Head Groundsperson vacancy at Lincoln City FC
Lincoln City FC are seeking a Head Groundsperson to lead and work with the grounds team to prepare and maintain all first team pitches to the required standard with a focus on quality and presentation at the Stadium and Elite Performance Centre (Training Ground).
| Department | Stadium & Operations |
| Job Title | Head Groundsperson |
| Salary | Commensurate with experience |
| Contract type | Permanent |
| Hours | 40 hours per week
The candidate will be required to have a flexible approach to working hours, including match days, events, evenings, weekends and such hours as necessary |
| Responsible for | Line manage team of ground staff, including but not limited to day to day management, daily work schedules and annual staff appraisals. |
| Responsible to | Head of Football Operations |
| Location | Elite Performance Centre, Heath Lane, Scampton & Sincil Bank Stadium, Lincoln |
| Regular working hours | Office hours are Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.30pm. The post holder is to expect regular weekends & unsocial hours as part of an irregular working pattern.
Annual leave is strictly restricted within key days, including but not exclusive to, pre- season. |
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carry out duties in accordance with all relevant company policies, including, but not exclusive to, the Health and Safety at Work Act, Code of Conduct, Diversity & Equality Policy, Equal Opportunities Policy, Financial Regulations Policy & Social Media Policy;
- Weekend work required in accordance with the Club’s fixture programmes at all levels and to manage the recovery of the surfaces prior to training on Monday mornings;
- Regular liaison with the First Team Management staff in respect of pitch rotation and usage;
- Management of contracts relating to machinery maintenance, irrigation engineers etc;
- Dealing with appropriate contractors and raising purchase orders as and when required;
- Regular monitoring of weather forecast;
- Accurate record keeping including but not limited to fertilizer applications, verti-drain procedures, fungicide treatments etc;
- Regular monitoring of all pitches for prevention of disease;
- Ensuring the machinery register and service records are kept fully up to date;
- Compliance with all necessary health and safety requirements;
- Preparation of regular reports in respect of ongoing and annual pitch renovations, including proposal of works required to each pitch/area in line with the Club’s budgets;
- Implementing a weed control programme to areas such as paving and surrounding areas;
- Maintenance and upkeep of goals, dugouts and any other associated equipment;
- Maintenance and upkeep of the Groundsman’ s area – e. Office, Garage, Store and Yard;
- Act always with utmost good faith to the Club and the Company;
- Devote full attention and ability to fulfilment of the duties required by the role;
- Other duties as reasonably requested by a member of the senior management staff
Full job description can be found HERE.
To Apply
Please complete the application form.
Applications must be received by 5PM on Tuesday 12th April 2022. Applications received after this time may not be considered.
Please submit the application form along with your CV and covering letter to recruitment@theredimps.com
