At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain beautiful school grounds and ensure a safe, professional environment.
- Company: Join a supportive community focused on education and well-being.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous pension, and exclusive staff perks.
- Other info: Full-time role with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact every day while working outdoors.
- Qualifications: Experience in horticulture and grounds maintenance is essential.
The predicted salary is between 25989 - 27254 £ per year.
Do you have experience in horticulture and grounds maintenance works?
We have a vacancy for a landscape gardener working across our North Nottinghamshire schools.
You will be enthusiastic, energetic and well‑motivated, with the ability to think outside of the box.
You will work with a Senior Grounds Maintenance Officer to ensure 100% businesses and operational continuity at all times ensuring that all sites and grounds are maintained and presented in a professional manner.
This full‑time, permanent role is 37 hours per week from Monday to Friday and offers a variety of responsibilities and the opportunity to make a tangible impact every single day.
The position starts 1 September 2026 (earlier possible upon completion of pre‑employment checks).
What’s in it for you?
- A competitive salary: £25,989 – £27,254 per annum (OLOL Band 3, NJC Points 6–9).
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions over 20%.
- Access to top‑tier CPD opportunities tailored to your development.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing emotional, financial, and legal support for you and your family.
- Exclusive perks: staff discounts, Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, and more.
- A welcoming community: supportive students, colleagues, and leadership.
- Great holiday entitlement: 26 days per year, plus bank holidays.
- Your mission as Grounds Officer
- Ensure that all sites and grounds are maintained and presented in a professional manner by delivering a rolling programme of works.
- Operate and maintain grounds machinery and ensure high standards of compliance, safety, and quality.
- Work closely with the Director of Estates and the Trust Central Team to deliver a high‑quality and safe learning environment.
- Ensure all works and projects are carried out within agreed timescales with the Trust Maintenance Manager, supporting the Trust culture and Catholic ethos.
- Hold a full UK driver’s licence with suitable trailer‑towing category.
- Have experience with grass‑cutting machinery and other grounds maintenance equipment (hedge cutters, strimmers, blowers).
- Have knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and be able to communicate effectively.
- Be familiar with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 2002.
We do not require applicants to be Catholic; we welcome individuals of all faiths, cultures, and beliefs.
We are a Disability Confident, Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long‑term health condition.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff must have an enhanced DBS check and other pre‑employment checks.
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