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The City of London has a long-established policy of protecting open spaces in and around London for the enjoyment of the public. North London Open Spaces Division comprises Queens Park, Highgate Wood, West Ham Park and Hampstead Heath inclusive of Golders Hill Park, all of which have achieved Green Flag &amp; Heritage status, a sign of excellence in providing a high quality public open space.The City of London’s North London Open Spaces Department are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable person to join a dedicated team dealing with the protection, promotion and management of the Heath. The duties involve carrying out a range of estate management operations, assisting with events and providing, high quality customer care and uniformed patrols.The successful candidate will assist the Senior Ranger to maintain, protect and conserve Golders Hill Park and Hampstead Heath Extension to high standards, assist with the sites’ management plan and be the on-site contact in the absence of more senior members of staff.&nbsp; Undertake inspection records and contribute to the site management plan and work programme, supervising the work of contractors and volunteers. Provide a visible and professional service that engages effectively with the public across Golders Hill Park, supporting North London Open Spaces and Natural Environment’s aspirations to be widely recognised for its high quality and inclusive services.The role includes team leading responsibilities for the team as you undertake and deliver your duties alongside members of the team in a highly professional manner. Supporting events and entertainment across the department. Leading on annual sports maintenance renovations and implementation of sports pitches on an annual basis as well as tractor-based grass-cutting. Will ideally have a significant relevant experience working in open spaces maintenance including front line customer care and certification in the safe operation of relevant machinery such as tractor driving, strimmers, ride-on mowers and a range of other machinery and hand tools.A full driving licence, good written and verbal communication skills, competency in a wide range of practical skills both for the open spaces and in the office working with a range of Microsoft software such as Word and Excel and a commitment to Continuous Professional Development are compulsory.Closing date: 15 December 2025.

Ranger (Golders Hill Park)

Group, a trailblazing, award-winning group of coeducational schools in vibrant south-east London as our Head Groundsperson and lead the upkeep and development of beautiful, high performance sports fields and grounds across two sites including a 15 acre Jubilee Sports Ground and an ambitious ten year masterplan. &nbsp;🏫 About St Dunstan’s Education Group &nbsp;St Dunstan’s is a growing group of coeducational schools in south-east London, serving approximately 1,500 children aged 2–18. Known for its ambitious and forward-thinking education, the College has received multiple accolades including Coeducational School of the Year (2020), Senior School of the Year (2022), and Most Progressive School in London (2023). &nbsp;Recent developments include the acquisition of the Jubilee Ground (15 acres for sport and community use), a £30 million building programme, and a merger with Rosemead Prep School. The College is committed to a renaissance education, wellbeing, diversity, and a strategy of growth and income diversification. &nbsp;💡 What You’ll Do &nbsp;Reporting to the Director of Estates, the Head Groundsperson will ensure all open space sports facilities and College grounds are maintained to a high standard. This includes: &nbsp;• Maintenance of grass pitches, MUGA, playgrounds, woodland classroom, vegetable garden, and Jubilee Sports Ground (football pitches, cricket squares, 3G pitches, hockey astroturf, tennis courts) &nbsp;• Coordination with the Sports Department and commercial users &nbsp;• Oversight of gardens, signage, lawns, borders, and woodland areas &nbsp;• Leadership and management of the Grounds Team, including rotas, training, CPD, performance reviews, and wellbeing &nbsp;• Compliance with Health &amp; Safety, COSHH, risk assessments, and safe operation procedures &nbsp;• Machinery and equipment maintenance, servicing, and procurement &nbsp;• Promotion of sustainability and cost-effective service delivery &nbsp;• Maintenance of College boundaries and site presentation &nbsp;🎯 What We’re Looking For&nbsp;Essential: &nbsp;• Level 2 Certificate/Diploma in Sports/Amenity/Turf Maintenance or equivalent &nbsp;• Full driving licence (held for more than 2 years) &nbsp;• Experience supervising a small team &nbsp;• Experience in turf, pitch, and artificial surface maintenance &nbsp;• Knowledge of grounds-related Health &amp; Safety legislation including COSHH &nbsp;• Good communication, planning, and organisational skills &nbsp;• Commitment to safeguarding and attention to detail &nbsp;Desirable: &nbsp;• Experience/knowledge of garden and landscaping &nbsp;• Experience working in a school environment &nbsp;🌈 Why St Dunstan’s? &nbsp;• A forward-thinking, inclusive culture that champions individuality, diversity, and equality &nbsp;• Tuition fee remission, private healthcare, and generous staff benefits &nbsp;• Free lunch and beverages during term time &nbsp;• Access to on-site gym, pool, tennis courts, and free off-road parking &nbsp;• A commitment to staff development, wellbeing, and creativity &nbsp;• Work in one of the UK’s most progressive independent schools, recognised for innovation and excellence &nbsp;✨ Excellence. Differently. &nbsp;At St Dunstan’s, Excellence. Differently. is more than a motto — it’s a mindset. We redefine success through brave thinking, human-centred values, and a future-facing outlook. From pioneering curriculum design to national recognition for wellbeing and inclusion, we lead with purpose and creativity. Join a team that challenges convention, celebrates individuality, and empowers every member of our community to thrive. &nbsp;Early applications are advised as the College reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process. &nbsp;St Dunstan’s College reflects the diverse location in which it is situated. In a recent review of our racial diversity by ‘Flair Impact’, we were found to be the most racially diverse school out of their client base of over 30 British independent schools. We see diversity to be of intrinsic and essential value to the contemporary, ambitious and forward-thinking education we offer at St Dunstan’s. We encourage applications from people who share this view, and from professionals of all backgrounds, communities and industries. We are a school that places individuality and identity at the heart of what we do. &nbsp;The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. &nbsp;Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. As this role involves 'regulated activity' with children the successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure application. Employment will be conditional upon the College being satisfied with the result of the Enhanced DBS check and the outcome of all other checks. &nbsp;The College will also carry out a check of the Children's Barred List on the successful applicant. Applicants should be aware that it is unlawful for the College to employ anyone to work with children if they are barred from doing so, and it is a criminal offence for a person to apply to work with children if they are barred from doing so. &nbsp;This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the College is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. &nbsp;

St Dunstan's Education Group

Head Groundsperson

<h3>About King’s:</h3>This is a hugely exciting time to be joining the King’s Sport &amp; Wellness team at the New Malden Sports Ground. Over the next few years, we will be looking to expand the scope and quality of our offering to the King’s community.<h3>About the role:</h3>The post holder will contribute to the department’s mission to deliver unique sport and wellness experiences that unite our members and optimise our people and potential.The purpose of this role is to support the Sports Grounds Manager in the delivery of outstanding sports grounds and pitches and lead the daily and weekly operations at the New Malden Sports Ground to enhance the quality of our facilities and user experience.The Lead Grounds Person will also work collaboratively with the Sports Ground Manager to develop a coordinated annual delivery plan for the site.This is a full time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.<h3>About You:</h3>To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:Essential criteria1.&nbsp;Minimum Level 2 Sports Turf qualification2.&nbsp;Experience working at Sports Grounds or within the grounds industry3. Good knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations.4.&nbsp;Experience in a customer service environment.5. Good communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).6. Ability to work as part of a small team and on own initiative.Desirable criteria1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience of working with Higher Education students and staff2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A good level of education (A-level or equivalent)Full details of the role and the skills and experience required, can be found in the attached job description which provided on the next page.We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.To find out how our managers review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.This role does not meet the requirements of the Home Office and therefore we are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and Occupational Health clearances.

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