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Job SummaryThis is a unique opportunity to work for one of the top 10 Universities in the world. In addition, Imperial College London is ranked as the number one sporting University in London.The Move Imperial Department of the Property Division at Imperial is committed to providing sports facilities of the highest standard to staff, students and the wider community, to promoting sporting excellence and actively encouraging participation in physical activity across all levels, whilst improving inclusiveness and removing barriers to participation.Based at the Harlington Sports Ground and reporting to the Grounds Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the high-quality maintenance and presentation of sports surfaces and facilities, supporting efficient resource management, and enhancing the user experience.Duties and responsibilities<ul><li>You will be involved in managing Direct Reports, overseeing health &amp; safety compliance, managing operational budgets, and maximising the facility usage through external hire.</li><li>Additionally, you will deputise for the Grounds Manager, support event logistics, and contribute to the overall smooth operation of the grounds and associated services.</li><li>As a key team member, you will deliver exceptional customer service, fostering a positive atmosphere for students and private hirers alike.</li></ul>If you are looking for the next stage in your career, you could be just the person we’re looking for.&nbsp;If you require any further details on the role please contact: Brian Lee, Grounds Manager by email on –&nbsp;<a href="mailto:b.lee@imperial.ac.uk" target="_blank">b.lee@imperial.ac.uk</a>

Imperial College London (Harlington Sports Ground)

Imperial College London

Assistant Grounds Manager

About UsThe City of London Corporation manages 11,000 acres of land in and around London, welcoming millions of visitors annually. &nbsp;The North London Open Spaces (NLOS) section oversees c. 1,000 acres of that portfolio and includes some of the UK's most iconic urban greenspaces, including:<ul><li>Hampstead Heath (including Golders Hill Park, Parliament Hill Fields, and Heath Extension)</li><li>Highgate Wood</li><li>Queen’s Park</li><li>West Ham Park</li></ul>These beloved green spaces boast spectacular landscapes and vistas, ancient woodland, diverse wildlife, world class sporting and athletics facilities, and heritage assets.&nbsp; We work closely with local communities and stakeholders to preserve and enhance these natural assets, helping to make London one of the most liveable large cities in the world.About the RoleThis is a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership role at North London Open Spaces, and directly contribute to and make a meaningful impact in the conservation and protection of these cherished green spaces.&nbsp;As a member of the senior management team, the successful candidate will serve as the primary subject matter expert at NLOS for nature conservation, conceiving and leading on initiatives, advising colleagues, and working collaboratively both internally and externally. &nbsp;They will have responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day management of most of Hampstead Heath and all of Highgate Wood, and will also oversee a number of services that function across and support the four open spaces (eg, arboriculture and tree management, waste and recycling, conservation, and ecology). &nbsp;For the better performance of their duties, the Head of Conservation will be required to reside in accommodation that is provided on site and will be scheduled onto an on-call and duty manager rota with other colleagues.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Serve as the primary subject matter expert for nature conservation at Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, Queen’s Park, and West Ham Park</li><li>Oversee the day-to-day management of Highgate Wood and most of Hampstead Heath</li><li>Oversee arboriculture / tree management, waste management, conservation, habitat creation/restoration and management, wildlife management, water body management, and climate change adaptation across North London Open Spaces</li><li>Lead and motivate a team of 25-30 multi-skilled professionals committed to the conservation of these four sites</li><li>Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation, including environmental protection, climate change, nature recovery, wildlife protection, flood risk management, and health and safety.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for a high-energy and innovative leader with a strong background in nature conservation, open space management, and team leadership.&nbsp;The successful candidate will bring:<ul><li>Demonstrable experience in managing complex public open spaces.</li><li>Comprehensive experience developing and delivering biodiversity and land management programmes and projects in a range of habitats, ideally within an urban setting.</li><li>Significant experience managing complex conservation work and projects across varied landscapes</li><li>Significant knowledge of biodiversity and wildlife management, including land and water management.</li><li>Strong experience managing a diverse team of professionals in an operational environment. </li><li>Experience of implementing legislation and policy relevant to biodiversity conservation, planning guidance, and site designation for wildlife conservation and species status designations.</li><li>A highly creative, entrepreneurial and ‘can do’ approach to problem solving, with the ability to remain resilient in the face of challenges. </li><li>Strong quantitative skills and comfort interrogating and analysing data and budgets.</li></ul> Why Join Us?<ul><li>Opportunity to join a prestigious organisation that protects some of London’s most treasured landscapes.</li><li>Lead through a high-impact role with the opportunity to shape the future of these iconic spaces.</li><li>Work within a supportive and collaborative team that is committed to conservation and community engagement.</li><li>Work across multiple iconic sites.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package. &nbsp;</li></ul>How to ApplyIf you are excited about the opportunity to play a pivotal role in preserving and enhancing London’s most cherished green spaces, we’d love to hear from you.Provisional Interview dates: W/C 6th October &amp; 13th October 2025Closing date: 12 Noon on Monday 22nd September 2025To apply please click the Apply online.Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number&nbsp;OENV802&nbsp;if you experience any difficulties.&nbsp; A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.&nbsp;The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.&nbsp;Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.&nbsp;For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide&nbsp;<a>here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs.&nbsp;

