About the role We are seeking an experienced grounds maintenance team leader to manage and inspire a team of 12 operatives. You will oversee all landscaping activities, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, weed treatment, and tree care, in both commercial and domestic settings. Your role includes ensuring high standards of customer service and maintaining safety across all operations. What You'll Get: £34,017.82 per year with annual review Van, mobile phone, tablet, tools, fuel card, and uniform for business use 27 days annual leave bank holidays (option to buy/sell up to 5 days) Up to 10% employer pension contribution £500 annual flexible benefits allowance Wellbeing support, including virtual GP and 24/7 mental health services Retail discounts & drinks card - £30/month on hot or cold drinks What You'll Be Doing: Leading, coaching, and motivating your team to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services. Planning and allocating resources effectively to ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time. Overseeing van stock, tools, and equipment to ensure teams are fully equipped to carry out their work. Carrying out regular performance reviews, inspections, and audits to maintain high standards and compliance. Monitoring the quality and consistency of work on site, ensuring jobs are completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales. Building strong working relationships across teams to support positive customer outcomes and service delivery. Supporting continuous improvement by developing team capability and addressing performance where needed. Ensuring all work is carried out in line with BFL policies, procedures, and health and safety requirements. What We're Looking For: Demonstrable experience in landscaping or in a leadership role within grounds maintenance Relevant qualifications such as BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent NPTC certifications for operating and maintaining landscaping equipment (brush cutters, mowers, hedge cutters) and for pesticide spraying Proven leadership skills and experience managing teams effectively Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-focused approach Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams Full UK driving licence and a flexible approach to work Additional requirements A basic DBS check is required (we will arrange this for you) You must have the right to work in the UK Apply today or get in touch for a quick, informal chat-we're happy to talk through the role before you apply - recruitment@bromford.co.uk Please apply early, as we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Closing date: 23rd June 2026. The Company The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country. Recently, the company has won multiple workplace environment awards and has an outstanding record of employee satisfaction. What we offer Hybrid working, with the flexibility to work across our main locations and home Performance related pay based on shared success A choice of pension schemes with employer contributions of up to 10% Employee Assistance Programme that provides 24/7 virtual GP access, prescription service, and talking therapies for you and your family Life assurance of up to 4x annual salary Generous holiday, occupational sick pay and paid family leave The Values Innovation We are creative and fearless in our work. Accountability We take ownership of our work and lead from the front. Teamwork We collaborate widely and build supportive environments. Annual allowance to spend on benefits of your choosing, including healthcare plans, dental care, gym membership, travel insurance and much more Fully funded professional membership [if a requirement of your role] Continuous learning and development opportunities About us We're Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL), a place-based affordable housing provider supporting almost 300,000 customers across the southwest, central and east of England. Our purpose is simple and honest: we invest in homes and relationships so that people can thrive. As the UK's largest provider of new affordable homes, we deliver over 3,000 new homes each year-helping to meet growing demand and build stronger communities. Why our work matters The need for safe, affordable housing has never been greater. Rising costs, growing inequality and increasing homelessness are making it harder for people to buy or rent a home. Strong housing associations like BFL play a vital role in providing quality homes and creating opportunities for a better future. Through place-based working, our teams build progress from the ground up. You'll find us at the heart of the communities we serve-strengthening neighbourhood relationships, responding quickly to changing needs and planning for the long term. We're also a place where people can grow. We give our colleagues the tools and opportunities to build meaningful careers, develop future-ready skills and perform at their best, all within a supportive and inclusive culture guided by our values. We're a place for people determined to make a difference. Bromford Flagship LiveWest. A place to make your own. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion We're proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work, thanks to our inclusive, values-driven culture. We know that diverse teams bring out the best in everyone, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive. We are a proud "Disability Confident" (Level 2) and Menopause Friendly employer and have signed the Armed Forces covenant to support those who serve. We encourage people from all sections of our community to apply for jobs with us. Particularly, we welcome those who have been historically underrepresented in areas of our workforce including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people and members of the LGBTQIA community. Wherever possible, we offer flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work and personal life, alongside the tools, training, and opportunities you need to develop and succeed in your career.