Team Leader - Grounds (Internal only)

Nottingham; Sutton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Training & development

Staff discounts

Job summary

The University of Nottingham at Sutton Bonington Campus is seeking a Grounds & Gardens supervisor to help maintain water features, sports grounds, and landscaped areas across campuses.

Role includes staff supervision, task allocation, and day-to-day grounds work. Requires NVQ2/3 or City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Amenity Horticulture and extensive grounds experience, plus a valid driving licence. Full-time (36.25 h/w) with some weekends; salary £29,740–£36,446 pro-rata.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have NVQ2 or 3 and/or City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Amenity Horticulture.
• Extensive experience in amenity horticulture and grounds maintenance.
• Supervisory experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and draw up work schedules.
• Manage borders, amenity and formal planted areas.
• Oversee vehicle/equipment use and health and safety documentation.
• Assist with project staffing for graduations, sports, conferences.
• Handle out-of-hours emergencies and gritting.

Skills

Staff supervision

Vehicle operation

Scheduling

Education

NVQ2/3 in Amenity Horticulture

City & Guilds Level 2/3

Job description

Salary
£29,740 to £36,446per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience.

Reference
NHE443626

About the Role/You

Based at Sutton Bonington Campus and working across all University sites, this role will assist in the maintenance of University Grounds & Gardens, including water features and Sports Grounds.

Main duties will include:

• · All aspects of staff supervision including allocating tasks and drawing up work schedules.
• · Duties include managing extensive mature borders, amenity and formal planted areas, and supporting the re wilding of designated Campus areas.
• · Day-to-day supervision of the use and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, completing associated documentation to ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and University policies.
• · Preparation and staffing of projects and events such as Graduation ceremonies, Sporting Tournaments, and Conferences.
• · Dealing with out-of-hours emergencies such as storm damage or gritting. .

Qualifications: Candidates should be qualified to NVQ2 or 3 and/or City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Amenity Horticulture Practices or equivalent level qualifications from appropriate professional bodies. Candidates must have extensive experience working in Amenity Horticulture/Grounds maintenance, be able to undertake a wide range of duties, and have supervisory experience gained within a similar role.

Due to the frequency with which the post holder will drive vehicles involved in grounds maintenance operations and transport materials between university sites, candidates must hold a valid driving license.

The post will be offered on a full-time (36.25 hours per week), permanent contract. 36.25 per week to be worked between the hours of 7:30am to 3:30pm mainly Monday to Friday with flexibility to work occasional weekends as required. Job share arrangements may be considered.

What we offer:

• - Excellent holiday allowance 27 days annual leave allowance plus additional university closure days (5 days) and bank holidays (8 days) and a highly attractive pension scheme. Annual leave would be pro rata for this post of 15.6 hours. Additional to this in Childcare Services we offer discounted childcare.
• - Employee Assistance Programme/Counselling Service- 24/7 support.
• - Uniform provide plus the tools you need to do a great job.
• - Rolling programmes of essential training provided as well as training to support further development and career progression opportunities.
• - Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
• - Access to all range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more.

To find out more see our benefits website Successful candidates will be expected to attend induction training courses which will run each month, Monday to Friday on University Park Campus. Further details will be given at interview.

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