Grounds Manager

If you are an experienced grounds management professional with a thorough knowledge of sports turf management, this position offers an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role maintaining and enhancing the beautiful grounds and gardens of Bradfield College and St Andrew’s School.

The Role

As Grounds Manager, you will lead the grounds and gardens teams and play a vital role in shaping the visual and ecological character of Bradfield College's extensive grounds, which span over 280 acres and sit within a designated conservation area and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

You will be responsible for the maintenance, conservation and enhancement of Bradfield College's external sports facilities, outdoor spaces, landscaped gardens and woodland areas, preserving the natural charm of the site and providing first class sports facilities that align with Bradfield's ethos of respect for the environment and its role in community wellbeing.

Additional responsibilities will include the development of seasonal and weather dependent schedules of work, the monitoring and management/preservation of trees, in addition to managing grounds and gardens improvement projects and minimising the impact of maintenance activities on the environment.

About You

In addition to your garden management experience and horticulture expertise, you will possess considerable knowledge of working in conservation areas and AONB’s.

A GMA Level 4 qualification or equivalent, IOSH Managing Safely and ILM Level 3 or equivalent, are desirablequalifications for this role.

You will need the ability to motivate and encourage staff and be used to overseeing work schedules and will be proficient in the operation and maintenance of sports turf machinery.

An excellent understanding of health and safety is equally important.

You will also need to be capable of undertaking all aspects of grounds management and the physical challenges of the role.

Benefits of working at Bradfield College

Bradfield College offers a variety of benefits, such as:

• Contributory workplace pension scheme and 3 x life cover

• Subsidised membership of the College Sports Centre and Golf Club

• Access to our Employee Assistance programme

• BHSF Health Cash plan

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Electric Vehicle scheme

• Free parking and lunch provided when the College kitchens are open

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is 13 March 2026.

Applications will be processed as they are received, and we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date.

Bradfield College reserves the right to make an appointment at any time, so early applications are encouraged.

If you have any queries about the application process, please contact the HR department at recruitment@bradfieldcollege.org.uk

Bradfield College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening as part of their application, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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