Groundsperson

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit an Application Form and Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form before the close date via our website https://harewood.org/about/join-us/jobs/. If you require the forms in an alternative format, please get in touch. WE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING CVs THROUGH INDEED.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Groundsperson

Job Title Groundsperson

Responsible to Grounds Supervisor

Responsible for Trainees, Student Placements and Volunteers

Salary £20,510 per annum rising to £22,355.90 from April 2023

Contract Permanent

Hours 40 hours per week – including a shared weekend duty and evening rota

ABOUT HAREWOOD

Harewood House Trust is an educational charity which engages 250,000 visitors every year through our three outstanding collections – art, garden and living – with a 30-year commitment to contemporary programming, that links them. It is one of England’s finest 18th century country houses, with a magnificent collection of fine and decorative arts; an accredited museum, with a nationally designated collection, it is also the family seat of the Earl and Countess of Harewood.

As an educational charitable trust, Harewood’s key objectives are:

· to preserve for the benefit of the public the House, Gardens and Collections

· to promote the study and appreciation of the arts and sciences

· to provide facilities for recreation.

Alongside the care, conservation and interpretation of the core collection, Harewood runs a series of innovative exhibitions of contemporary as well as historic art. The Trust also has a commercial arm that manages its trading operation including major outdoor events, conferences, corporate functions, fine dining, cafés and other retail and food outlets throughout the site.

In 2021, Harewood celebrated 250 years since the House was completed. The Trust has great ambitions for Harewood’s future, as well as celebrating its fascinating past, including working on a potential masterplan to ensure Harewood’s conservation, its longevity and its relevance to audiences today.

JOB SUMMARY

You will work closely with the Grounds Supervisor to ensure the landscape park and grounds around Harewood House, as well as the visitor amenities are presented to a high standard and maintained in a safe, clean and tidy condition. This incorporates all outdoor event areas, play areas, trees and woodlands, the lakeside gardens, car parks and footpaths.

This is a varied role, and as well as carrying out grounds maintenance work, including turf maintenance, tree work, and general repairs, the Groundsperson is expected to provide assistance across the site to help other teams. This includes setting up outdoor events & activities, installing signage, and implementing themed seasonal attractions. Some aspects of this role are physically demanding and it requires working in all weathers. Operating grounds machinery & equipment, safety checks, Risk Assessments and record keeping all form an important part of this role.

KEY RESULTS AREAS

· Work closely with the Grounds Supervisor to plan and implement work programmes and grounds maintenance schedules in all areas of the grounds and park as assigned

· Ensure the safe, timely and appropriate use of pesticides, seek organic alternatives

· Provide optimum care for the environment and biodiversity across all areas of your work.

· Enthuse, organise, and supervise trainees and volunteers as assigned

· Abide by the Trust’s Health & Safety Policy, carry out Risk Assessments, COSHH Assessments and Manual Handling Assessments

· Ensure that all machinery and equipment are used correctly and maintained in good condition; carry out safety checks and report defects

· Deliver high quality work whilst helping others to achieve collective team goals

· Participate in the process of staff training and development

· Assist with the design, planning, installation and maintenance of special projects, exhibitions and seasonal activities throughout the grounds as required

· Be aware of and constantly vigilant to the risks of fire, theft and flood and at all times observe the current instructions regarding fire and security issued by Harewood House Trust

We particularly encourage applications from people of African or Caribbean heritage or people of South Asian heritage who are currently under-represented within Harewood House Trust.

PERSON SPECIFICIATION

Previous experience of working in a similar role

E

Relevant grounds maintenance qualifications e.g., chainsaw, grass-cutting, pesticides, use of machinery, tractors

D

Use of plant machinery and power tools

E

Full clean UK driving licence

E

Good communication skills

E

A flexible approach to working time with availability for weekend duty rota

E

A positive attitude to working in a busy and varied outdoor environment

E

A commitment to teamwork and helping other people

E

A professional and friendly manner

E

Reliability and honesty

E

Hard-working and self-motivated

E

A desire to learn

E

A commitment to equality & diversity

E

A commitment to working in the charity sector

E

An interest in or appreciation of the arts / culture / heritage

D

Demonstrating our Values

Caring– demonstrate quality in your own work, showing support for those around you, respecting audiences and colleagues, showing empathy

Together– showing a commitment to team work, collaboration, belief in an organisation’s mission and vision, living brand values

Adventurous– demonstrate energy and zeal in your attitude to work, being proactive, having a curious mind, being confident in your decisions, embracing innovation

Challenging– showing a commitment to high standards with rigour in your own work, learning from every opportunity, proactively questioning to ensure best results

BENEFITS

Employee benefits for contracted staff include:

· 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)

· Enhanced sick pay entitlements

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Complimentary visits to Harewood House Trust for you and up to 3 guests

· Access to complimentary passes for other Treasure House of England + Yorkshire’s Great, Houses, Castles & Gardens properties

· Staff discount in onsite cafés + retail outlets

Location

Harewood House Trust, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG

Harewood is 7 miles outside of Leeds and accessible by public transport: Good Journey – Getting to Harewood House Car-free

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £22,355.90 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 19/03/2023
Expected start date: 24/04/2023