Job Information

Fixed term contract for 30 months, which incorporates the expected duration of the apprenticeship and a consolidation period.

Full Time (37 hours per week).
Salary- Apprentice Grade A – During the first year of apprenticeship the salary will be 60% of the Apprentice Grade A pay point 4 which equates to £12,371.40. In year 2 this will rise to 80% of the Apprentice Grade A, pay point 4 and in year 3, you will be paid at 100% of Apprentice Grade A, pay point 4.

Background of department/role

The Canterbury Christ Church University apprenticeship scheme is tailored to support, develop, and grow our apprentices to progress in their chosen careers. As part of our commitment to fostering a sense of community for our apprentices, we have an internal apprentice network which meets on a bi-monthly basis, additionally all apprentices are provided with an internal mentor, and where possible will also spend time on placement elsewhere within the University.

We recognise apprenticeships are developmental roles whereby the individual gains further skills as they progress. This development is reflected in the apprentice salary which will increase annually in alignment with the salary grade for the role the individual is working towards.

This role is a 30-month long apprenticeship during which the apprentice will engage in on and off the job learning and development activities that will lead to a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Horticulture or Landscape Operative.

Job role overview: You will be part of a small team in the Estates Department and have particular responsibility for maintaining the University grounds. You will undertake a variety of duties, generally concerning all routine horticultural and sport grounds operations.

Main purpose and responsibilities:
Reporting to the Grounds and Gardens Manager, your responsibilities will include:

•Routine horticultural operations including mowing, spraying, pruning, assisting with general sports ground operations, and marking out under supervision as required.

•Using all machinery, including pedestrian mowers, slitters, ride on mowers, hedge cutters and brush cutters.

•Routine maintenance of the University grounds including spraying, grass cutting, hedge cutting etc.

•Assist with the general cleansing of the grounds as required using leaf blowers, collectors, sweepers, and manual tidying.

•Small works of modification, including replanting and landscaping etc.

•Leaf, snow, and ice clearance as required based on seasonal changes.

Person specification: No prior experience required, but a keen interest in horticulture/and or landscaping construction would be desirable. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work equally effectively in a small team and on own initiative.

Additional Information

This apprenticeship is part of our Early Career Apprentice Pathway. We would therefore particularly welcome applications from motivated and dedicated school/college leavers or those seeking a career change.

How to Apply

Start date for applications: 16th April 2024
Closing date for applications: 3rd May 2024
Interviews are to be held: 8th May 2024

Location

Canterbury If you require further information regarding the post, please feel free to contact Paul Sims on 07769 885057 or email [email protected] quoting reference number REQ04850. Strictly no agencies, thank you.

Disability Confident The University is a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and welcomes interest from disabled applicants. Under our Interview Guarantee Scheme we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria of a role.

More information about the Disability Confident Scheme can be found at https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/ Please state in your application if you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme.

Care Leaver Covenant The University is committed to providing opportunities to applicants who are care experienced. Under our Interview Guarantee Scheme we guarantee an interview to care experienced applicants meeting the essential criteria of a role.

More information about the Canterbury Christ Church University Care Leaver Covenant can be found at: https://mycovenant.org.uk/opportunities/canterbury-christ-church-university/

Please state in your application if you wish to be considered under the Care Leaver Covenant.