Assistant Groundsperson

Who We Are

Founded in 1882, Tottenham Hotspur is an iconic English football club, playing in the Premier League and Women’s Super League. From North London to the world, our fanbase spans continents, cultures, and generations. Spurs is a club that’s always dared to push boundaries, breaking new ground and rewriting history.

We are at our brightest when we’re all together. Our club, our teams, our community. We are entering a new era at Tottenham with a new club strategy, new leadership, and a focus on putting our fans at the heart of everything we do as we continue to strengthen our connection with our DNA, our home, and each other.

We’re at our brightest when we’re all together. Our Club, our teams, our community.

The Role

We’re currently recruiting an Assistant Groundsperson based at the Training Centre to help us take things to the next level.

Job Purpose

• To assist with the preparation and smooth operational running of the Club’s Training Centre pitches and lawns
• To show proactiveness and be able to work well within a team to deliver exceptional standards
• To pay attention to Health and Safety procedures in order to work safely

Key Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the efficient day-to-day maintenance of the pitches and surrounding landscape of Tottenham Hotspur’s Training Centre
• Ensure that the pitches meet the exceptional quality standards required by Tottenham Hotspur Football Club
• Use pedestrian and ride on mowers on football pitches and lawns
• Assist in the renovation of pitches and grass areas
• Mark out pitches
• Clean equipment and wash down areas
• Monitor pitches on a daily basis, record all appropriate information and act promptly to resolve issues
• Take reasonable care concerning own health and safety and that of persons who may be affected by the performance of these duties
• Ensure equipment and materials are available when required
• Keep all equipment and materials in good condition
• Keep abreast of all relevant industry developments
• Work weekend days and bank holidays on a five working days in seven rota, in varying weather conditions

What You Will Bring

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
• Experience within a similar role
• Spraying certificates PA1, 2 and 6 desirable but not essential
• Previous experience of using a wide range of turf care equipment
• Full driving licence
• Thinks ahead, generates ideas and thinks of creative solutions to problems
• Values & respects others, builds relationships and collaborates
• Gets things done, delivers to high standards and takes responsibility
• Proactive, energetic, and self-sufficient

Safeguarding & Recruitment Statement

Safeguarding is fundamental to success in all that we do. The Club follows a Safer Recruitment process for all roles. Successful candidates are to be reminded that they will be subject to proportionate background, DBS and reference checks as required.

We welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.