Turf & Trials Integration Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Turf & Trials Integration Manager to join a leading research facility. This role will be responsible for ensuring turf and site conditions fully support the delivery of high-quality research trials, acting as the key link between grounds operations and research teams.
You will provide strategic oversight of turf standards, translate trial requirements into practical maintenance plans, and ensure surfaces and facilities meet the highest professional standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Align turf maintenance strategies with research and trial requirements
- Oversee turf performance and ensure surfaces meet required standards
- Act as the operational link between grounds teams, research staff and stakeholders
- Provide leadership and strategic direction to grounds operations
- Develop maintenance plans, operational systems and site improvement strategies
- Ensure compliance with health & safety, machinery and chemical management processes
- Support client visits, demonstrations and industry engagement
Requirements
- Proven experience within professional or high-performance sports turf environments
- Strong leadership and team management experience
- Ability to translate technical or scientific requirements into operational plans
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Relevant turf qualification (Level 3/NVQ or equivalent)
- PA1/PA6 or willingness to obtain
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Experience supporting research trials or experimental programmes
- Data interpretation or research-driven environments
- Degree in a relevant discipline
Benefits
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Enhanced parental leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking and EV charging
- Company events and additional benefits
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 depending on experience, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.