Job description
Head Groundsman Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum Location: Oxford
We are currently seeking a dynamic and motivated Groundcare Manager to join our clients team. This exciting opportunity is perfect for an experienced professional with a passion for sports grounds maintenance and a drive to deliver excellence. As the Groundcare Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supervising and leading our sports grounds team to ensure the highest standards of landscaping and maintenance are achieved across campus.
Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate for the Groundcare Manager role should possess a strong affinity for the outdoors and the ability to work in all weather conditions while engaging in manual labor. This role demands assertiveness, patience, and a helpful attitude, along with the capacity to work independently and flexibly.
Essential Skills:
Please email your CV to Charlotte Powell, Senior Recruitment Delivery Consultant: Cpowell@agriRS.co.uk
We thank all applicants who respond, but please be advised that only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
To keep up to date with Agricultural Recruitment Specialists latest jobs, then please register on our website: www.agriRS.co.uk and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
Agricultural Recruitment Specialists are a market leading, highly prestigious and professional recruitment agency within the agriculture, food, horticultural, equestrian, animal health and rural sectors, with a strong focus on jobs and job vacancies within sales, management, marketing, operations, technical, engineering sectors, including international and Senior/Director jobs, within our specialist and niche agricultural sector. We offer a range of services to clients including headhunting, specialist advertising and general recruitment services. Please visit www.agriRS.co.uk to find out more or call us on 01905 345 155 to talk to a member of our recruitment team today.
We are currently seeking a dynamic and motivated Groundcare Manager to join our clients team. This exciting opportunity is perfect for an experienced professional with a passion for sports grounds maintenance and a drive to deliver excellence. As the Groundcare Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supervising and leading our sports grounds team to ensure the highest standards of landscaping and maintenance are achieved across campus.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Grounds Manager to effectively manage and execute grounds maintenance operations, overseeing landscaping services and process management.
- Assume a leadership role in the absence of the Grounds Manager, ensuring smooth operation of the department.
- Take ownership of one of the large sports fields during the summer term, maintaining superior standards with the assistance of the team.
- Establish and enforce stringent safety and maintenance standards for staff and visitors.
- Deliver top-tier grounds maintenance services across all sites, consistently meeting the highest quality standards.
- Manage end-to-end tasks related to ground maintenance, including scoping, cost estimation, material procurement, customer communication, and task execution either personally or through coordination with the team.
- Monitor and evaluate the results of grounds maintenance services, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing effective solutions.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, adhering to industry best practices and the school's H&S policy.
- Provide support for match day operations, ensuring the facilities are in optimal condition.
- Collaborate closely with partners and stakeholders to create a conducive environment for the users of our grounds facilities.
- Oversee contract management and assist in procurement activities as required.
- Be available on-site during emergency repairs/situations to ensure temporary and safe resolutions are achieved.
- Offer grounds maintenance and H&S support for various functions and events.
The ideal candidate for the Groundcare Manager role should possess a strong affinity for the outdoors and the ability to work in all weather conditions while engaging in manual labor. This role demands assertiveness, patience, and a helpful attitude, along with the capacity to work independently and flexibly.
Essential Skills:
- Solid educational foundation.
- Qualification in NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf or PA1 & 6 Pesticides application (or equivalent).
- Demonstrable experience in a supervisory role, showcasing skills in goal setting, performance monitoring, results achievement, and continuous improvement.
- Proven track record of delivering exceptional grounds maintenance services.
- Proficiency in maintenance machinery operation and upkeep.
- Customer-centric approach and basic PC literacy.
- Fundamental understanding of hard landscaping.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Health & Safety regulations, awareness, and implementation.
- Expertise in cricket wicket preparation to a high standard.
Please email your CV to Charlotte Powell, Senior Recruitment Delivery Consultant: Cpowell@agriRS.co.uk
We thank all applicants who respond, but please be advised that only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
To keep up to date with Agricultural Recruitment Specialists latest jobs, then please register on our website: www.agriRS.co.uk and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
Agricultural Recruitment Specialists are a market leading, highly prestigious and professional recruitment agency within the agriculture, food, horticultural, equestrian, animal health and rural sectors, with a strong focus on jobs and job vacancies within sales, management, marketing, operations, technical, engineering sectors, including international and Senior/Director jobs, within our specialist and niche agricultural sector. We offer a range of services to clients including headhunting, specialist advertising and general recruitment services. Please visit www.agriRS.co.uk to find out more or call us on 01905 345 155 to talk to a member of our recruitment team today.