Groundsperson

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Groundsperson to assist a team of staff looking after 400 acres of parkland and sports facilities.

(To start as soon as possible)

Applicants must have good communication skills and the ability to work on their own initiative.

A basic knowledge of sports pitch set up / layouts would be desirable but is not essential.

Additional benefits to include:

  • free lunch during term time,
  • free parking
  • pension scheme – Employee contribution 5% College contribution 8.5%
  • discretionary closure of the College between Christmas and New Year (in addition to annual leave)
  • an increase to 25 days’ (FTE) annual leave following 5 years’ service plus public holidays

St Edmund’s College is a historic campus offering modern facilities in a magnificent country setting in rural Hertfordshire.

Whilst we are proud to be England’s oldest Catholic school, we welcome applications from all colleagues who wish to be part of our ethos.

If you would like to apply for the position please download an application pack and return your completed application pack to the HR department by the closing date.

Telephone:  01920 824335 Email: hr@stedmundscollege.org

Applications to be received by midday, Monday 9th March 2020 for interviews to take place shortly after.

The College is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, therefore, all candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. We will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before your interview.

 

 

Working Hours

Normal working hours are: 40 hour week, normally 8.00am – 4.30pm

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Policies:  We rely on a suite of policies for our recruitment processes.  These can be found by clicking here and includes the below:

As part of your application, please download and read the Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.  In addition, please sign and return the above document ‘Confirmation of Receipt of the Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct’ confirming that you have received, read and understood these policies.

  • Code of Conduct
  • Dignity at Work Policy
  • Equal Opportunities Policy – Staff
  • Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy
  • Safer Recruitment Policy
  • Preventing Illegal Working Policy
  • Whistleblowing Policy

Please return your completed application pack to the HR department as soon as possible, as applicants will be invited when documents have been fully processed.

Please send applications to: hr@stedmundscollege.org
For more information regarding your application 01920 824335