View Vacancy - Groundskeeper (NOR470)
The British Embassy in Oslo is part of the United Kingdom's world-wide diplomatic network, and represents British political, economic and consular interests in Norway. The embassy is looking for a Groundskeeper.
Main Duties / Responsibilities
- Year round maintenance of the Residence garden and office frontage;
- Maintain and improve the Residence Garden;
- Weekly tree inspection to ensure the trees in the garden are healthy and safe;
- Winter snow clearing and gritting;
- Assisting with other tasks when necessary such as driving or patrolling.
- 2 years of experience (desirable) and interest in gardening;
- Self-going, takes initiative;
- Able to successfully undergo a rigorous background check;
- Able to communicate (oral and written) in English;
- Full, valid driving licence.
- Able to communicate (oral and written) in Norwegian.
Terms and Conditions
This is a full-time permanent contract for 5 working days (currently 35 hours net) per week.
The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check, security clearance and 6 months probation period.
Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy Oslo are subject to terms and conditions of service in accordance with Norwegian employment law.
All applicants must have the right to live and work in Norway. The Embassy does not sponsor work permits.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
This opportunity is closed to applications.