Head Groundsperson

Main responsibilities

• Delegate tasks
• Maintain resources - consumables and equipment
• Planning (maintenance and projects)
• Quality control
• Ensure and promote working safely
• Ensure the safety of people using the grounds
• Opening up and locking down of Grounds depot
• Coordinating snow clearing and gritting provision

Qualifications and experience

• Essential: Full Driving Licence, NPTC certificates in PA1, PA2 & PA6a. NPTC certificates for driving tractors and operating horticultural machinery. Supervisory experience including the allocation and monitoring of the work of team members
• Desirable: Recognised horticultural qualification. Management qualification. Membership of a Professional body. Experience supervising contractors, managing budgets and providing a snow clearing service

Skills

• Essential: Ability to prioritise, and work to deadlines. Able to manage and motivate a team. Proficient in Microsoft office packages
• Desirable: Ability to manage small scale projects associated with maintenance and soft landscaping