Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Doncaster College is a large provider of further and higher education in South Yorkshire, with hundreds of further and higher education course options. With a turnover of circa £38 million, the College is based across two main sites, the £65-million pound Hub campus on the town’s waterfront and the University Centre Doncaster campus situated in 126-acres of countryside at High Melton, six miles west of the town centre. Our Investor In People Status emphasises the College’s commitment to staff development.

Benefits package includes a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, local and statutory bank holidays, Staff Welfare Programme, and access to local gym facilities.

Directorate of Estates

Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Salary Range: £16,783.20 – £18,744.84

The successful candidate will provide hands on management and supervision of a small team of staff to undertake the care, maintenance, upkeep and development of all of the grounds, trees, lawns, flowerbeds and the golf course and sports pitches at High Melton and other College premises to a high standard.

You must be an effective communicator with relevant experience of dealing with members of the public, students and staff in a customer centred manner. Ideally with ICT skills, you must be adaptable and flexible and be able to work as part of a team.

The job will involve working at, and travelling between, varied locations across Doncaster. Therefore, you will need either to be a car driver or be independently mobile in a suitable vehicle. Uniform will be provided.

Closing date: 9 February 2012

Post reference: 11-050

For further details and to apply online please visit our website at www.don.ac.uk .

Please contact Human Resources on 01302 553550 should you experience any difficulty applying online.

Candidates who have been invited to interview will be notified in writing within 4 weeks of the closing date.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, Doncaster College seeks a workforce which reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from those groups under-represented among our staff.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE ASKED TO OBTAIN DISCLOSURE