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% business and operational continuity at all times ensuring that all sites and grounds are maintained and presented in a professional manner. 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. About us We are Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire. Our priority is to ensure the very best Catholic education for all young people in our community, whatever their circumstances. About the role As Grounds Officer you will: 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. 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. 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. Hold full UK driver’s licence with suitable trailer towing category is required. Have experience in the use of grass cutting machinery along with other regularly used grounds maintenance equipment such as hedge cutters, strimmer's and blowers is an advantage. Have knowledge of Health and Safety that is essential to this role as well as being able to communicate effectively. Be familiar with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 2002. Why work for us? We offer: A salary of £23,893 to £25,119 per annum (OLOL Band 3, points 6 - 9) First-class grounds maintenance equipment and plant, PPE and workwear. Excellent ongoing training and professional support in your career development. Opportunity to work towards an industry qualification in Land-based or Environmental Services, including professional development into parallel roles including building maintenance and development. A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment. 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– emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals. Health and wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider. Staff discounts and a salary sacrifice scheme that includes a Cycle-to-work scheme. To discuss the role and our Trust, please contact Darren Stevenson at 0115 8515454 or by email to contactusololcatholicmat.co.uk Start date: To be agreed Closing date: 3 June 2024 at 9.00am We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. 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. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition. Follow us on X: OLOLCatholicMAT Connect with us on LinkedIn