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Head Groundsperson
| Posting date: | 12 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 August 2024 |
| Location: | TS21 2HW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Arena Racing Company |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 249427JCP |
Summary
We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Head Ground Person to join the team here are Sedgefield Racecourse.
About us…
Arena Racing Company does so much more than lead the UK’s largest horse racing group. We have 21 racing venues showcasing horse racing, greyhound racing, golf courses, hotels and events. In short, leisure, entertainment, media production and global distribution are at the heart of what we do, making it an exciting and diverse place to work!
Our success is a team effort which is why we offer great opportunities for growth, development and career progression. After all, it’s our employees that enable us to offer first class service and create an electric atmosphere, all within an industry we love.
What is ARC?
We embrace diversity
We develop our people
We care for our visitors
We think about our impact
We are proud of our sport
Work Perks of being a Head Grounds Person..
Annual passes to attend any of our 21 venues
Discounted food & ARC days out
Cycle to work scheme
Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 28 days
Company life assurance scheme
Discretionary group annual bonus schemes to reward your hard work
Support with study through our study assistance schemes
And so much more…
About the role:
As part of the management team at Sedgefield Racecourse you would report directly to the Clerk of Course and work closely with our grounds and greens team at Newcastle racecourse as well as Sedgefield, sharing best practice.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Clerk of the Course, carry out a maintenance programme for the course to include fertilising, spraying and watering. This will involve record keeping and regular walking/inspection of the course and the adjoining areas
Responsible for preparing the course for racing – to include mowing, ‘treading in’, aeration, rolling and seeding as required
Liaise with the Clerk of the Course on purchasing materials to achieve the above with a continued focus on budgetary control
Responsible for repairing and setting out of all chase and hurdles during the season, including lead in rails. Sitting and positioning of hurdles for racing in agreement with the Clerk of the Course.
Responsible for rebuilding a percentage of the chase fences, as per the schedule agreed during the close season. All works to be carried as per BHAGIs and in liaison with the Clerk of the Course and the BHA course inspector
Responsible for repairing, setting out and realigning of the running rail as required by the Clerk of the Course
Maintenance of all external fencing, other railings and signage
Control of groundstaff and casual staff on racedays
Monitor and record weather conditions plus attention to weather forecasts
In conjunction with the Clerk of the Course, pre-racing Going reports
In conjunction with the Clerk of the Course oversee any projects or events likely to impact on the racing surface
Presentation of areas adjacent to the racing surface – mow, strim, clean running rail etc.
Please view the job description attached for the full list of responsibilities for this role…
The person we are looking for as a Head Grounds Person has…..
4 Years experience as an Assistant Head Groundsperson
Level 3 GMA qualified
We are on a thrilling journey. So, to join us at our next destination, be part of a winning team and to learn more about our company and this exciting opportunity apply today.
At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.
We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.
About us…
Arena Racing Company does so much more than lead the UK’s largest horse racing group. We have 21 racing venues showcasing horse racing, greyhound racing, golf courses, hotels and events. In short, leisure, entertainment, media production and global distribution are at the heart of what we do, making it an exciting and diverse place to work!
Our success is a team effort which is why we offer great opportunities for growth, development and career progression. After all, it’s our employees that enable us to offer first class service and create an electric atmosphere, all within an industry we love.
What is ARC?
We embrace diversity
We develop our people
We care for our visitors
We think about our impact
We are proud of our sport
Work Perks of being a Head Grounds Person..
Annual passes to attend any of our 21 venues
Discounted food & ARC days out
Cycle to work scheme
Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 28 days
Company life assurance scheme
Discretionary group annual bonus schemes to reward your hard work
Support with study through our study assistance schemes
And so much more…
About the role:
As part of the management team at Sedgefield Racecourse you would report directly to the Clerk of Course and work closely with our grounds and greens team at Newcastle racecourse as well as Sedgefield, sharing best practice.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Clerk of the Course, carry out a maintenance programme for the course to include fertilising, spraying and watering. This will involve record keeping and regular walking/inspection of the course and the adjoining areas
Responsible for preparing the course for racing – to include mowing, ‘treading in’, aeration, rolling and seeding as required
Liaise with the Clerk of the Course on purchasing materials to achieve the above with a continued focus on budgetary control
Responsible for repairing and setting out of all chase and hurdles during the season, including lead in rails. Sitting and positioning of hurdles for racing in agreement with the Clerk of the Course.
Responsible for rebuilding a percentage of the chase fences, as per the schedule agreed during the close season. All works to be carried as per BHAGIs and in liaison with the Clerk of the Course and the BHA course inspector
Responsible for repairing, setting out and realigning of the running rail as required by the Clerk of the Course
Maintenance of all external fencing, other railings and signage
Control of groundstaff and casual staff on racedays
Monitor and record weather conditions plus attention to weather forecasts
In conjunction with the Clerk of the Course, pre-racing Going reports
In conjunction with the Clerk of the Course oversee any projects or events likely to impact on the racing surface
Presentation of areas adjacent to the racing surface – mow, strim, clean running rail etc.
Please view the job description attached for the full list of responsibilities for this role…
The person we are looking for as a Head Grounds Person has…..
4 Years experience as an Assistant Head Groundsperson
Level 3 GMA qualified
We are on a thrilling journey. So, to join us at our next destination, be part of a winning team and to learn more about our company and this exciting opportunity apply today.
At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.
We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.