Technician: Horticulture (Brecon College)
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Position Overview & Specifications
To provide support to the teaching staff, non-teaching staff and students within the horticulture section of the college.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess a level 2/3 qualification in Horticulture and have relevant experience and knowledge of Health & Safety requirements. Candidates should also be IT literate equivalent to Level 1. Knowledge of Horticulture an/or Agricultural and machinery operation practical tasks and Health and Safety requirements is essential.
Salary
Scale 2, Points 14 – 16, £19,100 - £19,595 per annum, pro rata equivalent to £11,614 - £11,915 per annum.
Location
NPTC Group of Colleges (initially based at Brecon College).
Hours Of Work
22.5 hours per week (to include early mornings, evenings and weekends).
Contract
Part time, permanent.
Closing Date
20/02/2023 12:00pm
Other Info
For further details or to apply online please access www.nptcgroup.ac.uk . Alternatively, email jobs@nptcgroup.ac.uk quoting ref: 200223/TH/AH The successful applicant will need to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Check. We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We welcome applications in Welsh and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. No agencies please
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Technician: Horticulture (Brecon College) roles across NPTC Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19,100 - £19,595 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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