Experienced Grounds-person

Experienced Grounds-person

Dunstable Town Cricket Club – Lancot Park, Totternhoe, Bedfordshire

Competitive Salary | Full Time

Are you passionate about producing exceptional cricket surfaces?

Dunstable Town Cricket Club is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Grounds-person to lead the maintenance and development of our outstanding facilities at the beautiful 14-acre Lancot Park.

Recognised as one of Bedfordshire's leading community cricket clubs, we host a thriving programme of senior, junior, women's and girls' cricket, alongside county representative fixtures. We are looking for someone who takes genuine pride in preparing first-class playing surfaces and wants to help maintain our reputation as one of the county's premier cricket venues.

The Role

You will be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of:

• Two high-quality cricket squares

• Cricket outfields

• Award winning Football pitch

• Practice facilities

• Landscaped grounds and surrounding areas

Working closely with the Chairman, Facilities Manager and volunteers, you will ensure our grounds are presented to the highest possible standard throughout the year.

We're Looking For Someone Who Has:

• Proven experience in sports turf or grounds management

• Excellent knowledge of cricket pitch preparation

• Experience operating and maintaining ground care machinery

• High standards with exceptional attention to detail

• A proactive, reliable and self-motivated approach

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends during the cricket season

• A full UK driving licence

Qualifications in Sports Turf Management, ECB Grounds Management, PA1/PA6 or experience preparing county-level cricket pitches would be an advantage.

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience

• The opportunity to prepare wickets for county-level cricket

• A stunning 14-acre working environment at Lancot Park

• A supportive committee and dedicated volunteer network

• A flexible working environment.

• The chance to make a lasting impact at one of Bedfordshire's premier community cricket clubs

If you're passionate about producing outstanding playing surfaces and want to be part of an ambitious, welcoming club, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Now

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and why you would like to join Dunstable Town Cricket Club to:

Lee Pratt - Club Chairman Email: secretary@dtcc.org.uk

Applications will remain open until the position is filled.

Dunstable Town Cricket Club is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.