Groundsperson (Part Time 20 Hours a Week) - Roehampton, United Kingdom - Lawn Tennis Association

Description

GROUNDSPERSON (part time)

Responsible to Head Groundsperson

Location National Tennis Centre, 100 Priory Lane, Roehampton, London SW15

5JQ

Working pattern up to 20 hours per week, primarily evenings and weekends

Salary £26,000 per annum pro rata

About the role

The LTA's vision is "Tennis Opened Up" and its mission is to make tennis Relevant, Accessible, Welcoming and Enjoyable for all.

Maintenance of world class playing surfaces:

• Ensure that the day-to-day maintenance for all court surfaces and NTC grounds are delivered to a
• 5* standard as required by the LTA and in line with the NTC's 'ITF Gold Standard' & LTA Brand Standards.
• Ensuring all playing facilities are prepared for stakeholder arrival and maintained during their visit
• Supervise the effective delivery of World Class clay courts, daily Clay court maintenance and reconstruction, preseason preparation and post season Regeneration.
• Ensure Grounds and Courts irrigation is fully operational, out of hours irrigation is automated and in hours the team are irrigating at the right times.
• Deliver an ongoing planned maintenance regime including renovation for all seasons for NTCCourts & Grounds, including flower displays, weeding and garden landscaping.
• Provide daily on the ground support to ensure all courts are cleaned, maintained, and watered.
• Ensure the team maintain a tidy, safe, and secure working environment
• Ensure safe operation of all grounds machinery & vehicles and ensure the team are competent and qualified for use.
• Ensure the integrity of all external buildings and structures including workshops, canopies, and Air

- halls including Clay Dome pressure, temperature monitoring and safety.

• Assist with roof maintenance and gutter clearing duties.
• Assist with external meetings, events and functions to ensure setup and delivered with excellence
• Assist in supporting the smooth operation of the carpark, during busy periods.

Operations Support:

• Support the 'Duty Management' service to visitors and Colleagues, ensuring day to day issues are dealt with, including daily walkrounds, completion of checklists (1 Duty Manager shift per week may be required).
• Flexibility to work shifts as part of a rota, inclusive of early mornings, evenings and weekends, across a sevenday operation.
• Ensure Health and safety processes are adhered to by all grounds contractors; obtain method statements, insurance and qualifications where required and ensure contractor management processes are followed including the LTA's permit to work system.
• Take delivery and manage the operation of inflatable and flat covers for the grass and clay courts.

Ensure one is fully trained on the use of blowers.


Person Specification:

• Previous Experience of: _

Experience of Grounds management at a large sporting facility _Desirable _
Experience of day-to-day management of leisure facilities _Desirable _
Experience of managing external contractors _Desirable_
Experience of Tennis court maintenance / Clay courts is preferable _Desirable_
Experience of various horticultural machinery _Desirable_
Demonstrable relevant experience, within a sports environment, incorporating all aspects _Desirable_ of customer service, facilities and health and safety
APA1 PA6 pesticides certificate _Desirable_
Experience of dealing with a wide range of customers and customer issues _Desirable_

• Knowledge, Training & Qualifications: _

Ability to communicate with all levels of stakeholders _Essential _
Ability to set and implement high standards of customer service _Essential _
Ability to operate computerised irrigation system and manage water consumption _Desirable _
Grounds Management Certified _Desirable _
Detailed knowledge of Health & Safety _Desirable _
Level 3 or above Health & Safety qualification _Desirable _
Current first aid at work qualification (or willingness to become qualified) _Desirable _
Manual handling _Desirable _
Microsoft office and internet skills _Desirable _
Qualified in the use of horticultural machinery _Desirable_


Our Benefits

What we can offer you:

• We are proud of the range of benefits we can provide:_
• Retail discounts from brands including Adidas, Dunlop, Crew Clothing, AMC & many more
• 25 days of annual leave
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Free use of our Gym, Tennis & Padel courts and access to various sporting clubs upon joining
• Priority access to our colleague ticket offers for all LTA Major Events, including Wimbledon
• You will be eligible to receive life assurance cover up to the value of three times your basic annual salary _(more depending on your role)_
• Private Healthcare cover
• An Employee Assistance Programme that offers anonymous and confidential, emotional, and practical support 24/7 for you and your immediate family
• Pension (up to 10% contribution from employer)
• CycletoWork scheme, eye care vouchers and season ticket