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£21,000-23,000 depending on experience
Full Time
3 years fixed-term contract
Denham, Uxbridge
Blue Sky was set up to give paid grounds-maintenance and recycling work to people coming out of prison so that they can move successfully into long-term employment. Together, we help them break the cycle of re-offending and achieve long-term benefits for society. It’s a vital service which could only be enhanced by your strengths building successful relationships.
As a winner at the 2010 Charity Awards, our distinctive approach to re-offending is attracting considerable attention. Home Secretary Theresa May recently visited a Blue Sky team, describing our work as “ingenious” and “fitting in exactly with what the government is trying to achieve”. We have ambitious plans for the future and are looking for an outstanding professional to play a key role in executing them.
About the job
You will be responsible for the day to day operation of all Blue Sky grounds maintenance and recycling teams, supporting in the overall delivery of all contracts and development of sustainable business opportunities. You will work with the Senior Operations Manager to ensure that all aspects of Health and Safety are adhered to, including risk assessment, audits, PPE. This role will be 50% office based and 50% based on site.
About you
You will have had experience of working in the grounds maintenance sector with a strong emphasis on Health and Safety. Experience of supporting and mentoring people from disadvantaged groups and the ability to develop successful business relationships are essential. You should also be able to demonstrate excellent communication, IT and organisational skills as well as the ability to work as part of a team.
What we offer
In return, we can offer outstanding benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a contributory pension. This organisation is going places and the successful candidate can expect to build skills in social entrepreneurship and gain invaluable personal development.
What Next?
A job application pack can be downloaded from http://www.blueskydevelopment.co.uk/ or please contact Malika Hamid, HR Officer, Blue Sky Development and Regeneration, Colne Valley Park Centre, Denham Court Drive, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB9 5PG. Telephone: 01895 839 848.
CVs will not be accepted. No agencies please.
Closing date: 17th February 2011
Interview date: 4th March 2011
We shall ensure fairness and equal opportunities throughout our workforce and in service delivery. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability. sexuality, religion or age.
