- Salary
- £30,000 - £39,999 Per Annum
- Job Level
- Experienced
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Uppingham School founded in 1584, Uppingham is one of Britain's leading co-educational independent boarding schools. Games and a full sporting curriculum form an integral part of school life at Uppingham. The playing fields and sports facilities, covering approximately 56 acres over three sites, cater to multiple sporting activities throughout the whole year.
The School is currently seeking an outstanding Grounds Manager to join its busy Grounds Team, specialising in cricket and other sports surfaces. The Grounds Department focuses on maintaining the sports grounds, facilities and pitches, including multiple natural and artificial playing surfaces.
The Grounds Manager will lead, develop and mentor a team of grounds employees and deliver high standards of performance, excellent customer service and a proactive approach to all elements of work. You will be a highly skilled and knowledgeable Manager, with relevant qualifications and significant experience of the management of sports playing surfaces and know how to maintain cricket, football and rugby pitches. You should be a member of the Institute of Groundsmanship or equivalent body and hold a full UK driving licence.
Hours: 52 weeks per year / 39 hours per week based on varying hours during
Autumn/Winter Term (1 September to 31 March) and Spring/Summer Term (1 April to 31 August)
Salary: Up to GBP40,000 depending on experience
This is an important role and we are keen to progress recruitment at the earliest possible opportunity, but there may be delays in responding to your application due to the COVID-19 situation.
For further details and to apply please click the apply button
Closing Date: 9 am on Wednesday 17th June 2020
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KSCiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at the interview.
