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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

Salary:&nbsp;£35,000 per annumHours: Full time&nbsp;Contract:&nbsp;PermanentRequired:&nbsp;October 2025Westminster School is seeking an experienced Groundsperson to help maintain our exceptional sporting facilities.&nbsp;The School’s 10-acre playing field at Vincent Square, the largest square in Central London, is home to cricket and football pitches, tennis courts with both tarmac and artificial grass surfaces, and an activity area used by pupils from Westminster Under School.The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all playing surfaces and surrounding areas are maintained to the highest standard. This will include preparing, marking and overmarking of sports pitches, caring for and maintaining grass, hedges and synthetic surfaces, and a variety of horticultural tasks such as planting, turfing, seeding and pruning.&nbsp;They will also assist with the setting up and maintaining of sports equipment, ensuring that facilities are ready for school games and events.About youThe successful candidate will need a Level 2 GMA Technical Certificate in Turf Surface Maintenance (or equivalent) and have proven experience in grounds maintenance. A full, clean UK driving licence is essential, as are strong communication skills and a good standard of written and spoken English.Working at WestminsterWestminster School is a busy, purposeful and vibrant place to be and an excellent workplace. The School is friendly and welcoming, and all newcomers quickly become part of the rhythm of life here.We also offer the following benefits:<ul><li>Free school meals when on-site</li><li>25 days paid holiday, as well as a discretionary Christmas shutdown period</li><li>Generous School pension scheme and </li><li>Free access to the School’s leisure facilities, including a fitness gym (restricted hours). </li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme and season ticket loans following completion of our standard probation period </li><li>Private medical insurance (opt in).</li></ul>For further information and to apply, please click the apply button.The deadline for applications is 09:00am on Wednesday 24th September 2025. Interviews will take place in-person shortly after the closing date.We are an equal opportunities employer. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex or sexual orientation.The School is a Registered Charity (no 312728).

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