre start check and cleaning down of machinery after use Report machinery/system faults to the Grounds Manager Show a can-do attitude and work proactively within the team

What you will need to have:

At least 3 years experience working in the sports turf industry. Previous experience managing other staff will be beneficial. Level 3 (or working towards) Sports Turf Management or Horticulture. Spraying certificate in Pa1, 2 & 6. Full Driving Licence.

About us:

Ipswich Town Football Club is the only professional football club in Suffolk and is currently based in League One. The Club's proud history includes becoming champions of England under Sir Alf Ramsey, as well as FA Cup and UEFA Cup winners under Sir Bobby Robson. Off the pitch, the Club prides itself on being an integral part of the local community both in the town of Ipswich and beyond. Following acquisition in April 2021 by Gamechanger 20 Ltd, the Club has enjoyed major investment in all areas. Headed by CEO Mark Ashton, the new management team is investing time, money, and resources into returning Ipswich Town to its former glory. Significant investment continues to be made in the infrastructure of the Club, the most important part being the people. We are as committed to building an ambitious, hard-working, passionate, and energetic team off the pitch as on it.

We will give you?

The chance to be involved in crucial part of our development. Training, mentoring and support. Free car parking

If this is you:

If you feel this is the role for you, please got to our website www.itfc.co.uk and complete an application form on our careers page.

Shortlisting and interviews will take place throughout the duration of the vacancy advert. This may mean that the vacancy could close early should a suitable candidate be found.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive; only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.

Safeguarding Statement

Ipswich Town Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all employees to share this commitment and promote the welfare of these groups. Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions, cautions, reprimands, including those that are considered 'spent' as defined by the Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended 2013). Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check (with children's barred list check) and references.

Equality Statement

The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.

Ipswich Town Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all employees to share this commitment and promote the welfare of these groups. Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions, cautions, reprimands, including those that are considered 'spent' as defined by the Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended 2013). Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check (with children's barred list check) and references.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Experience:

Sports Turf Industry: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person