Southwell Racecourse offers a unique blend of charm, excitement and comfort, making it one of the premier sporting venues in the East Midlands. With racing on both All-Weather and Turf tracks taking place throughout the year we have a raceday for everyone. We would love you to be part of our success here join us on our journey.
We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Groundsperson!
At ARC we embrace diversity, we develop our people, we care for our visitors, we think about our impact, and we are proud of our sport.
Work Perks of being a Groundsperson with us at ARC…
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2 Annual Members passes, giving access to over 1500 racedays.
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Hotel Discounts and Complimentary Golf
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Annual leave starting at 22 days increasing up to 28 in line with length of service.
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Pension & Group life assurance schemes
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Healthshield – including 24hr GP & EAP
…and so much more!
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Grounds Team for 2 days per week.
This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll help maintain the racecourse to the highest standards throughout the year. Working predominantly outdoors in all weather conditions, you'll play an important part in preparing and maintaining the racing surface, parade rings, lawns, car parks, and surrounding external areas. You'll also assist with racedays and events, operating machinery and equipment where required.
This is a rewarding but physically demanding position, ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work, and has a proactive approach. While you'll be part of a supportive team, you'll also need to be confident working independently and using your own initiative.
Due to the nature of the role, flexibility is essential, as the successful candidate will be required to work evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays in line with the race and events calendar.
Some of the key responsibilities of the Grounds Person would include-
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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.
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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.
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You will be required to use various gardening, agricultural equipment, machinery, vehicles, and chemicals in the process of carrying out your duties.
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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 Procedure
Key Skills & Qualities
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Tractor Driving would be an advantage.
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PA1, PA6 would be an advantage.
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Full clean driving license
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Equine experience would be an advantage.
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Strong time management and organisation
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Reliable with an excellent attendance record
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Flexible and able to work under pressure.
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Excellent communication skills and a team player
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Enjoys outdoor work.
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Full clean driving licence required.
We are on a thrilling journey. So, to join us at our next destination, be part of a winning team and to learn more about our company and this exciting opportunity apply today!
At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.
We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.
