Groundworks Technical Demonstrator, Bury

Job Description

• West Suffolk College
• Address:Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3RL
• Salary:£24,570 -£25,401 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)
• Hours:37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
• Contract:Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference:8897

West Suffolk Collegeare seeking an individual to provide hands-on, and technical support to students and colleagues within our Built Environment department as aGroundworks Technical Demonstrator. This role will support the provision of our highly regarded Apprenticeship programmes at West Suffolk College.

You will demonstrate previous practical experience within the built environment of trades and construction, ideally to include groundwork or brickwork. We are looking for an enthusiastic team member who has the intuition to work with minimum supervision where required, alongside excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a dynamic team. Thorough Health and Safety understanding and adherence is also essential.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

West Suffolk College provides a dynamic and rewarding environment for professionals seeking to make a real impact in education. As one of the largest further education providers in the region, the college offers a broad range of courses, from apprenticeships to degree programmes, allowing you to contribute to diverse learning paths.

The college is deeply committed to both student success and staff development. With its strong ties to local businesses and industry, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate on real-world projects and help shape the future workforce. The supportive and innovative atmosphere encourages professional growth through training and development programmes.

By joining West Suffolk College, you become part of a forward-thinking institution known for its excellent facilities, state-of-the-art resources, and a focus on employability, making it an exciting place to further your career.

As a Group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.

This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.

The group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Closing date:1pm, 5 June 2026

We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date; early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

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