Grounds Person/ Assistant

Buckinghamshire College Group; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education institution in Aylesbury is seeking a part-time Grounds Person to maintain outdoor areas and ensure a welcoming environment. You'll collaborate with staff and contribute to the wellbeing of students, enhancing the college's grounds. The position offers professional development opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme with employer contribution

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to free training & professional development

Flexible working policy

Employee Assistance Programme access

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain and enhance outdoor spaces.
• Experience in collaborating with a team.
• Commitment to supporting student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the College's grounds and outdoor areas.
• Perform regular upkeep checks on outdoor spaces.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Passion for outdoor maintenance

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Are you a passionate and dedicated individual looking for a rewarding role that allows you to make a tangible impact on the environment of College? Do you take pride in maintaining outdoor spaces and ensuring a safe, welcoming atmosphere for all? If so, we want you on our team as our next part-time Grounds Person!

As a Grounds Person, you will:

• Maintain and enhance the College's grounds and outdoor areas, ensuring they are clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing.
• Perform regular checks and upkeep of outdoor spaces, such as enclosed gardens, open social spaces and pathways.
• Assist in creating a positive and well-maintained outdoor environment that supports the wellbeing and development of students.
• Collaborate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of College operations.
• Contribute to projects aimed at improving outdoor areas and sustainability initiatives.

We Offer:

• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A chance to make a direct impact on the college environment and the experience of the students.
• A fulfilling role where your work contributes to the wellbeing of the school community

If you're ready to take on this challenging yet rewarding role, apply now and join us in our mission to empower every student to reach their full potential!

We will encourage you to develop new skills and expand your opportunities within the College. We are also flexible and accommodating, allowing you to be as productive as possible.

While working at Buckinghamshire College Group you can also take advantage of a host of employee benefits including:

• Pension scheme - LGPS (21% employer contribution)
• 30 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays & Additional annual leave purchase scheme
• A wide range of learning - access to free training & continuous professional development
• A bespoke package of intensive induction and probation support
• Flexible working policy and a commitment to employee wellbeing
• Discounts in the Aylesbury Day Nursery & Aylesbury Hair & Beauty (HAB) Salon
• 24hrs/7days a week access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to work and local business employee corporate discount schemes

Buckinghamshire College Group is a Further Education college with three campuses located in Aylesbury, Amersham and Wycombe. We are proud to be a skills-based college supporting over 5000 learners each year to achieve their study and career goals and play a pivotal role in the Buckinghamshire community working with a wide range of employers for example, Pinewood Studios, NHS Trusts and Flannery Plant Hire to name but a few.

You will have an unwavering passion for learning and for supporting learners and staff to achieve more than they ever thought possible - we call this the Bucks College Factor!

If you have the Bucks College Factor, this sounds like a role for you and Buckinghamshire College Group sounds like a place you'd like to be part of, then we'd love to hear from you.

Commitment to Safeguarding

BCG is committed to equal opportunities for all, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff alike; all posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Only completed applications will be considered for this role.

For more information on the role please contact HR directly.

Closing date for applications is the 04/08/2025 with interviews taking place from 18/08/2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications or source a suitable candidate. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.