Head of Conservation

Starting Salary £40,000 per annum (depending on skills, knowledge and experience)&nbsp;Permanent | Full-time | All-year Round (52 weeks per year)&nbsp;Felsted School, a leading Independent Day and Boarding School, is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and passionate Head of Grounds to lead our Grounds and Gardens Department. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and developing our beautiful 90-acre campus in rural North Essex, ensuring that our high-quality sports facilities, green spaces, and gardens are always presented and maintained to the highest standards.&nbsp;The main responsibilities of the role will be to manage, support and develop our team of Grounds and Gardens staff to maintain and enhance all outdoor areas including lawns, sports pitches, gardens and pathways whilst upholding high standards in health &amp; safety, environmental practices, and compliance.&nbsp;Our ideal candidate will hold a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Groundskeeping or similar area, have proven experience in a similar role in groundskeeping (ideally in an educational environment), and possess strong interpersonal and team management skills. It is also essential that all candidates hold a full UK manual driving licence.&nbsp;This role is a permanent position working full-time, all-year round. The hours of work are Monday to Thursday from 8:00am to 4:30pm and Fridays from 8:00am to 3:30pm, with a thirty-minute unpaid lunch break each day. Weekend working may be required to support sports fixtures.&nbsp;Further information and a full job description can be found on our website.&nbsp;&nbsp;Benefits include 25 days annual leave each year (plus public holidays); free life assurance, uniform and parking; contributory pension scheme (matched at 4%); membership availability to the School’s healthcare scheme (via BUPA); free lunch on full days worked; annual salary reviews; free use of the Felsted Gym and pool facilities; subsidised on-site Coffee Shop; and membership to Felsted Connect; an online multi-platform engagement tool where employees have access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and offers from online and high-street retailers. More information on our rewards package can be found on our website <a href="https://felsted.org/employment-opps/rewards" target="_blank">felsted.org/employment-opps/rewards</a>.&nbsp;Felsted is a leading day and boarding independent school based in a stunning village campus in North Essex. Founded in 1564 by Richard Lord Riche, who had been a Lord Chancellor under King Edward VI, Felsted today provides an exceptional holistic education to approximately 1100 boys and girls aged four to eighteen. We celebrated our 450th anniversary in 2014, one of only a handful of schools in the country that have claimed this historic milestone. We employ more than 190 teachers and 460 operational staff in a community orientated environment, ensuring our pupils receive the very best in learning and co-curricular activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 19 September 2025 at 9:00am.&nbsp; Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we recieve a high number of applicants. Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website <a href="http://www.felsted.org/employment-opps" target="_blank">www.felsted.org/employment-opps</a> to complete our online application process.&nbsp;Felsted is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all pupils and a ‘culture of vigilance’ to safeguard and protect all in its care, and to all aspects of its ‘Safeguarding (Child Protection and Staff Behaviour) Policy’. Please note, it is an offence to apply for this position if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All employees are subject to pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Head of Grounds

About Bath RugbyBath Rugby is one of the oldest and most prestigious rugby clubs in the world. Competing in the Gallagher Premiership and European competitions, we are committed to excellence on and off the field. We pride ourselves on a culture of performance, collaboration, and professionalism.Role OverviewWe are recruiting for a skilled Groundsperson. This is a new opportunity to join our Grounds Team who look after both iconic locations within the company- Farleigh House and the Rec. We truly do not think there are better locations to work at in Bath (though we might be biased). Our Grounds Team currently consists of three other people and we are looking to gain both a grounds apprentice and a junior or senior Groundsperson.The core purpose of the role is to maintain the pitches and surrounds of the training ground at Farleigh House and the pitch at the Rec to the highest standards to ensure that the pitches are always available for training.To present the match day pitch in the best shape and highest quality for matches.Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Groundsperson at Bath Rugby, you will be entrusted with a range of essential tasks to ensure our playing surfaces are of the highest quality:<ul><li>Carry out regular mowing, edging, and aeration to maintain the pitch at optimal playing condition.</li><li>Apply fertilisers, treatments, and pest control measures as needed to promote healthy turf growth and appearance.</li><li>Accurately mark and paint lines on the field for matches and training sessions, ensuring clear and professional markings.</li><li>Manage and maintain groundskeeping equipment, ensuring they are in excellent working condition.</li><li>Keep a vigilant eye on weather conditions and adjust maintenance activities accordingly to protect the playing surface.</li><li>Work closely with the groundskeeping team to ensure all aspects of the facility are well-maintained.</li><li>Assist in preparing the facility for matches and events, ensuring the grounds are impeccable and ready for action.</li><li>Adhere to health and safety regulations to provide a secure environment for players, staff, and visitors</li><li>Any other tasks that may be deemed appropriate by your line manager</li><li>On occasion you may be asked to help with event set-ups working across the wider grounds and gardens teamDesirable skill &amp; Experience</li><li>We are ideally looking for an experienced individual who has successfully maintained sports turf to a professional standard.</li><li>The individual must also hold or be working towards the appropriate technical qualification,</li></ul>such as:<ul><li>Level 2 City &amp; Guilds Diploma in Sports and Amenity Turf Maintenance</li><li>NVQ Level 2 Sports Turf Management.</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Beautiful offices onsite at our Farleigh House High Performance Centre</li><li>Complimentary Bath Rugby Tickets</li><li>Ballot access for RFU International Matches</li><li>Complimentary Bath Rugby Kit</li><li>Local &amp; Partner Discounts Inc. Homewood Spa &amp; Longleat</li><li>Frequent Nutritious Staff Lunches</li><li>Regular Socials</li><li>High-Performance Gym Use</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Health Cash Plan</li><li>24/7 Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Life Assurance x 4</li><li>Enhanced Maternity &amp; Paternity Leave</li><li>25 Days Holiday</li></ul>LocationThe Rec in Bath city centre. Due to the rural location and limited public transport, applicants must live within commuting distance and have access to their own transport.How to ApplyPlease send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to <a href="mailto:opportunities@bathrugby.com" target="_blank">opportunities@bathrugby.com</a>Application Deadline: 18th August 2025Bath Rugby is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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