Who We Are
We Are Somerset! Somerset County Cricket Club: one of the most successful first-class county cricket clubs of the past 10 years. Deeply rooted in our community since 1875, with a rich reputation for developing talent from across the region. Yet our vision stretches far beyond the local: we have global reach, with circa 900,000 social media followers from around the world and bold ambitions for success on the international field.
Our enviable facilities at the Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, compliment the outstanding commercial opportunities our sporting profile presents. We are a 365-day venue: alongside hosting 50 days of cricket each year, we deliver numerous non-cricket related events, conferences, concerts and weddings, to name a few, with the determination to make our ground the primary sporting and business destination in the south-west.
We’re entering an exciting time at SCCC – the Covid-19 pandemic has required us to review our strategy and develop future plans to take the Club to new heights on and off the field. We are in a strong position to grow and achieve our ambitious goals which have ‘cricket at the heart and business on the mind’.

The Role
Are you keen to develop your grounds management skills and experience in a professional, first-class sporting environment? Would you like to be part of a highly successful, inclusive, committed and aspirational team?
If the answer to these questions is yes, we would love to hear from you.
We are searching for an Assistant Grounds Person for the 2023 season (April to September) to be based at our outground, Taunton Vale Sports Club.
You will be assisting the TVSP Supervisor and wider grounds team in the preparation of the pitches, nets and outfield of the TVSC and when required, at the CACG, to first class standards.
Our main requirements from you are a keen desire to learn about and contribute to the preparation and maintenance of first-class cricket pitches, commitment and the ability to work as a team member in a demanding environment where excellent results are required. You will likely have a passion for cricket pitches and sports turf maintenance, good attention to detail, be well organised and self-motivated. Your positive, can-do attitude and ability to form excellent working relationships supports you as a proactive team player. You take direction well but are also able to work on your own initiative when required. You are honest and reliable, flexible and adaptable with regards to working hours and patterns.
Please download the full job description from our website: https://www.somersetcountycc.co.uk/careers/

Why You Should Work for Us
As well as being ambitious, determined and at the top of our game, we really appreciate our people and understand it is their dedication and commitment which enables our success on and off the pitch.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusivity Statement
Somerset County Cricket Club endorses the principles of equality and equity and strives to ensure everyone involved with the Club has a genuine and equal opportunity to participate to the full extent of their own ambitions and abilities, to give of their best and be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity and individual worth are respected. Everyone is responsible for creating an inclusive working environment and we expect all colleagues, partners customers and suppliers to abide by our equality, diversity and inclusion policies and procedures.
The Club ensures all existing and potential employees receive equal consideration during the recruitment process and beyond, and is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination of any kind and in particular on the grounds of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, gender reassignment, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, and age.
Safeguarding Statement
Somerset County Cricket Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is everyone’s responsibility to keep vulnerable people safe.
As part of our safer recruitment process all relevant roles are subject to an enhanced or standard DBS check as appropriate, and two satisfactory references. We also require every staff member to undergo safeguarding training appropriate to their role.
We encourage an open, welcoming environment where everyone should feel safe to express any concerns. We have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across all that we do.
Next Steps
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a face to face interview at Taunton Vale Sports Club

How to apply
To apply We use fair and safer recruitment methods at SCCC, therefore, to apply for all roles we ask you to download an application pack (available from the career’s page on our website: https://www.somersetcountycc.co.uk/careers/). Please complete this pack and application form with as much detail as possible. We select candidates for the next stage based on their meeting the essential criteria to carry out the role. We recommend you refer to the job description, also available on the careers page, to demonstrate how you meet these criteria. It is important you complete this application pack fully, with accurate details. If details are missing without explanation, we reserve the right to reject the application. If you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply for this role or participate at any stage of the selection process, please let us know by emailing us on the below address or telephoning 01823 425301. Please send completed application packs to recruitment@somersetcountycc.co.uk or post to SCCC, The Cooper Associates County Ground, St James Street, Taunton, TA1 1JT by the closing date.