HARROW SCHOOL JOB DESCRIPTION DEPUTY GROUNDS MANAGER

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1 JOB DESCRIPTION Respnsible t: Ultimately respnsible t: Grunds Manager Estates Bursar Harrw Schl was funded in Since then its estate has gradually extended and develped s that it nw cmprises much f Harrw n the Hill. The Schl has extensive sprts fields in tw separate lcatins n The Hill. One site cmprises cricket pitches and the ther lcatin cmprises rugby/sccer pitches, an athletics track, tennis curts, a 9-hle glf curse and astrturf pitches. There are als areas f wdland, a lake, and undevelped grund including public rights f way which need t be managed. The pst f Deputy Grunds Manager is t aid the Grunds Manager in all aspects f running the department and deputising fr him in his absence. The psitin will cmbine extensive hands-n leadership with administrative management respnsibilities. Primary Rle In additin t general grundspersn duties, assisting the Grunds Manager and taking full respnsibility when the Grunds Manager is absent fr the day t day running f sprts grunds and facilities t meet the Schl s requirements. These duties include: Liaisn with the masters in charge f the relevant sprts t ensure that their requirements are met. Clse liaisn with the Estates Bursar, Head Gardener and Frester in rder t prvide cmprehensive and c-rdinated estate management. The establishment and directin f seasnal grunds maintenance schedules. Day t day management and supervisin f the grund staff, including: - Develping further the centralised grunds team. - Setting, and mnitring the achievement f, weekly perfrmance targets. - Maintaining full recrds f hurs wrked, sickness, hliday and ther absence, in rder t cmply with legislatin and the Schl s plicies. - Cmpliance with current emplyment legislatin in liaisn with Persnnel Department.

2 The prvisin and effective deplyment f manpwer, plant and machinery. Ensure prper and cst-efficient maintenance f equipment thrugh a cmbinatin f in-huse and utsurced labur. Ensuring all relevant Health & Safety regulatins are applied. Other Areas/Facilities Respnsibility fr the grunds is deemed t include: - General cleanliness. - Cleanliness f the pavilins and equipment stres. - Fences and signage. - Maintaining pathways and ther unbunded areas (except gardens and wds. - Cnservatin Area. - Cntrl f animals (pets and pests) and the general public s access t the grunds in liaisn with the Security Department. - Parking, trespassers/security. Liaise with HSEL business managers t prvide sprts grunds/facilities in the schl hlidays. The pst hlder s respnsibility fr prmting and safeguarding the welfare f children and yung persns fr whm s/he is respnsible, r with whm s/he cmes int cntact will be t adhere t and ensure cmpliance with the Schl s Child Prtectin Plicy Statement at all times. If, in the curse f carrying ut the duties f the pst the pst hlder becmes aware f any actual r ptential risks t the safety r welfare f children in the schl s/he must reprt any cncerns t his/her Line Manager r the Schl s Child Prtectin Officer.

3 PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Desirable Educatin Sme frmal training in grundswrk Qualificatins and Experience: Grunds management experience which must include cricket grunds and pitches Sund knwledge and use f hrticultural machinery A PA2A and PA6A spraying certificate IOG Technical certificate (NVQ Level 2) A current driving licence Persnal Qualities: Excellent rganisatinal skills Excellent administrative skills The ability t cmmunicate apprpriately with staff/parents/bys/dignitaries and ther visitrs Self mtivated and dedicated Tactful and diplmatic A willingness t be adaptable and t wrk unsciable hurs as required by the jb Flexible Be able t wrk in all weather cnditins including rain, snw etc Wrk t high standards Able t wrk unsupervised Sense f humur Initiative and cmmn sense Enthusiasm and flexibility Reliable, hard wrking and self mtivated Patience and a gd sense f humur Keen interest in sprt Ability t priritise A gd eye fr detail Ability t wrk within a large team

4 ADDENDUM TO PARTICULARS OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Full Particulars f Terms f Emplyment will be issued n appintment) Hurs f wrk: The salary is based n a 40 hur wrking week but with hurs annualised t reflect the seasnal nature f the jb. It is expected that very lng wrking hurs will be necessary frm March t June, balanced by reduced wrking hurs in the fur Winter mnths. In additin 1/ 2 hur s lunch break is given n Mnday t Friday. Nrmal hurs f wrk are: 7 am 3.30 pm Mnday t Friday (8 hurs per day) As required Saturday Occasinal Sunday Flexibility is required during the busy summer mnths when it is essential t wrk late. Als, due t the nature f the psitin flexibility will be required thrughut the year. Salary: Accrding t experience and qualificatins Hlidays: a) 28 days per year (calculated pr rata fr the first 12 mnths) including all Bank Hlidays (unless they fall within term time, e.g. May Day when a day may be taken in lieu) t be taken in liaisn with the Grunds Manager with at least 2 weeks t be taken utside the busy perids. Hlidays may nt be taken during term time nr in March/April (ther than the Easter public hlidays) r at the same time as the Grunds Manager. b) 2 additinal days f privilege leave may be taken in liaisn with the Grunds Manager. c) Nn Bank Hlidays ver the Christmas perid frm Christmas Eve t 31st December inclusive. As b) and c) are discretinary leave they d nt frm part f yur cntractual entitlement and s will nt be paid if nt taken in the event that yu leave the Schl during the hliday year. Pensin: Opprtunity t participate in cntributry Supprt Staff Mney Purchase Scheme n cmmencement f emplyment. Retirement age: 65 Ntice perid: 1 mnth thereafter Accmmdatin Accmmdatin may be prvided n the fllwing cnditins:

5 There will be n bligatin n the Schl t prvide larger accmmdatin in the event f marriage, children etc. Yu will be expected t be available n a call ut basis fr grunds, gardens r farm emergencies Overtime wrked will be unpaid and it may be necessary t wrk an average 45 hurs per week at certain busy times f the year Yu will be required t pay a rental n the accmmdatin which is based n Lndn Brugh f Harrw Cuncil rents. Other Benefits: Lunch available free f charge in dining hall Use f Schl swimming pl at designated times Membership f Harrw Schl Glf Club at subsidized rates Subsidized membership f Harrw Lawn Tennis Club 10% discunt n cash purchases frm Schl Shp 10% discunt n cash purchases frm Wrks Department Harrw Schl Sprts & Scial Club This psitin is subject t an ENHANCED Criminal Recrds Bureau Disclsure in the event f a successful applicatin. Cpies f the Schl s Cde f Practice and Plicy n the Recruitment f Ex-Offenders is available frm the Persnnel Department.