HIGHGATE CRICKET CLUB | GROUNDSPERSON VACANCY
Highgate Cricket Club has a vacancy for a Groundsperson to take charge of our busy, vibrant ground, which includes a 15 wicket square, outfield and two artificial nets. Prospective applicants should have a significant responsibility for, and experience of cricket ground preparation and maintenance. This role will report to the Highgate CC Director of Cricket in the first instance.
Highgate CC aims to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
Our full Job Description is found below:
GROUND DUTIES:
- Preparation and maintenance of cricket square, outfield, grass and non-turf practice facilities for club members (both Senior and Junior) and the local community on occasions.
- Manage weekly, monthly and annual maintenance programmes to ensure high standards of surface presentation.
- Have a developed awareness of Health & Safety regulations, risk assessments, and legislation relating to chemicals and dangerous substances.
- Ensure equipment is regularly maintained and serviced, supporting the efficient use of our resources.
- Maintain good communication with key stakeholders, as well as volunteers / apprentices who will assist with ground maintenance.
- Maintenance of the entire ground including surrounds, ground container area, score-box, and sight screens.
- Complete end of season renovations on our square in late September / early October.
PAVILION DUTIES:
- To be a key holder for the club and open the clubhouse for planned lets / access during normal working hours.
- To liaise with cleaners, visitors and general committee members when appropriate.
- To ensure, if required, that the pavilion is set out for club functions, which may involve moving furniture out of the bar as needed.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:
- We would like candidates to have completed GMA Training (Levels 1&2) and be working towards GMA Level 3 training, or appropriate equivalent qualifications.
- Sound understanding of cricket, and at least 2 years groundsperson experience within a cricket setting.
- Clear understanding of relevant Health & Safety legislation, and formal training in manual handling and risk assessment.
- Desirable Qualities - Pavilion maintenance skills and experience, Machinery knowledge, maintenance skills experience, PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates, GMA membership holder and a valid driving licence.
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- The contract period and working months are negotiable - however during the Cricket season, we expect that there will be 36 working hours per week on average. The successful applicant can either work on a self-employed basis or the club can offer a PAYE role with appropriate paid holiday (agreed with DOC) included in the remuneration.
- Weekend work will be required during the cricket season (April - September) - we require the groundsperson to be present at all Saturday League games.
- The club will include provision for CPD on grounds care skills and knowledge, for instance GMA training programmes.
SALARY BANDING, START DATE AND HOW TO APPLY:
- Salary negotiable, but will be broadly based on GMA recommended salary scale for groundsperson work.
- Desired start date for the successful applicant is 1st March 2024.
- To Apply:
- Please submit your application and CV to [email protected]
- Closing Date 1st December 2023
- First Interviews (in person / zoom) to be held from 4th December 2023
