Experienced Groundsperson

Organisation

Dunstable Town Cricket Club

Salary

£30,000 - £35,000

Location

Bedfordshire

Contract type

Permanent (Full time)

Closing date

1 December 2026

Interview date

1 December 2026

Job Description

Job Description – Groundsman
Position: Groundsman
Location: Dunstable Town Cricket Club, Lancot Park, Totternhoe, Bedfordshire
Reports To: Chairman / Facilities Manager
Hours: Full-time, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends during the cricket season.
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About Dunstable Town Cricket Club
Dunstable Town Cricket Club is one of Bedfordshire's leading community cricket clubs, situated within the beautiful 14-acre setting of Lancot Park at the foot of the Chiltern Hills. The club boasts outstanding facilities, including two cricket grounds, a football pitch and extensive landscaped grounds.
The club supports a thriving junior and senior cricket programme, women's and girls' cricket, community events and regularly hosts county-level cricket fixtures. We are committed to providing playing surfaces of the highest possible standard for players at every level.
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Purpose of the Role
The Groundsman is responsible for maintaining and developing the playing surfaces and wider grounds at Lancot Park to an excellent standard. This includes preparing high-quality cricket pitches, maintaining the outfields and football pitch, ensuring the grounds are safe, attractive and match-ready throughout the year.
The successful candidate will take pride in producing facilities capable of hosting local league cricket through to County representative matches.
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Key Responsibilities
Cricket Facilities
• Prepare and maintain two cricket squares to ECB recommended standards.
• Produce match pitches for league, cup and county cricket fixtures.
• Prepare practice wickets and training areas.
• Carry out mowing, rolling, scarifying, overseeding and fertilising programmes.
• Repair wickets following matches.
• Maintain consistent pitch performance throughout the season.
• Assist with end-of-season renovations.

Outfield & Grounds Maintenance
• Maintain both cricket outfields to a high presentation standard.
• Maintain the football pitch throughout its playing season.
• Cut grass, edge pathways and maintain landscaped areas.
• Care for hedges, flower beds, trees and surrounding green spaces.
• Keep car parks, spectator areas and pathways clean, tidy and safe.
• Manage weeds, moss and invasive vegetation.
Machinery & Equipment
• Operate and maintain grounds machinery safely.
• Carry out routine servicing and basic repairs.
• Report equipment defects promptly.
• Ensure machinery is securely stored and maintained.

Match Day Preparation
• Prepare grounds before fixtures.
• Install boundary ropes, sightscreens, covers and match equipment.
• Ensure pitches are ready well before scheduled start times.
• Assist with ground recovery after matches.

Health & Safety
• Maintain safe working practices at all times.
• Undertake risk assessments where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
• Safely store fuels, chemicals and fertilisers.

General Duties
• Support volunteers during ground working parties.
• Assist with planning annual maintenance schedules.
• Liaise with club officials regarding fixture requirements.
• Take pride in presenting the club as one of the leading cricket venues in the county.

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Person Specification
Essential
• Experience in sports turf maintenance or grounds management.
• Good understanding of cricket pitch preparation.
• Ability to operate ground care machinery.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Good physical fitness.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable
• ECB Pitch Advisor or Grounds Management qualifications.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Sports Turf Management (or equivalent).
• PA1/PA6 pesticide certification.
• Experience preparing pitches for county or premier league cricket.
• Experience maintaining football pitches.
• First Aid qualification.
 
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Personal Qualities
We are looking for someone who:
• Takes pride in producing exceptional playing surfaces.
• Has excellent attention to detail.
• Is reliable and dependable.
• Enjoys working outdoors throughout the year.
• Works well with volunteers, players and committee members.
• Is proactive and willing to suggest improvements.
• Has a genuine passion for cricket and community sport.
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What We Offer
• Opportunity to work at one of Bedfordshire's premier community cricket clubs.
• A beautiful 14-acre working environment within Lancot Park.
• The chance to prepare wickets for county-level cricket.
• Supportive committee and volunteer network.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• Competitive salary dependent upon experience.
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Dunstable Town Cricket Club is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

How to apply

How to Apply Interested applicants should submit a CV together with a covering letter outlining their relevant experience and why they would like to join Dunstable Town Cricket Club to Lee Pratt, Club Chairman at secretary@dtcc.org.uk. (Applications will remain open until the position is filled)

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