Junior Groundsperson

**Role Responsibilities**:

- Carrying out general grounds duties such as cutting the grass, watering the pitch.
- Supporting with marking the pitch and match preparations.
- Carry out fertiliser programmes to ensure the pitches are maintained to the highest possible standard.
- Ensure machinery is maintained and serviced to an acceptable standard.
- Support the end of season/closed-season pitch renovation programme.
- Ensure pitches are appropriately prepared in a timely manner so ready for training.
- Attend any continual professional development and training courses as directed by your Line Manager.
- Any other duties as reasonably required and/or requested by your Line Manager.
- To adhere to all Sheffield United Football Club's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures to foster an environment which protects from harm those defined as children and adults at risk.
- To report any concerns of a Safeguarding nature to the relevant parties and remain fully compliant with any applicable Safeguarding checks and due diligence and recognise your responsibility to the Club's Safeguarding agenda.
- To report any concerns of discrimination to the relevant parties and promote a welcoming and inclusive club environment for all.
- To adhere to the Club's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, supporting the Club to create an environment which is inclusive and all-encompassing.

**Essential criteria required for the role**:

- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Ability to work within a team to achieve the desired standards.
- Able to work effectively independently using own initiative.
- Full flexibility required as far as shift rota
- Driven, with a motivation to continue learning and professional development.

**Desirable criteria required for the role**:

- Qualified with an NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Management or equivalent Qualification.
- Experience in working on professional sports pitches is desirable.
- PA1, 2a and 6 Spraying certificates are desirable.

**Application Process**

**Closing Date: Monday 29th May 2023**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £20,319.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Sheffield, S2 4SU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/05/2023
Reference ID: BL052023-JGP