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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

<h2>FULL TIME Head of Grounds and Gardens</h2><h3>Required January 2026</h3>Salary £45,200 - £50,700 pa inclusiveFreemen’s School is seeking a skilled and motivated Head of Grounds and Gardens to lead the management of or prestigious 57-acre estate.&nbsp; This is a unique opportunity for an exceptional professional to take ownership of a diverse estate that supports both academic life and high-performance sport.As Head of Grounds and Gardens you will lead the strategic and day to day management of our extensive and impressive school grounds ensuring they are maintained to the highest standards.&nbsp; You’ll oversee a team, manage budgets and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while fostering a culture of innovation and high performance.&nbsp;At Freemen’s our mission is to learn, lead and make a difference.&nbsp; We foster a respectful, inclusive and ambitious community where pupils and staff are encouraged to grow intellectually, socially and creatively.&nbsp;as part of the wider City of London Corporation, we uphold traditions of excellence while embracing innovation and forward-thinking approaches.The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.To apply online, please&nbsp;visit&nbsp; <a href="https://www.freemens.org/about-us/work-with-us" target="_blank">Work with us | City of London Freemens School</a> Alternatively, please contact 01372 822442.&nbsp;Closing date:&nbsp; 9am on Wednesday 8th October 2025Interviews will take place at the School on 13th and 14th OctoberCandidates are asked to note that Freemen’s retains the right to interview and appoint at any time during the application process so early applications are encouraged.This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process a Disclosure and Barring check will be required.The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

City of London Freemen's School

Full Time Head of Grounds and Gardens

St George's is a thriving independent boarding and day school of 270 girls aged 11-18 around 45% of whom are boarders (full, weekly and flexi) and with a Sixth Form of approximately 80 pupils. St George's offers an ambitious, connected and future-facing education tailored for pupils to realise their potential both at school and in fulfilling adult lives ahead.Awarded 'excellent across the board' in its November 2022 ISI inspection, the School is a place where girls flourish academically, creatively, physically and morally, a place where risks can be taken, lessons are learnt and challenges are welcome.We are a welcoming school with a warm sense of community. Visitors are impressed by our facilities within a beautiful setting and the ambition of our educational provision.Our unique extended day and flexible boarding model allows all girls the time and space to foster confidence, independence and academic curiosity providing a future-facing education exclusively for girls in a world not yet designed for girls and introduces them to contemporary subjects and topics, through speakers, workshops, classes and visits.St George's offers an education that is grounded, relevant and fosters employability. The school operates as an Educational Trust administered by a Board of Governors, is a member of the Girls' Schools Association (GSA), Boarding Schools Association (BSA) ISBA, AGBIS and is ISC accredited.St George’s is seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Leader to manage our dedicated and professional grounds team. The school is set on a leafy 30-acre site with gardens, planted areas, sports fields, and rich woodland.We seek a dynamic Grounds Maintenance leader passionate about the outdoors, the environment, and green space. This person should be creative and enthusiastic about building upon St George’s aesthetic legacy, take pride in their work, show initiative, and be happy to go above and beyond, ensuring the fields are prepared to a high standard for a variety of sports and that a positive impression of the grounds is given to the pupils, parents, visitors, and staff.Person SpecificationEssential<ul><li>Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a grounds person, including sports pitch maintenance, horticulture and landscaping.</li><li>A thorough understanding of relevant Health and Safety and industry legislation.</li><li>Full clean driving license (to include tractor driving with gang and flail mowers).</li><li>Proven record of grounds maintenance in a comparable environment.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Minimum Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Horticulture and/or Sports Turf Maintenance management or relevant qualification.</li><li>A degree in Horticulture, landscape management or a related field.</li><li>Formal health and safety training includes manual handling, risk assessment, workshop safety, and COSHH regulations.</li><li>Chain Saw License.</li><li>PAI &amp; PA6A Chemical Spraying Licences.</li><li>The ability to manage a team with at least 3 years of supervisory experience.</li></ul>Competencies<ul><li>Ability to communicate effectively to a range of audiences.</li><li>A can-do positive work ethic.</li><li>Highly organised with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise, manage time and meet goals and objectives.</li><li>An ability to work well in a team environment and thrive working with a larger community.</li></ul>A copy of the full job description can be found on the School's website:<a href="https://www.stgeorges-ascot.org.uk/our-school/job-opportunities" target="_blank">https://www.stgeorges-ascot.org.uk/our-school/job-opportunities</a>This is a full-time role and the successful candidate will be required to work 40 hours per week, throughout the year.The School holiday year runs from 1 January to 31 December. For the successful candidate, the holiday entitlement is five weeks plus bank holidays annually; five days’ leave must be reserved to cover the period surrounding the Christmas and New Year shutdown. These additional days will be specified by the Bursar and will be dependent on how the calendar falls over the Christmas period. Bank holidays occurring during term time are considered to be normal working days. Generally, leave should be taken in School holidays.There will be a probationary period of one year during which time the notice period will be six weeks. Thereafter, the notice period required by either side to terminate the employment will be three months. The salary for this role will be in the region of £31,000 to £34,500 (gross) per annum and will be dependent on experience. The successful candidate will be auto-enrolled into the School’s Pension Scheme (if eligible).Additional Staff Benefits<ul><li>Staff have use of state-of-the-art gym with Technogym equipment at allocated times</li><li>Staff swimming sessions and family swimming sessions in the recently built 25m, 6-lane indoor pool</li><li>Supportive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme</li><li>Ample free onsite parking</li><li>Freshly prepared, nutritious lunches in the Dining Room during term time.</li><li>Refreshments are also available throughout the day in the Staff Room. Meals and refreshments are free of charge.</li><li>The post holder’s children may, upon passing the entrance assessments, be eligible at the discretion of the Governors for a reduction on the basic tuition fees.</li></ul>How to applyLetters of application to the Bursar, Mr J Anderson, should be no more than two sides of A4 and, together with the completed application form and confidential cover sheet should be emailed to <a href="mailto:recruitment@stgeorges-ascot.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@stgeorges-ascot.org.uk</a> CVs will not be accepted. Please complete the relevant application form and confidential application cover sheet found on the School’s website.Deadline: Midday Tuesday 30 September 2025Interviews: It is intended that interviews will be held during the week commencing 6 October 2025.The School reserves the right to interview and/or appoint at any time during the recruitment process.Any queries about this post may be made in the first instance to Ms Jo Quinn, OperationsManager: <a href="mailto:jquinn@stgeorges-ascot.org.uk" target="_blank">jquinn@stgeorges-ascot.org.uk</a>St George’s School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children at the School. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. A review of open source social media and online content will be conducted after candidates have been shortlisted and you may be asked about this at interview. The appointment will be subject to a successful disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. This will give details of all spent and unspent convictions and other recordable matters. A policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available, if required, from the School Office or via this link. The supplied references will be taken up and the School may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications. A medical questionnaire will be required to be completed by the successful candidate.

Grounds Maintenance Leader

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.

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