Grounds person
Founded in 1802 and set in 2,200 acres of beautiful Yorkshire valley, Ampleforth College is the world’s foremost Catholic boarding school, welcoming girls and boys of all faiths aged 11-18. Each student’s unique talents are recognised and nurtured within a welcoming community rooted in Benedictine values.
This is a great opportunity for someone to join the Grounds Team who keep the College grounds in tip-top condition. To support the Head Grounds Person and the team with the maintenance and development of the grass and artificial sports pitches, cricket wickets, amenity and garden areas at Ampleforth College. The Grounds Person’s role is fully operational, always with due regard to Health and Safety regulations/practice and lone-working policy. Carrying out duties in the most cost-effective and efficient way, demonstrating all due care to safer practice for children and for all relevant Health and Safety legislation.
In return, we have a great benefits package to offer, which includes:
- Choice of hot and cold meals during working hours
- Group Personal Pension Scheme (Employer contribution matched up to a maximum of 8%
- A generous Bounty scheme for referral of new staff
- Discounted on-site Gym membership
- Free car parking on site
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- A friendly and supportive working environment
If you wish to apply for this role, then please download and complete the attached application form and return it to employment@ampleforth.org.uk
Alternatively, if you would like to find out more about the position, then please contact Colin Ball, cab@ampleforth.org.uk
Closing date for Applications is 12:00 noon, Friday 30th May 2025
St Laurence Education Trust and Ampleforth College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices and procedures reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks.
