Grounds & Gardens Operative
Required as soon as possible

Dates Job start – As soon as possible
Salary National Minimum or National Living Wage (whichever applies)
Location Dover
Contract type Part -Time, (18 hours per week)
Contract term Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity for a grounds and gardens person to join our team in a prestigious Boarding and Day School in Dover.
Dover College is looking for an experienced gardener who will be able to handle the day-to-day tasks necessary to keep the College grounds and gardens looking their best. This sort of work requires the successful candidate to have a strong sense of attention to detail, enthusiasm, energy and can do attitude.

The ideal person will have initiative, will be willing to collaborate and possess the ability to work within a team. You will also have a professional appearance and attitude.

The role is part-time - 18 hours per week over 2-3 days a week. You will be entitled to 26 days paid holiday (pro rata’d) plus paid bank holidays.

Closing date Monday 12 March at Noon

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mr Darren Pallett, (Estates Manager) on pallettd@dovercollege.org.uk or call 01304 205969.

An application form and information pack (including the job description and person specification) may be downloaded by visiting the School’s website http://www.dovercollege.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies/ Completed application forms should be accompanied by a covering letter (C.V.s will not be considered without an application form) and should be marked Private and Confidential to Mrs Claire Wagstaff-Townend, HR Officer, Dover College, Effingham Crescent, Dover, Kent, CT17 9RH or emailed to jobs@dovercollege.org.uk

The College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references which will the College will endeavour to take up prior to interview.

Dover College reserves the right to close applications early and make an appointment at any stage. If you have not heard from us within a month of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.