St John’s College, one of the largest Colleges within the University of Cambridge, is seeking to appoint an Assistant Groundsperson into its Sports Ground team.
A key element of the role is to assist the Head Groundsman with the care and maintenance of the College sports ground so it can be enjoyed by members of the College, St John’s College School, staff and visitors. Moreover, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks including the trimming of hedges and shrubs, marking and maintenance of lines to pitches and tracks for a variety of sports, cleaning in and around the sports ground and the maintenance and safe use of power and hand tools.
During the University term, the position will require you to work weekends on a rota basis, with occasional weekend work required outside of term.
The successful candidate will be educated to GCSE level or equivalent with a minimum grade C or level 4 in Math and English. Additionally, you will have a Lantra tractor driving qualification or a willingness to obtain this immediately on commencement of the role.
A general working knowledge of sports amenity horticulture methods and sports ground machinery is desirable along with good general working knowledge and safety procedures for machinery. Previous experience of, and a desire to learn about servicing and carrying out basic repairs to grounds machinery would also be advantageous.
The College offers a competitive benefits package including membership of a defined contributory pension scheme, 36 days’ annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata, access to a ‘cash plan’ healthcare scheme currently provided by Simplyhealth, free use of an on-site Gym and free parking close to the College site.
For further particulars and an application form, please click the links below, email [email protected] or telephone 01223 338794.
The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9.00 am on Monday 15 April 2024. Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 22 April 2024.
In applying for this role, you will provide personal data which the College will process in accordance with its data protection obligations and its Data Protection Policy. Please see attached for a copy of our Data Protection Statement for further information about how we process your personal data.
Permanent
Full time
Between £23,328.51 - £24,629.92 pa (depending on experience) plus benefits
36.25 hours per week
01223 338794
Mon, 15/04/2024 - 09:00
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