Role Summary
The role of a head groundskeeper and site manager of a sporting field involves overseeing the maintenance and management of the facility. This includes ensuring that the field is in optimal condition for sporting events, coordinating maintenance schedules, managing a team of groundskeepers (volunteers and paid), and ensuring the safety and functionality of the entire site.
Overview
This role is crucial in providing a safe and well- maintained environment for sporting activities at the national Baseball and Softball Complex at Farnham Park. Our 5 – field flagship site is where we host play from grassroots to elite and the facility needs to adapt to the needs.
The head groundskeeper, site manager is responsible for tasks such as mowing, fertilising, aerating, and watering the field, as well as repairing any damages. They also collaborate with all customers, event organisers, coaches, and players to address specific field requirements and make necessary adjustments. Overall, what they deliver is testament to our brand.
Key Relationships
The postholder will be expected to support relationships with the British Softball Federation, the British Baseball Federation, UK Sport, Sport England, The 108, OKC Spark, Major League Baseball, speakers, coaches, Senior Leadership Team and wider staff.
Additional Responsibilities as a Member of Staff
You will be expected to be prepared to contribute across a wide range of activities, accepting collective and individual responsibility, where necessary. This may include directly delivering activities or working upwards to shape the strategic direction of the organisation.
Job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, and the post- holder may be required to undertake other duties broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.
The Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Great holiday and flexi days allowance
- Strong Flexible Working Policy (helping to balance some out-of-hours working)
- Resilience-focused culture, placing your personal wellbeing first
- Pension plan
- Home working financial allowances.
- Regular staff training and CPD opportunities.
- and much more of the sorts of things you’d expect from working in a sports organisation
How to Apply
Applications should be made online by clicking here. You will be asked to provide information about your background and education as well as providing us with a personal statement that reflects the job description and person specification. For more information, please contact erica.barrett@bsuk.com
Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
Closing date:
Tuesday, 7 May 2024 - 12:00pm
Salary:
Competitive
Email:
erica.barrett@bsuk.com
Web site:
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