Deputy Head Grounds Person

We’re hiring a **Deputy Head Grounds Person** to join the passionate team keeping Dunstall Park Greyhound in top racing condition all year round

**About the role**

Working closely with the **Head Grounds Person**, you’ll play a key role in leading and supporting the grounds team, ensuring every aspect of the racecourse from the track, kennels, and all external areas are safe, well-maintained, and presented to the highest standards for every race meeting and event.

This is a hands-on position that combines leadership, teamwork, and technical skill in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

**What is ARC?**

We embrace diversity

We develop our people

We care for our visitors

We think about our impact

We are proud of our sport

**Work Perks of being a Deputy Head Grounds Person...**
- Annual passes to attend any of our 21 venues
- Discounted food & ARC days out
- Cycle to work scheme
- Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 28 days
- Company life assurance scheme
- Discretionary group annual bonus schemes to reward your hard work
- Support with study through our study assistance schemes

And so much more

**Key Responsibilities**
- Assist the Head Grounds Person in planning and delivering maintenance programmes for the track and grounds.
- Prepare and maintain the racing surface before and during race meetings using tractors, attachments, and specialist equipment.
- Manage track preparation during adverse weather to ensure racing can continue safely.
- Maintain grass and non-running areas to a high standard, ensuring exceptional presentation for race days and events.
- Conduct regular checks on track and racing equipment to ensure safety and reliability.
- Monitor and maintain stock levels of essential materials such as sand, salt, and diesel.
- Promote safe working practices in line with company Health & Safety policies.
- Ensure full compliance with GBGB regulations and maintain the highest standards of greyhound welfare.
- Support and lead the grounds team, demonstrating initiative, teamwork, and clear communication across departments.

**About you**
- Proven experience in grounds or turf management (ideally in racing, sports, or large venue environments).
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
- Flexible approach to working hours and duties.
- Confident communicator and effective team player.
- Full clean driving licence.

**Why join us**

At Wolverhampton Racecourse, no two days are alike. You’ll be at the heart of live sport, leading safety for thousands of spectators while being part of a passionate and ambitious team. This is your chance to make a real impact in a high-profile role where your expertise keeps every event safe, seamless, and memorable.

At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.

CLOSING DATE

26-11-2025

OVERVIEW
- ROLE
- Estates / Grounds
- SALARY
- Competitive
- TYPE
- Permanent - Full Time
- CLOSING DATE
- 26-11-2025
- LOCATION
- Dunstall Park
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV6 0PE