Head of Grounds

Summary

The head of grounds is responsible for the day to day management, maintenance and presentation of the school’s grounds, gardens, sports pitches, golf course, woodland and wider external estate. This is a practical management role, requiring an individual who can lead and support the grounds team whilst remaining actively involved in the work required to maintain the grounds of Windlesham house school to an excellent standard

Detail

Key responsibilities

1. Leadership and management
2. Sports pitches and playing surfaces
3. General grounds and estate maintenance
4. Golf course maintenance
5. Woodland, trees ad environmental management
6. Machinery, equipment and workshop management
7. Health and safety compliance
8. Planning, budgets and contractors
9. School events and operational support

Salary: competitive plus benefits

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:00

The closing date for applications is noon on Wednesday 25 November

Interviews will take place week commencing 30 November. Early application is advised as the school reserves the right to interview in advance of the closing date

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnerships, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation and select the best person for each job based on relevant skills and experience.

Documents

• Head of Grounds PDF Document