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Grounds Person

Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club
Organisation
Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club
Salary
£23,175
Location
Trent Bridge Nottingham, NG2 6AG
Contract type
Permanent (Full time)
Closing date
20 March 2026
Interview date
27 March 2026
Job Description
We are Trent Bridge, a cricket ground of global repute first established in 1838.

We’re proud of our illustrious history but mindful too that our future prosperity is reliant on continual investment in our facilities, our professional team, our restaurant and our lauded community programmes.

Trent Bridge, the home of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, is looking to recruit a grounds person to work in part of its Ground Staff department.

The ideal candidate will have a flare and experience in maintaining grounds to a high standard and can you work with minimal supervision.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a permanent grounds person to work at Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club over two sites – Trent Bridge and the training ground at Lady Bay.

GROUNDS PERSON

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head Grounds Person and Deputy Head Grounds Person

1. RELEVANT GENERAL OBJECTIVES

• Help maintain Test Match status through meeting all ECB performance criteria.
• Help to develop Trent Bridge as an International ground of the highest repute.
• Commit to an open, challenging culture where outstanding performance is the norm.

2. SPECIFIC ROLE PROFILE


• Assist the Head Grounds Person and their deputies in preparing playing surfaces, practice areas and outfields of the highest possible standard for all matches staged by Nottinghamshire CCC, including International, First-Class, Limited Overs, Second XI, Academy, County Board and Friendly matches.

• Edge the playing area at Lady Bay and Trent Bridge and maintain the surrounds of the playing area in excellent condition.

• Assist and take direction from the Head Grounds Person and their deputies in placing and removing covering from the playing area when required and to assist in the removal of surface water from the playing area.

• Assist whenever required with the erection of nets and other practice facilities.

• Take direction from the Head Grounds Person and their deputies and fulfil any reasonable request or duty required by them.

• Operate ground equipment in accordance with the standard operating procedure for such equipment and maintain safety as a prime concern.

• Ensure Health & Safety issues are at the forefront in all work undertaken.

3. MEASURABLE KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

• Playing surfaces and practice areas consistently prepared to required standards for all scheduled matches.

• Outfields, edges, and playing area surrounds maintained in excellent condition throughout the season

• Covers deployed/removed promptly and surface water cleared efficiently when required.

• Nets and practice facilities erected and dismantled correctly and on time.
• All equipment operated safely and in line with standard operating procedures; zero avoidable H&S incidents.

• Tasks and instructions from the Head Grounds Person completed accurately and within agreed timeframes.

• Contribution to maintaining ECB performance criteria and supporting the club’s Test Match status.


PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential


• Preparation of cricket pitches and practice nets.

• Using ride‑on horticultural equipment.

• Good mechanical knowledge of equipment.

• Able to work to deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Good communication skills when dealing with members of staff, including coaching staff.

• Able to accept responsibility for minor tasks.

• Able to work alone or in groups.

• Flexible attitude when carrying out duties across both sites.

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends, particularly in the summer.


Desirable

• Preparation of cricket pitches and practice nets.

• Using ride-on horticultural equipment.

• Studying towards an NVQ in Amenity Horticulture (Sports Turf Management).

• Have a good mechanical knowledge of equipment

• UK driving licence.
How to apply
Application link: https://nottinghamshirecountycricketclub.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/37 For a full job description, including the person specification please visit https://www.trentbridge.co.uk/jobs/index.html If you have any questions please email the HR Department at: recruitment@trentbridge.co.uk Deadline for the application is: 17:00 20th March 2026 Interview date is: Friday 27th March 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers We are an equal opportunity employer. we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. when submitting your details, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the interview process
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