Deputy Grounds Manager

Summary:

Deputy Grounds Manager role at a leading school. Support the Grounds Manager in maintaining exceptional standards.

About the School:

A school committed to fostering curiosity, innovation, and leadership in both students and staff. It offers a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic working environment with a strong focus on professional development and wellbeing.

The Opportunity:

As Deputy Grounds Manager, you will play a vital role in maintaining and developing the school’s extensive grounds and gardens. This is a hands-on position that supports the Grounds Manager in ensuring the highest standards of maintenance across sports pitches and landscaped areas, while managing the Grounds Team and coordinating daily operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the grounds and gardens in the absence of the Grounds Manager
• Prepare and maintain sports pitches and landscaped areas to the highest standard
• Supervise and support the Grounds Team with clear direction and leadership
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards across all grounds activities
• Maintain and service all machinery and equipment used in grounds management
• Coordinate tasks and communicate effectively through the Estates Helpdesk system
• Support the development of the school’s grounds through ongoing improvements and planning
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the school, including events and seasonal demands

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proven experience in grounds management or a related field
• Strong technical knowledge of grounds maintenance and landscaping
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively
• Experience with sports pitch maintenance and landscaping
• Commitment to health and safety standards
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

Preferred

• Experience in a school or educational institution setting
• Knowledge of grounds management software or systems
• Experience with machinery and equipment maintenance
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours and during school events
• Strong problem-solving and initiative-taking abilities

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• Generous CPD training and development opportunities
• Free meals, parking, and use of the Sports Centre
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support including free eye tests and access to the Employee Assistance Programme