Senior Grounds Officer - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi Academy Trust

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi Academy Trust
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Nottingham, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Senior Grounds Officer

Do you have the experience to provide a first-class service to our schools and will have suitable, relevant experience in grounds maintenance works across multiple sites with excellent attention to detail?


Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust Central Maintenance Team has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and knowledgeable Grounds person to join our team.

You will have previous experience and will be enthusiastic, energetic, well-motivated individuals who can think outside of the box and use their initiative and experience to provide a first-class service to our schools.

This is a permanent, full-time role working 37 hours per week, all year round. The working week is Monday to Friday with occasional out of hours work where required.


About us


We are Our lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust and we bring together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.


About the role

As Senior grounds Officer you will:

  • You will ensure that all sites and grounds are maintained and presented in a professional manner by delivering a rolling programme of works.
  • You will operate and maintain grounds machinery.
  • Be a key player in ensuring the high standards of compliance are maintained and that facilities are safe and the best that they can be.
  • Work closely with the Director of Estates and the Trust Central Team, focussing on delivering high quality and safe learning and teaching environment.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in horticulture and grounds maintenance.
  • Have knowledge of Health and Safety that is essential to this role as well as being able to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Have a good working knowledge of Health & safety related to landscaping activities, ensuring all works are carried out safely.
  • Supervise the work of one Grounds Officer and one Apprentice providing suitable training, as required.
  • Ensure that all works, and projects are carried out within timescales as agreed with the Trust Maintenance Manager.
  • Be a positive influence on the climate and culture of the Trust, support the Catholic Ethos and be a positive example at all times.

Why work for us?

We offer:

  • A salary of £24,054 £26,845 per annum (Band 4, points
  • A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment
  • Access to firstclass CPD opportunities with a specialist support staff CPD programme.
  • Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases
  • Professional assistance through our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycletowork scheme

About you

  • Minimum of 1 year experience in building management.
  • Experience of working in an educational setting is a distinct advantage.
  • Ability to carry out a range building repairs and maintenance.
  • Good IT skills.
  • Ability to work on your own initiative and to prioritise tasks.
Visits to the site prior to interview are strongly encouraged.


Start date:
To be agreed


Closing date:
Friday 17th March 2023


Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging.

We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential.

We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs.

This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust's Catholic character and Christian ethos.

This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools.

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