THIS VACANCY HAS NOW CLOSED
An exciting opportunity has become available within the Grounds Maintenance department at Watford Football Club. We are looking to recruit an Assistant Head Groundsperson to be based at our Stadium.
You will be responsible for managing and being a part of a forward-thinking team responsible for providing a pitch maintenance programme and to ensure delivery of an excellent playing surface at Vicarage Road Stadium.
The role will be based on a 40-hour week which will include evening, weekend and Matchday hours and will be based at Vicarage Road Stadium, however there may be a requirement at times to work at our Training Ground facilities based in London Colney.
Employer: Watford Football Club
Job Title: Assistant Head Groundsperson - Stadium
Salary/ Hourly rate of pay: Dependent on qualifications and experience
Location: Watford Football Club - Vicarage Road Stadium
Type: Permanent Full Time
Passport/Visa: Must be eligible to work in the UK
Closing Date: 5pm, Thursday October 8, 2020
Interview date: Week commencing October 19, 2020
You must have:
- NVQ level 3 sports turf or equivalent
- Minimum of five years professional football experience
- Experience of managing a small team of grounds staff
- Experience of maintenance of football pitches to professional standard in a stadium environment
- Hold NPTC a PA1 & PA2 NPTC pesticide certificate
- An understanding of the FIFA laws of the game into the Field of Play
- Appropriate knowledge of fertiliser application to sand based pitches
- Experience at working at a Football Club and working to the requirements set by the governing bodies i.e. The FA and PL
- Experience in maintenance and renovation of a desso football pitch
- Experience using the SGL pitch lighting rigs
- Appropriate knowledge of fertiliser application to sand based pitches
- Willing to work unsociable hours which will include evenings and weekends and have a flexible approach to tasks and the ability to work to tight deadlines
- Holds a full UK driving licence or ability to travel various locations due to the demands of the role
- Willing to work unsociable hours which will include evenings and weekends and have a flexible approach to tasks and the ability to work to tight deadlines
Download the full job advert HERE.
Application process:
1. Please download and complete the Club application form located HERE.
2. Please send completed application form, cover letter detailing why you would be suitable for the role, a copy of all relevant qualifications, right to work in the UK documents and your CV via email to hradmin@watfordfc.com or by post to HR Admin, Watford Football Club, Vicarage Road Stadium, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0ER.
