Job vacancy: Skilled Groundsperson, London Stadium
LONDON STADIUM
GROUNDS TEAM ROLE PROFILE
Skilled Groundsperson x2
RESPONSIBLE TO: Head Groundsperson
SALARY: £30,000 to £34,000 per annum, dependent on skills, knowledge and experience
TERMS: Full-time role subject to a 3-month probationary period
THE ROLE
London Stadium are looking for two Skilled Groundsperson’s to assist the Head Groundsperson and the team in managing and maintaining the playing surfaces to the highest standards within a stadium environment. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in a grounds environment, with the opportunity to be involved in exciting events such as football, Major League Baseball, athletics, rugby and community events.
The successful candidate will have relevant experience from working within the sports turf industry, with an emphasis on helping to monitor and plan activities. A knowledge of the set up and use of modern turf management equipment is essential. A working knowledge of fully automatic irrigation and turf reinforcement management will be essential to fulfil the requirements for this position.
You should have good time management and technical skills, and have the ability to work as part of a team as well as using your initiative to work unsupervised on a variety of tasks. You will take pride in your work and be driven by a determination to contribute to our Premier League standard pitch. You will bring relevant lived and work experience to make a difference to those communities we serve in east London.
No two days will be same so this role will be varied and give you the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of activities. Day to day you will be involved in preparations for some of the biggest national and international events as well as having a key role in ensuring the community pitch is delivered to meet business objectives. In return we offer development opportunities and many company benefits.
Events take place all year round, and at different times and days, so you will be required to work early mornings, evenings and weekends to fulfil particular business needs.
Please see specific duties and requirements in the Role Profile and Person Specification below.
HOW TO APPLY
To find out more about this role and to apply please download a copy of our recruitment pack and hit “Apply Now” on London Stadium Careers Site by 9am on Friday 21st July 2023.
Interviews will take place by video conference during TBC. We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible thereafter.
ABOUT LONDON STADIUM
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of society, and encourage applications from all parts of the community. We know that it’s the difference in our people that make the difference to our performance.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
We welcome applications from those seeking flexible working arrangements such a part-time, compressed hours, flexible hours and/or job share.
APPLICATION GUIDANCE
Thank you for your interest in our Skilled Groundsperson position.
We would appreciate it if you would take the time to complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring section. The information you give us will help us to refine our recruitment and employment practices and respond to the needs of the diverse range of people that our organisation comes in to contact with. All details that you provide will be kept in strict confidence and will not be viewed by any member of the selection panel.
If you would like a version of any of the application material in an alternative format, require any assistance to complete your application or would like to inform us of anything we need to take into consideration during our shortlisting process (for example due to a disability), please do not hesitate to contact us by phone on 0203 288 1895 or by email to recruitment@londonlegacy.co.uk
Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to receiving your application.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LONDON STADIUM
Our people are eligible to an extensive range of health and welfare benefits. Please see a summary of details below. Further information will be provided to the successful candidate on appointment.
- 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees), plus bank holidays
- Discretionary bonuses will be considered for exceptional performance based on personal and company results over a calendar year
- Private medical insurance with Bupa (with option to add dependents through salary deductions)
- Life insurance and income protection with Canada Life
- Workplace pension with Royal London
- Paid sick leave
- Suite of loans, including season ticket, childcare deposit, tenancy deposit and cycle to work loans.
- On site fitness room
- Discounted membership at London Aquatics Centre and Copperbox Arena
- Learning and development, health and wellbeing, and social activities
- Selection of other discounts
| Job Title | Skilled Groundsperson |
| Reports to | Head Groundsperson |
| Responsible for | None |
| Location | Based at London Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. |
| Purpose | The key purpose of this role is to assist the Grounds management team in providing and maintaining high standards of Groundsman-ship within the stadium and adjoining community pitch. |
| Roles and Responsibilities | |
| 1 | Provide and develop all grounds services within the stadium environment and adjoining community pitch to maintain company and professional standards. |
| 2 | Assist Grounds Management to meet Key Performance Indicators and your personal objectives. |
| 3 | Undertake routine preparation and maintenance work on the company’s pitches, meeting all physical requirements to effectively use all machinery. |
| 4 | Maintain a thorough knowledge of all relevant National and Local current legislation i.e. Health and Safety, first aid, COSHH, environment and employment to ensure compliance. Conduct regular risk assessment programmes. |
| 5 | Undertake all preparatory and renovation work to maintain safe quality playing surfaces. |
| 6 | Drive vehicles and handle equipment as required for grounds maintenance operations. |
| 7 | Ensure vehicles and equipment are regularly maintained in accordance with routine operating requirements. Monitor the use of consumable items and spares and make arrangements for their replenishment. |
| 8 | Ensure the safe use, storage, calibration and disposal of pesticides, fertilisers and other similar substances. |
| 9 | Assisting with the management of third party contractors. |
| 10 | Ensure grounds management are kept informed of progress of routine work and are notified of major issues when identified. |
| 11 | Act to ensure the match day team are adequately briefed on duties, able to execute them in the correct manner and complete the assigned workload. |
| 12 | Establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, colleagues and end users. |
| 13 | Make recommendations to grounds management regarding improved work systems, labour and machinery utilization where indicated. |
| 14 | Ensure work area is kept clean, tidy and secure at all times |
| 15 | Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of technical competency areas and take a proactive approach to self-development and performance improvement. Support and maintain a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, contributing to corporate priority themes and the organisation’s overall delivery aims, acting as an ambassador for London Stadium. |
| 16 | Adhere to company policy and procedures while taking responsibility for your own health and safety and for that of others who could be affected by your work. |
| 17 | To undertake any other duties, not specified above, that are appropriate to the level and responsibilities of the post. |
| 18 | Comply with company regulations, policies and procedures, and embrace London Stadium values. |
Person Specification – Skilled Groundsperson
| Qualifications | Essential | Desirable | |
| 1
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NVQ 2 in relevant grounds maintenance | √ | |
| 2 | NPTC – PA1, PA2 and PA6 | √ | |
| 3 | Having, or working towards a NVQ Level 3 | √ | |
| Knowledge & Experience | |||
| 4 | Experience of pitch technology such as Irrigation, Undersoil Heating and Stadium Grow Lights | √ | |
| 5 | Good working knowledge of Pitch Maintenance Machinery and Grounds techniques | √ | |
| 6 | Awareness of relevant Health and Safety legislation and experience in Multi-use environment | √ | |
| 7 | Working knowledge of undersoil heating, fully automatic irrigation, pitch grow lights and turf reinforcement management | √ | |
| Skills | |||
| 8 | The ability to engage and communicate with all levels of stakeholders | √ | |
| 9 | Excellent organisation skills | √ | |
| Behavioural Qualities | |||
| 10 | Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivated | √ | |
| 11 | A genuine team player | √ | |
| 12 | Willing to assist team members on a wide diversity of tasks | √ | |
| 13 | Self-motivated with commitment and enthusiasm | √ | |
| 14 | Results driven with a determination to learn and succeed | √ | |
| 15 | Ability to challenge and confront conflict and broker solutions to achieve goals | √ | |
| 16 | Demonstrate behaviours aligned to London Stadium values | √ | |
