Groundsperson

Groundsperson London, England

BIGGA
Full Time London, England 27000 - 45750 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

HARROW SCHOOL - LONDON - SOUTH EAST

GROUNDSPERSON 16 FEBRUARY 2023

An independent boarding school for boys aged 13 to 18



GROUNDSPERSON

Permanent, Full-time, 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday

Harrow School is situated within a beautiful site in Harrow on the Hill, northwest London, and is one of the best-known schools in the world, with around 830 boys studying at Harrow.

An opportunity has arisen for a Groundsperson to join our dedicated in-house Estates Team who oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the School’s historic estate. Duties include undertaking routine preparation and maintenance work on the full range of sports facilities and surfaces.

The School has extensive high-class facilities including:

  • 14 Football/Rugby Pitches
  • 2 Astro Turf Pitches
  • 8 Cricket Squares
  • 12 Tennis Courts
  • 9 Hole (3’690 Yard) Golf Course
  • 400m Athletics Track

Primarily producing facilities for the pupils, previous years have seen the school play host to AFL Teams, NFL teams, Professional Women’s and Men’s Football and Rugby teams, plus ECB cricket events.

Candidates should hold a minimum NVQ Level 2 Sports Turf qualification (or equivalent), having working knowledge in at least one of the following: natural sports pitches, cricket or golf maintenance, and the ability to operate a variety of grounds maintenance equipment. Applicants should be enthusiastic, willing to work outdoors in all weathers and able to work unsupervised.

In addition to a competitive salary, the benefits include:

  • Free lunch.
  • Free parking.
  • Automatic enrolment in the School’s pension scheme.
  • Use of the School’s sports facilities such as the swimming pool, gym, and running track.
  • Subsidised membership of the tennis, golf, angling and social clubs.

For a detailed job description and application form visit www.harrowschool.org.uk/contact/work-at-harrow. For any questions email the HR department at [email protected]. CVs without the application form will not be accepted.

Closing date: 23 February 2023

Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are values that are important to us at Harrow. We believe in diversity of thought and actively welcome everyone regardless of their background to bring their valuable and relevant skills to our community.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with any past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service, and it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. No member of staff will be able to start until these checks are complete and this process takes, on average, a month. Please plan accordingly.

Groundsperson
BIGGA

www.bigga.org.uk
Easingwold, United Kingdom
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