The FA are looking for a knowledgeable and proactive Groundsperson to work with the Grounds Manager and other members of the Grounds team to maintain and prepare the Wembley pitch to the highest standard for all events hosted by the stadium. 

Key Accountabilities 

• Maintain and prepare the pitch to relevant universal playing standards for all codes of sport hosted by Wembley as agreed by bodies such as FA, UEFA, IRB, NFL and FIFA 
• Maintain surface to agreed standards by adhering to pre-defined maintenance programmes 
• Maintain all pitch equipment in line with manufacturers’ standards to ensure optimum operation at all times 
• In conjunction with the events schedule, manage all pitch related logistics (deployment of pitch protection, scheduling of rehearsals, etc) 
• Work with Pitch Contractors to reinstate pitch as dictated by the event calendar 
• Deploy lighting rigs, daily operations such as mowing, aeration, tractor work and deployment of fertiliser programme as requested by Grounds Manager/Senior Groundsperson 
• Operate all WNSL grounds machinery to maintain the pitch to the highest standard 
• Operate data collection programmes 
• Assist with matchday staff management and lead pre/post event 
• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities 
• Understand Team values and the culture we deliver as the Wembley Stadium Grounds Department 
• Execute additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities. 
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained. 

What we are looking for 

Essential 

• Qualification in Grounds Management 
• Demonstrated experience working on sports pitches 
• Demonstrate an understanding of working in the events industry which can involve unsocial hours and weekend working 
• Excellent knowledge of pitch maintenance equipment (cylinder mowers, lighting rigs, general pitch tools, etc) 
• Display an understanding of different turf and synthetic surface’s 
• Understand simple plant Nutrition (N.P.K ect.) 
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office and Excel 
• A team player who wants to develop 

Desirable 

• Relevant technical qualification e.g. GMA level 2/3 / city & guilds 
• General Football and sports Knowledge 
• Relevant Health & Safety qualification preferred 
• Hold NPTC accreditation PA1, PA2 and PA6, but not essential. 

What we can offer you 

• An exciting and challenging role within a changing, dynamic and world-renowned sports organisation. 
• Attractive benefits and a competitive salary. 

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Closing Date: 17 April 2022