Grounds Team Member
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Old Hall Ely is a superb country retreat within a mile of the heart of historic Ely in Cambridgeshire. This recently renovated Jacobean manor house, with stunning views over lakes to Ely Cathedral, offers all that is best in English Country House hospitality.
We are looking for proactive members to join our grounds team on a seasonal basis (now – September). The upkeep and maintenance of our grounds are essential to the beauty of The Old Hall.
What the job role entails?
· Weeding
· Grass Cutting
· Maintaining flower beds, pots and pruning
· Sweeping and cleaning of terraces and pathways
· Watering
· Turf laying
· Planting
· Water feature maintenance
· Waste/ bottle bins collecting
· Leaf Collecting/ Blowing
· Power washing
· Lake Maintenance
The duties listed above are the basic tasks expected of a grounds team member and there will be variations and expected flexibility in order to cater for individual requirements.
You must be punctual, able to communicate with our wider team and be able to work under instruction. We want someone proactive, passionate, and ambitious to support us to create the best person-centred environment for our guests. You will be genuinely valued and empowered as an integral part of our team.
The ideal candidates:
- Well presented with good communication skills
- English language on communicative level
- Would be self-motivated, reliable and able to work well on their own or in a small team
- Horticultural certificates are beneficial (not essential).
Salary: From £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Perk Box – Employee Benefits
- On-site parking
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Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Some weekends required (weather dependant)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 months
Salary: From £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ely: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 10/04/2023
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Grounds Team Member roles across The Old Hall Ely LTD'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 General.
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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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