About the role

This is a unique opportunity to work for one of the top 10 Universities in the world. In addition, Imperial College London is ranked as the number one sporting University in London.

The Move Imperial Department of the Property Division at Imperial is committed to providing sports facilities of the highest standard to staff, students and the wider community, to promoting sporting excellence and actively encouraging participation in physical activity across all levels, whilst improving inclusiveness and removing barriers to participation.

What you would be doing

Based at the Harlington Sports Ground and reporting to the Grounds Manager, the post holder will be responsible for marking out, preparing, and maintaining all sports pitches. In addition, the post-holder will maintain all flower beds, hedge rows and similar areas of land located within the sports ground.

As a key team member, you will deliver exceptional customer service, fostering a positive atmosphere for students and private hirers alike. Adhering to health and safety regulations and reporting maintenance issues promptly, you'll contribute to our facility remaining in excellent condition. Your role extends beyond the immediate tasks, encompassing general site supervision and you will work flexibly in accordance with the operational needs.

What we are looking for

You will need to have a good understanding of all aspects of Health and Safety regarding machinery and equipment used in carrying out all aspects of the job. In addition, use mowers, rollers and tractor mounted implements as and when required.

The position is available on a full-time open-ended contract. Applicants must be willing to work at other locations, occasional evenings, and weekends (on a 5 out of 7-day contract).

What we can offer you

The opportunity to grow within a department that values and nurtures talent, and to make an impact through our Physical Activity and Sport Strategy

Career development training
A company pension scheme
A reduced rate in our sports centre
Interest-free season ticket/cycle loan schemes
The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 38 days off a year)

Further information

If you require any further details on the role please contact: Brian Lee, Grounds Manager by email on – b.lee@imperial.ac.uk

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday, 9th February 2025

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.

Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.

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