Salary

£32,737 - £36,989

Location

Wakefield District

Hours

Up to 37 hours (flexible working welcomed)

End Date

11/12/2024

Reference

W195/24

We’re looking for someone who would like to manage and motivate a small team of employees, on fixed term contracts, to work efficiently, safely and to ensure targets are achieved.

What you'll be doing

Day to day you’ll work with and supervise the team undertaking Environmental Works on our estates carrying out duties such as fencing, ground works, grounds maintenance, cleaning and caretaking. You will provide effective and holistic support to participants with any problems or issues affecting their ability to undertake their role, supporting their development and assisting them in their progress towards long-term employability.

What we're looking for 

  • evidence of completing environmental installation works including fencing and groundworks;
  • significant experience working in a customer facing environment;
    evidence of works supervision/coaching;
  • a qualification at Level 3 of the Regulated Qualifications Framework; and
  • experience of providing support and guidance in a mentoring/coaching capacity.

For more details on what we’re looking for in this role, please see the Job Description below. 

For more information or an informal chat about this role, please contact Karen Wilders, Training for Employment Manager on 07795046436. 

Please note that interviews have been scheduled on Wednesday 18 December 2024.

WDH is accredited by Investors in People, which means we recognise that our employees are our most valuable asset. As an employer WDH can offer you a great set of benefits which includes:

  • 26 days holiday (rising to 31 after 5 years' service) and statutory bank holidays;
  • an extra day off on your birthday;
  • generous employer pension contribution;
  • happy to talk flexible working, including options for reduced hours, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns;
  • a wide range of personal development opportunities;
  • a fantastic health and wellbeing package;
  • access to WDH Rewards for a fantastic range of lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, home electronics and our car benefit scheme;
  • one day to take part in our Volunteering Scheme; and
  • "cycle to work" scheme and discounted shopping platform.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.

How to apply

  • Read the job description, person specification and guidance notes below.
  • Complete the supporting information form below with details of how you meet the person specification.
  • We also encourage you to provide your CV if you have one but please remove any information that identifies you (e.g. your name and address). 
  • Email your supporting information form, and CV if you have one, to [email protected] before the closing date. Applications close at midnight on the date specified at the top of this page.

What happens next? 

  • You'll receive an automatic reply to let you know we've received your application.
  • We'll then score all the applications against the person specification and contact you to let you know if we're inviting you to interview. 

If you have any questions, please contact our Recruitment Team on the email address above.