Grounds Team Leader
Are you an experienced grounds professional with a passion for creating top‑class playing surfaces? Do you want to play a key role in maintaining the facilities at Milton Keynes Dons FC and be part of a high‑performance sporting environment?
We are seeking a Grounds Team Leader to join our team and lead the day‑to‑day maintenance and presentation of our pitches and training surfaces. You will play a key role in ensuring all playing surfaces meet the highest standards for performance, safety, and presentation, while supporting and developing the grounds team.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading the maintenance, preparation and presentation of all training surfaces and matchday pitches
* Ensuring pitches meet required regulatory, operational and performance standards
* Managing and leading the grounds team in daily operations
* Supporting the development of less experienced staff through training and on‑the‑job guidance
* Promoting best practice in sports turf maintenance and grounds operations
* Operating and maintaining grounds machinery safely and effectively
* Communicating effectively with coaching staff and the Head of Grounds regarding pitch conditions, requirements and maintenance planning
* Ensuring all work is carried out in line with health and safety procedures and safe operating systems
About You
* Has several years’ experience in sports grounds maintenance or a similar environment
* Has experience supervising or leading a team
* Possesses strong knowledge of sports turf management and grounds maintenance techniques
* Is competent in the use of grounds machinery (e.g. pedestrian mowers, tractors, aerators)
* Demonstrates strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
* Has a proactive, positive approach to maintaining high standards
* Understands health and safety regulations and best practice within grounds management
Desirable (but not essential)
* Level 2 qualification in Sports Turf Maintenance or equivalent
* PA1/PA6 pesticide application certificates
* Tractor driving certification
What We Offer
* A leadership role in a dynamic, high‑performance sporting environment
* The opportunity to directly impact the quality of elite playing surfaces
* A competitive salary with performance‑based incentives
* A supportive and collaborative working environment
* Opportunities for development and progression within the organisation
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