Landscape Services Assistant – Sports

What you’ll be doing: – Working and liaising with a wide range of customers – You’ll be expected to take a lead role in providing high quality outdoor sports provision – You’ll possess the commitment and professional attributes to fulfil best practice across a variety of sports surface disciplines which includes natural and synthetic turf – Augmenting and progressing new work practices, through key industry partners, will be pivotal to this role We’ll provide you with the appropriate support and development needed to meet both safe and professional standards in outdoor sports surface provision and other landscape disciplines Based at our ‘Green Flag’ Clifton Campus you’ll be a pro-active and flexible team member who demonstrates a willingness to meet customer aspirations and add value to their sporting experience. You’ll bring with you relevant and proven skills gained from a similar role. ​​​​​​​ About Us: Over the past 15 years, we’ve invested more than £450m across our five campuses in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Named ‘Modern University of the Year 2023’ by The Times and The Sunday Times, we know that our campuses and facilities are a key part of our success, which is why we’re investing a further £250m across our sites over the next five years. As one of the most environmentally responsible universities in the world, we lead the sector by embedding sustainability into everything we do. As part of our Estates Team, you’ll help to guide and support this work by reducing our carbon impact and accelerating our progress to net zero by 2040. Clifton Campus: Recent developments at our Clifton campus include a £23m Medical Technology Innovation Facility (MTIF), £15m Health and Allied Professions Centre and £1.6m Smart Wireless Innovation Facility (SWIFT). If you have queries about this role, please contact Alan Horgan, Landscape Services Manager, alan.horgan@ntu.ac.uk. NTU Sport: At NTU, we believe that sport is for everyone. That’s why we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where our students, staff and the people of Nottingham feel inspired, supported and part of a community. Our core values are Pride, Unity and Respect, and these three pillars are embedded into everything we do at NTU Sport. From the way we deliver coaching and sports science support, to the way we design our world–class facilities, we are committed to developing a culture of inclusivity and respect. Our determination to provide an outstanding service helped NTU secure 8th place in the British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Championship 2022-23, cementing NTU as a top 10 university for Sport. Our Facilities: ​​​​​​​Our Clifton campus is home to the Lee Westwood Sports Centre, a fully floodlit all-weather astro-turf pitch, three brand new squash courts, an exercise studio, sports hall, grass pitches and a newly refurbished fitness suite. Join Us: ​​​​​​​- Flexibility – take ownership over how you get your work done. We’re open to different working patterns and approaches. – 25 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata. – Generous pension scheme with life assurance. We contribute 17.2% of your salary. – Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.​​​​​​​ – Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. – And a whole lot more… Come and be part of our success. Apply today! About NTU: NTU prides itself on being an inclusive employer. We value and celebrate equality in opportunities, and we welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of our communities. Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. ​​​​​​​Please consult the Home Office website for further information. Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​