Grounds Person

**Job Title: Grounds Person - Gtech Stadium**

**Department: Grounds team**

**Reporting: Head of Grounds person**

**Location: Gtech Community Stadium**

**Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum**

**Closing Date: 17 May 2023**

Brentford FC is a bit different to other Premier League football clubs. We put our fans first, we are a true community club and while we are financially sustainable, we are not afraid to take calculated risks. We take huge pride in our environment and culture within the Club which focuses on development, inclusion and not being afraid to think differently.

Being progressive, humble, and respectful while sticking together as one team across the Club guides how we work and the decisions we make each day.

We also firmly believe that a diverse workforce is a better workforce which will help us develop ideas, solve problems, and ultimately grow Brentford FC.

We play in a brand-new stadium, 15 minutes from Heathrow in vibrant west London.

We will never forget where we have come from, but we are excited about the future that lies ahead.

Come join us.

**Inclusion Statement**

**Safeguarding Statement**

**The Role of the Grounds person at the Gtech Stadium**

We require a world-class Grounds person to help us build up our pitch maintenance resources. This is a vital role at Brentford FC - we aim to have the best stadium pitch in the Premier League, and we are committed to continuing to invest in this area over the coming seasons.

This person will have very strong communication skills which enable the delivery of a world-class stadium pitch. They will have a strong attention to detail, excellent planning and be able to work within a team that presents and maintains a world class stadium pitch.

**Main Accountabilities**
- Maintain the Gtech Community Stadium pitch for multi-use, including the contracted professional rugby club.
- Report to the Head and Deputy Grounds person at the Gtech Community Stadium for the multi-use of the stadium pitch.
- Undertaking general maintenance operations associated with pitch and stadium management.
- Divoting and repairing of stadium pitch after match and any training sessions.
- Undertaking general routine maintenance operations including:

- Use of tractors and other various tractor implements
- Use of pedestrian/hand-held machinery
- Setting up, preparing and maintaining of the pitch to a high standard
- Setting and marking out of stadium pitch and technical areas
- Irrigation management.
- Grow light management and movement of rigs.
- Ability to assist with mini renovations using relevant equipment and processes.
- Manage the maintenance for the machinery by performing repairs or contracting maintenance services as needed.
- Track pitch usage and upkeep as well as pitch testing, moisture readings, firmness, cut height and other specifics for preparing weekly reports for Head Grounds person and communication for weekly schedules.
- Keep the surrounding grounds properly cared for and landscaped.
- Work within a stadium team to ensure that the Club is able to meet its target of delivering a world-class stadium pitch.
- Ensure facilities and practices meet health and safety requirements and that they comply with legislation.
- This job description does not contain all the duties and responsibilities that may arise in this role, and you will need to undertake other duties as instructed or on initiative to ensure the safe operational functioning of the stadium.
- Expectation to be in attendance for at least 95% of both football and rugby fixtures.

**General Club Accountabilities**
- To comply with all Club policies, including health and safety, data regulations and other legal, ethical, and social requirements.
- To build and maintain good working relationships while maintaining a professional image.
- To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel.
- To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times.

**Person Specification - Essential Characteristics**
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to inspire and motivate others.
- Competent with Microsoft Office packages, particularly Word and Outlook
- Confident working alongside senior management.
- Experience being a Grounds person within sporting environments.
- NVQ L2 qualification in sports turf, green keeping and groundsmanship or equivalent.
- A self-starter with a high level of initiative, proactivity, and assertive approach
- Uses initiative with mínimal supervision including in challenging situations.
- Can manage a heavy workload with strict deadlines.
- A clean UK driving license, to allow for travel to and from the stadium and training ground.
- Flexible and willing to take on ad-hoc tasks as this role will require evening and weekend working as to accommodate the Gtech Stadium fixtures.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.