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Senior Grounds Supervisor

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 31,236 - 35,608 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Senior Grounds Supervisor — Cambridge
Take the lead in creating and maintaining outstanding outdoor spaces in Cambridge. We are seeking a motivated Senior Grounds Supervisor who enjoys working outdoors, thrives on variety, and is ready to lead a team that takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
This is an excellent opportunity to combine hands-on grounds maintenance with team leadership. You will play a key role in ensuring safe, attractive, and well-maintained environments throughout the year. From organising daily operations to supporting staff development and managing seasonal demands, this is a dynamic and rewarding position.
Key Responsibilities
  * Supervise and support grounds staff in their daily activities
  * Plan, organise, and allocate work across grounds and gardens
  * Carry out practical grounds maintenance tasks, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, planting, weeding, digging, and shrub care
  * Ensure all areas are maintained to a high standard, remaining safe, tidy, and presentable
  * Conduct health and safety checks and complete risk assessments
  * Support seasonal duties such as gritting and weather-related inspections
  * Assist with training, coaching, and developing team members
  * Liaise with managers, contractors, and other teams as required
What You’ll Bring
Essential:
  * Experience supervising a team within a grounds maintenance environment
  * Strong practical grounds maintenance skills
  * Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  * Good understanding of health and safety practices
  * Full, clean driving licence
Desirable:
  * HNC (or equivalent) in Horticulture
  * PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates
  * IOSH health and safety qualification
  * Basic tree inspection qualification
What’s on Offer
  * Salary: £31,236– £35,608 per annum
  * Additional 2.5% supplement
  * Full-time, permanent position
  * 36.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
  * A varied and rewarding role with real responsibility
  * The opportunity to lead a skilled team and make a visible impact every day
If you’re looking for more than a standard grounds role and want the chance to lead, develop others, and make a genuine difference, this role offers an exciting opportunity in a vibrant Cambridge setting.
We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled

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