Burnley Cricket Club

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Grounds Keeper Required

We would like to say a huge Thank You to George for his efforts over his time with us and wish him all the best for his new venture next door at BFC!

The club are seeking a new Head Grounds-person with immediate effect. Please see below for more details about the opportunity, and get in touch!

Job Vacancy: HEAD GROUNDSMAN

Employer: Burnley Cricket Club

Location: Burnley, Lancashire

About Us Burnley Cricket Club founded in 1833, is a welcoming, progressive, and vibrant members club, providing exceptional cricket and social experience for members, guests, and visitors alike.

Boasting 16 senior Lancashire League titles, 10 Worsley Cup trophies, and 3 Twenty20 trophy victories, Burnley Cricket Club are one of the most successful clubs in the county. In addition, the club has an exemplary record in developing cricketers, with many players claiming junior county honours, and 6 of its alumni continuing into the first class game – including England & Lancashire’s all-time leading wicket taker, James Anderson.

The successful candidate will join an ambitious club aiming to operate at the highest standards, on and off the pitch, and will be supported by a hard-working and approachable committee and volunteer base.

Job Description & Details The club is recruiting a Head Groundsman - experience preferred - to work with our current assistants, to produce high quality cricket pitches. In total, the club fields 8 junior, 1 women’s team and 3 senior teams, with fixtures played throughout the week. The club also holds various junior league and county representative matches throughout the summer. The ideal candidate will:

● Be able to produce and maintain high standards of work ● Have a strong work ethic, and possess good attention to detail ● Be self motivated and be able to work independently, ● Be able to work with and coordinate a small team of helpers and volunteers ● Manage, plan and provide surfaces for a steady flow of cricket matches throughout the summer ● Have a full UK driving license.

Job Type: Permanent

Schedule: As follows ● March to October - Full Time – Up to 45 hours per week ● November to February – Part Time – Up to 25 hours per week (more may be negotiable and can be discussed at interview)

Pattern: Flexible working hours possible Weekend work: Yes, as required. Salary: Dependent on experience Learning: Expert advice and additional training will be available, if required. Start Date: Immediately How to Apply: Please send an updated CV to bharattripathi7@gmail.com. Please feel free to contact Bharat Tripathi on 07557 378 279 for further details regarding the position