WORKFORCE INSIGHT REPORT RELEASED

The Grounds Management Association (GMA) has released its new Workforce Insight Report, which they say offers the most complete picture yet of the UK grounds management workforce.

The GMA say the report shows the scale, value and pressures within the sector, and explains why fair and sustainable workforce practices are now essential for the future of the profession. It also shows that the workforce is committed and proud of its role, but also under strain.

In a statement the Association said, "Grounds management is a skilled and important part of the UK’s sporting and recreational system. More than 30,000 people work in the sector, supported by over 13 million volunteer hours each year. These teams help maintain the pitches, parks and playing surfaces that communities and sports rely on."

To support employers, the GMA has also launched a new public resource, “Working in Grounds Management: Securing the Future of the Profession,” which is a shorter guide including key findings, updated salary information and practical points for employers.

It is available through a download on the GMA website. The full Workforce Insight Report is available exclusively to GMA members through MyGMA.

The GMA says that insights from the report will help shape their Fair Work Strategy that aims to support employers to strengthen pay structures, improve wellbeing, develop skills and create clearer progression routes, in ways that are practical and financially realistic.