Person Specification Relevant Experience/Knowledge & Technical Competencies
Essential:
• Proven track record within the grounds care profession, producing facilities to the highest standards. • Demonstrable technical knowledge of industry standards and resources. • Proven staff management experience, capable of motivating team without micro- management of situations. • Budget planning and control skills experience. • Demonstrable understanding of relevant and current health and safety and industry legislation. • IT literate. • Sound working knowledge of grounds-related plant and machinery. Desirable: • Grounds management experience within a school environment. • Membership of Grounds Management Association (formerly known as the Institute of Groundsmanship). • Experience of working in a school environment.
Qualifications
Essential: • A minimum of an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in sports turf management. • Current clean driving licence. Desirable: • An NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience in sports turf management. • Formal training in manual handling, risk assessment and supervision of staff. Personal Competencies / Skills • Ability to communicate both orally and in written form. • Problem solver and ability to use initiative. • Highly organised, decisive and able to manage time effectively. • Flexible attitude with the ability to work under pressure. • Keen eye for and attention to detail. • Capable of working with people from wide range of backgrounds - able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy. • Team player with a positive attitude, strong and good at forming effective working relationships with people at all levels. • Keen sense of customer service and pride in success of team and finished product.
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