Instructor/ Technician - Grounds

Instructor/ Technician - Grounds

💰Salary: Up to £26,766 per annum (dependent upon qualifications, skills and experience) 

🕒Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year) 

📍Location: Sparsholt Campus, Winchester  

📅Closing Date: 22nd July 2026 

We are seeking a passionate and motivated individual to join our Grounds team 🌳

This role primarily involves contributing to the maintenance and upkeep of the college grounds, horticultural department and sports pitches. The post holder will also work partly with teaching staff to provide practical support, technical instruction and supervision of students training in horticulture with a focus on plants, plant maintenance and establishment. 

The successful candidate will be qualified in a relevant subject area with a good practical working knowledge of horticulture and a sound understanding of health and safety procedures.

Why Join Us? 🌱

At Sparsholt College, you’ll work within a stunning rural campus set in beautiful Hampshire countryside. With open green spaces, specialist land-based facilities and a peaceful natural setting, Sparsholt offers an inspiring environment to build your career. 

You’ll benefit from:

- A friendly, collaborative team that values efficiency, communication and shared success

- A peaceful, spacious campus setting

- A role with real impact, helping students achieve their qualifications and progress to the next stage of their education or career 

College Benefits: 🎓

• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (defined pension scheme) 

• Free on-site parking 

• Occupational Sick Pay & Maternity Pay schemes 

• Flexible Working Policy 

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme 

• Free on-campus gym at Sparsholt Campus 

• Opportunity to purchase Sparsholt-grown produce: plants, fresh fruit & veg, fish, and game 

• Discounted hair treatments at the Andover campus salon 

• Wide range of CPD events, plus support with professional qualifications 

🌈Join us in making a difference! 

Make a real difference every day – help students grow, thrive, and reach their potential! 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.