Head Groundsperson
About the Role
As Head Groundsperson, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the gardens, green spaces, and sports grounds of the school. You will be responsible for leading our team on site to deliver the work schedule, whilst being a key point of contact for the Commercial Account Manager and the client representatives.
The role will suit someone who is comfortable leading one or two others in all aspects of general garden maintenance and horticulture and someone who has a strength in turf maintenance and sports ground management.
You will be supported by the larger Landscape Solutions commercial team for specialist input, additional manpower, material, and maintenance requirements.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the satisfaction of working in a high-profile environment where excellence in service is not only an outcome but a standard that all of us on the team believe in and deliver with pride.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Day to day task planning in collaboration with the Commercial Account Manager
- Preparing enhancement proposals that deliver improvements to the College grounds
- Managing site safety, productivity and quality
- Managing compliance with systems and procedures
- Delivering the physical work as part of the team
- Overseeing the seasonal tasks completed by specialist teams
- Fostering a positive team culture that promotes respect, professionalism, and excellence
- Training and developing your team
- Preparing for events and holiday programmes
- Reporting to management and clients
- Managing machinery and equipment with support from your operations manager
About You
- Have a passion for sports turf and take satisfaction in delivering a high-quality site
- Hold qualifications in Turf Management and/or Horticulture
- Previous experience working to agreed delivery standards
- Experience managing a team of people as well as subcontractors or temporary resources
- Comfortable working client facing
- Experience using software systems or apps to record operational tasks
- Experience with various types of machinery and equipment – mowers, vehicles, small plant
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive Salary
- Tool of the Trade Vehicle
- Ongoing Training and Support
- A down to earth working environment
About Us
We have been in the industry for over 30 years, creating awe-inspiring open spaces that contribute to the health and wellbeing of our future generations. We maintain parks that draw the eye with their vibrant annuals, streetscapes that are neat and tidy, and large sporting fields that draw a crowd. Our work is vast. And exciting.
About the Role
As Head Groundsperson, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the gardens, green spaces, and sports grounds of the school. You will be responsible for leading our team on site to deliver the work schedule, whilst being a key point of contact for the Commercial Account Manager and the client representatives.
The role will suit someone who is comfortable leading one or two others in all aspects of general garden maintenance and horticulture and someone who has a strength in turf maintenance and sports ground management.
You will be supported by the larger Landscape Solutions commercial team for specialist input, additional manpower, material, and maintenance requirements.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the satisfaction of working in a high-profile environment where excellence in service is not only an outcome but a standard that all of us on the team believe in and deliver with pride.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Day to day task planning in collaboration with the Commercial Account Manager
- Preparing enhancement proposals that deliver improvements to the College grounds
- Managing site safety, productivity and quality
- Managing compliance with systems and procedures
- Delivering the physical work as part of the team
- Overseeing the seasonal tasks completed by specialist teams
- Fostering a positive team culture that promotes respect, professionalism, and excellence
- Training and developing your team
- Preparing for events and holiday programmes
- Reporting to management and clients
- Managing machinery and equipment with support from your operations manager
About You
- Have a passion for sports turf and take satisfaction in delivering a high-quality site
- Hold qualifications in Turf Management and/or Horticulture
- Previous experience working to agreed delivery standards
- Experience managing a team of people as well as subcontractors or temporary resources
- Comfortable working client facing
- Experience using software systems or apps to record operational tasks
- Experience with various types of machinery and equipment – mowers, vehicles, small plant
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive Salary
- Tool of the Trade Vehicle
- Ongoing Training and Support
- A down to earth working environment
About Us
We have been in the industry for over 30 years, creating awe-inspiring open spaces that contribute to the health and wellbeing of our future generations. We maintain parks that draw the eye with their vibrant annuals, streetscapes that are neat and tidy, and large sporting fields that draw a crowd. Our work is vast. And exciting.
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