Cricket Groundsperson

THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cricket Groundsperson to join the busy, close-knit

Grounds Team. You will play a vital role in the maintenance of the School’s cricket grounds and associated facilities.

You will also have the opportunity to develop your career further in grounds keeping, helping to maintain the wider School grounds and sporting surfaces across the estate.

The successful candidate will have experience working as a Groundsperson or a great interest and willing to learn. The ability to remain calm in a busy and demanding environment, excellent communication skills, and a flexible attitude to working hours are all essential. Weekend work is on a rota basis to cover Saturday and Sunday fixtures.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Playing a prominent role as the Schools Cricket Groundsperson.
• Working closely with the current School Director of Sport.
• Working in close cooperation with the Grounds Manager and Deputy Grounds Manager.
• Extensive involvement in cricket surface provision and management.
• Opportunity to prepare cricket surfaces to county standard.
• Being a knowledgeable team member and Cricket expert, helping to manage and allocate all associated departmental tasks and ensuring that they are actioned correctly and to high standards at all times.
• Direct responsibility for 6 different grass squares, outfield areas, associated facilities, and landscaped areas.
• Helping to maintain and improve the School’s sports grounds, associated sporting facilities, and pitches.
• Take responsibility for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their actions.
• Any other duties/responsibilities that may be allocated to the post holder as may be reasonably requested by The Oratory School.
• Throughout the year work continues on the upkeep of the estate as a whole. It will be necessary to work on the woodland, drives, paths, hedges, fences and rough areas.
• To effectively use plant, tools and machinery supporting the pitch, gardens and Estate.
• Ensure all machinery and tools are kept clean well maintained and serviced to a high standard, stored securely and accounted for at all times. 

Hours:

This is a full-time appointment, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Your working hours are Monday to Friday, 7am to 3.30pm (this includes a 30-minute un paid lunch break).

BENEFITS

• Sports Centre membership with free access to the gym; squash courts, lane swimming and golf course.
• A meal while on duty during term time.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Free parking.

SAFEGUARDING

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The following duties will be deemed to be included in the duties which you may be required to perform:

• Child protection, discipline, health and safety.
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible.

View the full information pack and find the application form here