Reporting to the Head Groundsperson, you will play an important role in ensuring the day-to-day maintenance of all training, playing surfaces, and surrounding areas to a first-class standard, at all times.
The idea candidate will have previous experience using a variety of agricultural machinery and tools, including cylindrical and rotary pedestrian lawnmowers. Qualified to a Level 2 in Sports Turf Management standard, or working towards would be an advantage.
Applicants should be flexible and available to work various shift patterns, including evenings and weekends depending upon the fixture schedule of the Club’s First Team. This role requires working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
· To adhere to the Club’s Safeguarding Policy at all times.
· To promote a safe and healthy working environment for all players and staff
· To promote a professional image of the club and themselves at all times.
· To contribute to identifying and undertaking initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery.
· To work with and support other team members as required ensuring effective and efficient service is developed and delivered.
· You will be expected to seek ways of updating and improving personal skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to your own job role.
The above job description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the club.
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· Possess a progressive mindset (individually and departmentally). · Enthusiastic and positive with a willingness to learn. · Possess excellent communication skills. · Assertive, calm with the ability to work well under pressure. · An understanding of the seasonality nature of the role and the need for flexibility with regards to working long hours including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. · Ability to travel between different sites eg the Club & Training ground.
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To apply for the position please submit a CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria for the role to HR@Blackpoolfc.co.uk or Blackpool Football Club, Bloomfield Road, Seasiders Way, Blackpool, FY1 6JJ.
We encourage early applicants as we reserve the right to close the application process at any time.
This job will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS procedures.
Safeguarding: Blackpool Football Club Ltd and the EFL are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. Posts advertised may require Enhanced Criminal Record Checks and may include checks against the Barred lists, as such it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore, all convictions, including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared.
Recruitment checks: You will also be required to provide details of referees for the previous five years’ working history or referees whilst in full time education.
Equality and Diversity: Employees must always carry out their duties with due regard to Blackpool Football Club’s policies and procedures. The employee must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.
Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination Mission Statement: At Blackpool Football Club we aim to provide an enjoyable experience for all supporters and hold inclusion and anti-discrimination at the core of our values. We are committed to creating an environment which welcomes and respects people from all communities, promoting equality and diversity at Bloomfield Road and its associated premises. As a Club we recognise the nine protected characteristics (age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation) under the Equality Act 2010 and will play an active role in supporting inclusion and putting an end to discrimination.
The employee must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.
Blackpool Football Club is an equal opportunities employer.