Green Team Supervisor

Job title:                Green Team Supervisor

Salary:                   Circa £23,000 per annum negotiable dependent on experience

Hours:                   37 hours per week, Fixed Term for 15 months (potential for extension)

Location:               Tyne & Wear & Northumberland

About us

Groundwork aims to be the UK’s leading regeneration charity, working through partnership to create communities in which people are proud to live and work.

Each year Groundwork makes an incredible difference to communities across the North East and Cumbria.  We work on hundreds of individual projects each year, supporting disadvantaged communities but what’s most important is how we change people’s lives.  Our local programmes and services are tailored to the needs of partners and communities in each locality.  When all that local activity is added together, it becomes a major force for regional change.

About the role

We are seeking a Supervisor who will be responsible for managing a team of 3 Trainee Operatives implementing a range of horticulture, grounds maintenance, woodland & wetland management and landscape improvement tasks.  The work will take place within Elba Park (Sunderland), Northumberlandia and Pegswood Moor (Northumberland) and other identified sites.  The supervisor will be responsible for supporting the trainees to work to achieve an agreed qualification. The post holder will be managing and delivering practical tasks and, as such, will be required to work outside in all conditions ensuring safety at all times.

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service

A bit about you

  • Proven experience of good quality general construction and horticultural skills
  • Ability to run a project from start to completion.
  • Understanding of the principles of working with vulnerable people and Safeguarding procedures.
  • The ability to lead and drive a small team.
  • Experience of dealing with external partners, contractors and suppliers.

Take a look at our job description to find out more on this role

For further information about the role, or for an informal discussion please contact Andrea Baxter, Programme Manager (North of the Region) on 07587 778 452, andrea.baxter@groundwork.org.uk

Want to apply?

Great all you need to do is complete the application form below

Application Form

Green Team Supervisor – Job Description

Green Team Supervisor North – Person Specification

All completed applications should be emailed to HR.NorthEast@groundwork.org.uk

Closing date:         Noon on 01st February 2021

Make yourself at home:

We want you to be yourself at Groundwork and we value everything that makes you unique. We recognise and celebrate your difference and together we make Groundwork a special and great place to work.

Groundwork NE & Cumbria is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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