Groundsperson
Salary: c. £34k DOE
Contract: Full time, perm
Hours: Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week (1 in 3 weekends)
Recruiting manager: Neil Harvey, Head of Grounds & Gardens, neil.harvey@hurlinghamclub.org.uk

To apply please email a CV and covering letter to Neil Harvey: neil.harvey@hurlinghamclub.org.uk

The Club

Situated in 42 acres of landscaped grounds adjacent to the River Thames in Fulham, The Hurlingham Club is recognised as one of the world’s finest private member clubs. Since its opening in 1869, The Hurlingham Club’s croquet and tennis lawns, botanical gardens and stately Georgian Clubhouse have made it a sought-after destination for exclusive sporting and social activities.

The Club offers a truly unique and rewarding environment to work, blending a rich history with a progressive outlook. With 26 specialised departments, each contributing distinct roles and functions you will have the opportunity to interact with vibrant, multi-faceted colleagues and members that share common interests and represent a wide range of backgrounds, professions and perspectives. The members actively contribute to the Club’s community, atmosphere, heritage and culture.

The Role

As a Groundsperson you will work 39-hour week (plus weekend overtime – 1 in 3 mornings). Typical duties will include:

Typical duties will include:

Working Schedule
39-hour week, Monday to Friday plus regular weekend overtime (one in three weekend mornings).

The Candidate
Candidates will embody our Club values; excellence, responsibility and courtesy.

Previous grounds or turf experience and preparing cricket pitches would be advantageous. Advantageous qualifications – NVQ 2 in Greenkeeping / Sports Turf Management and PA1 and PA6 Spraying qualifications. Candidates will have a hands-on approach, the ability to work under pressure, have excellent attention to detail and will be friendly, polite and diplomatic.

Benefits

At The Hurlingham Club, we are committed to supporting the wellbeing, development and long-term success of our staff. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to reward your contribution and support you both inside and outside of work. Benefits include:

Financial & Leave Benefits

Health & Wellbeing

Learning & Development

Workplace Benefits & Perks

Recognition & Social

Investor in People

Diversity & Inclusion
The Hurlingham Club is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.

Recruitment Process & Adjustments
As part of our recruitment process, you may be invited to attend an interview, either online or in person. Forsome roles, you may also be asked to complete a task or activity to demonstrate your skills and suitability for the position. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, or in relation to the role itself, please let us know if you are contacted about your application.

Application Updates
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual updates to all applicants. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of submitting your application, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We appreciate your interest in The Hurlingham Club and thank you for taking the time to apply.