Head Groundskeepers (Training Ground)

Sheffield United Football Club are looking for 2 Head Groundskeepers to join our training ground facilities department. The successful candidates should be experienced managers with strong interpersonal skills and a detailed knowledge of training ground management. As the Head Groundskeeper, you'll be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and development of our premium sports facilities. Your expertise will ensure that athletes have the ideal playing surface to train and perform at their best.

Role Responsibilities:

• Take overall responsibility for the maintenance of all pitches, landscaping, cleanliness and general appearance of the allocated site.
• Responsible for the general maintenance of plant and equipment used, ensuring statutory standards are met and all equipment is correctly maintained and serviced.
• Responsible for the line management and supervision of staff allocated permanently and temporarily to work at the site within your remit.
• Stand in for the Head Groundskeeper and Grounds Manager at other sites to cover annual leave and lieu time when required.
• Attend and work Match days when required.
• Obtain supplier surveys and quotations, as well as raising purchase orders and reviewing invoices.
• Prioritise safety and act with due regard for the well-being of all staff and the public.
• Observe and report any items of equipment or work situation which is considered to be of an unsafe nature.
• Attend training courses as required and in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Observe and report on occasions of abuse, or the need for repairs and additional maintenance of any area of work.
• Train, develop, and motivate staff to continuously develop their technical skills and user relations.
• Supervise staff, especially trainees and apprentices to ensure standards of work and safety are achieved and maintained.

Club Wide Responsibilities:

• Any other tasks as deemed reasonable by management.
• 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 for the Role:

• Full Driving Licence
• Experience in the management and execution of Mowing, Divoting, Mowing, Marking out, Fertilizing, Aeration of the pitches.
• Proven track record of maintenance of stadium pitches, staff management experience
• Experience daily machinery checking and logging
• Experience of operating irrigation systems
• Experience in managing and maintaining grass hybrid pitches as well as 3G & 4G pitches
• Good understanding of Pitch grow light safe deployment and operation
• Understanding of FA, Premier league and EFL Pitch and matchday requirements and operations
• Good communication and management skills

Desirable Criteria for the Role:

• Spraying certification
• NVQ level 3 in sports turf or equivalent