Senior 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 of Senior Grounds Person:

The Senior Groundsperson will deliver the highest quality racing surface for all race meetings through a combination of turf management and raceday infrastructure, and to contribute to the efficient staging of racing. You will also lead and motivate a skilled team (permanent and casual) dedicated to achieving our aims. Along with ensuring the Estate is maintained to the highest standards

The successful candidate will be proactive, accurate and highly motivated with a positive attitude towards work. The candidate should also possess significant experience in outdoor labouring, as well as experience of managing a small team.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Clerk of the Course, carry out a maintenance programme for the course. The work entails working outside in changing and often inclement weather conditions and can be physically demanding.
To assist in preparing the course for racing - to include preparation and reinstatement of the course before, after and during racing, this to include:- Use of tractors, machinery and all weather maintenance equipment as required.
Maintain all lawn and garden areas and parade rings with particular attention to raceday and event presentation.
General maintenance of external areas, to include car parks, tracks, tarmac areas and horsebox park.
Ensure all external areas are free from weeds, rubbish and leaves.
You will be required to use various gardening, agricultural equipment, machinery, vehicles and chemicals in the process of carrying out your duties.
Abide by all regulations and safe working practices in accordance with current legislation and as detailed in the Company's Health and Safety Policy and Procedures
Due to the nature of this role, working unsocial hours will be a frequent occurrence, including late evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.
Work Well in a team and have initiative to work by yourself.
Working closely with Clerk of Course and other officials such as BHA.

We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Senior Grounds Person to join our Chepstow Racecourse Team, Educated to at least GCSE or equivalent
NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Maintenance would be desirable
Spraying Certificates PA1, 2, & 6 would be desirable
Must have relevant outdoor year-round labouring experience
Experience of managing a small team
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Excellent organisational skills
A systematic approach to problems
Excellent time management skills
Excellent attendance record
Flexible approach to working
Enjoy outdoor working
Full clean driving licence
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

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.