Groundsperson

Department:
- Estates Management & Development- Location:
- York- Salary:
- £23,700 to £25,138 per annum- Closing Date:
- Monday 12 February 2024 at midnight- Interview Date:
- Thursday 07 March 2024- Reference:
- 255-23-R**Full time permanent**

**Location: York**

**Salary: £23,700 to £25,138 per annum**

**Introduction to YSJ university**

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

**The Role**

We have an opportunity available to join our Grounds team on a full time, permanent basis.

If you have a passion for sport, we have the job for you

You could be part of a small team maintaining multiple sports surfaces at York St John University's multi-million-pound Sports Centre at Haxby Road, York.

We are looking for a dynamic, conscientious Groundsperson who is a good team player, enjoys working in a team environment and loves working outside.

You will have a keen interest in biodiversity and be committed to sustainable methods of pitch care.

You will need to deliver a great service for our students, staff and customers, providing the very best playing surfaces possible.

The area of responsibility boasts three synthetic playing surfaces, grass pitches for Football, Rugby, Gaelic and American football as well as outdoor tennis. You will also be required to contribute to the day
- to-day maintenance of both soft and hard landscaped areas.

You will be given the opportunity to become a Biodiversity Champion helping us to deliver on our nature friendly initiatives.

You will be supported every step of the way, this is your opportunity to build a career you love, knowing you are making a difference to the working environment of the University and local sports community.

**Required skills and experience**
- National/Scottish Vocational Qualification Level 2 - Sports Turf Maintenance or National Technical Certificate or proven track record working as a Groundsperson on a professional basis
- NPTC or equivalent certificates PA1, PA6 & PA2A
- Working knowledge of the maintenance and preparation of natural sports surfaces.
- Working knowledge of the maintenance and preparation of all-weather sports surfaces.
- Ability to work as part of a team or individually using own initiative, a good time keeper and enjoy working outside

***Additional information**

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

**Our benefits package**

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including
- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan after six months service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
- Relocation expenses package for certain roles
- Visa loan scheme

**Further information about life at YSJ**

Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees here.

The latest news, views and stories from our staff and students can be found here.

We are committed to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can, read more here.

**Closing Date - **Monday 12 February 2024 at midnight

**Provisional Interview Date - **Thursday 07 March 2024