Grounds Assistant

Winchester College is looking for a dedicated and energetic Grounds Assistant to join our busy Grounds and Gardens Department. This dynamic role involves working across both our sports turf and formal garden areas, helping to maintain our beautiful campus to the highest standards.

The Role

You'll be an integral part of a 10-person team, reporting to both the Head of Grounds and the Head Gardener. This varied position ensures our extensive grounds and gardens are always pristine for school activities and events.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Grounds Maintenance: Performing essential duties like grass cutting, hedge trimming, shrub pruning, weeding, and leaf clearance across the campus.
• Horticultural Operations: Getting involved in tasks such as ground preparation, planting, turfing, seeding, and general pruning to enhance our gardens.
• Event Support: Collaborating with games and events staff to ensure sports pitches, equipment, and gardens are ready for school and third-party events, especially when team members are absent.
• Safety & Standards: Adhering to Health & Safety regulations, understanding risk assessments, and ensuring all work is carried out safely and efficiently to the highest possible standards.
• Upkeep & Maintenance: Assisting with the care of trees and major hedges, clearing leaves and weeds, and ensuring all machinery and equipment are correctly stored and maintained.
• Site Improvement: Carrying out minor works to continually improve the aesthetic and functionality of the College grounds.

About You

We're seeking a self-motivated individual who is reliable, detail-oriented, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience working in a horticultural or grounds maintenance setting.
• Honest, reliable, and self-motivated with good organisational skills.
• Capable of working under pressure and using your own initiative.
• A strong awareness of Health & Safety, with a willingness to undergo relevant training.
• Good physical fitness and comfortable with tasks like climbing ladders.
• Hold a full UK Driving License.

What We Offer

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Working Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week. We offer reasonable flexibility in working arrangements to meet the College's needs, which will include some weekend work on a rota basis, plus occasional evenings for sporting fixtures or College events.

Salary: £25,529.00 per annum (gross), depending on your qualifications and experience.

If you have a passion for grounds and gardens, and are ready for a dynamic role within a historic institution, we encourage you to apply!

How To Apply

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Only applications completed on the school website will be accepted. Please attach a full CV with your application.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the recruitment process, please email recruitment@wincoll.ac.uk.

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Monday 7 July 2025.

Please note that applications will be dealt with as they arrive. Winchester College reserves the right to appoint before the deadline passes.

Safeguarding

Winchester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and obtaining an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to promoting a fair and supportive environment for all our employees and volunteers. We are keen to welcome applications from all applicants that feel that they meet the requirements of the role, regardless of their background and culture. 

Further information

Further information about the school can be found at www.winchestercollege.org.