Training ground staff
• Do you enjoy working as a team?
• Have you got experience working on sports pitches?
• Are you proactive?
If so, we have the job for you?
Ipswich Town Football Club are seeking a Training Ground Grounds Staff who is enthusiastic and self-motived to work alongside a team. You will be mainly based at the training ground but can be asked to work at the stadium. Working hours will be 40 hours a week 07:30 am – 16:00 pm. There will be unsociable working hours due to player training, matches, or in the event of adverse weather conditions
What you will need to have:
• Level 2 Sports Turf Management or Horticulture.
• Spraying certificate in Pa1, 2 & 6.
• Full Driving Licence.
About us:
Ipswich Town Football Club is the only professional football club in Suffolk and is currently based in League One. The Club’s proud history includes becoming champions of England under Sir Alf Ramsey, as well as FA Cup and UEFA Cup winners under Sir Bobby Robson. Off the pitch, the Club prides itself on being an integral part of the local community both in the town of Ipswich and beyond. Following the acquisition in April 2021 by Gamechanger 20 Ltd, the Club has enjoyed major investment in all areas. Headed by CEO Mark Ashton, the new management team is investing time, money, and resources into returning Ipswich Town to its former glory. Significant investment continues to be made in the infrastructure of the Club, the most important part being the people. We are as committed to building an ambitious, hard-working, passionate, and energetic team off the pitch as on it.
We will give you?
• The chance to be involved in a crucial part of our development.
• Training, mentoring, and support.
• Free car parking
• A great package, including two complimentary season tickets.
If this is you:
If you feel this is the role for you, please send your CV and a cover letter detailing why you are the ideal candidate for this position to recruitment@itfc.co.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 25th November 2022
Interviews will be held at TBC
Shortlisting and interviews will take place throughout the duration of the vacancy advert. This may mean that the vacancy could close early should a suitable candidate be found.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive; only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.
Safeguarding Statement
Ipswich Town Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk and requires all employees to share this commitment and promote the welfare of these groups. Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions, cautions, and reprimands, including those that are considered ‘spent’ as defined by the Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended 2013). Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check (with children’s barred list check) and references.
Equality Statement
The successful candidate 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 promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.
Ipswich Town Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all employees to share this commitment and promote the welfare of these groups. Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions, cautions, reprimands, including those that are considered ‘spent’ as defined by the Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended 2013). Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check (with children’s barred list check) and references.