🌳 Grounds Maintenance Supervisor (Public Realm Supervisor)
Grade: GLPC – F
Location: Nottingham City
Salary: £32,597 – £35,412 (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
Closing Date: 13 November 2025
Interview Date: 21 November 2025
🌟 About the Role
Do you take pride in keeping Nottingham’s parks, estates and public spaces clean, green and welcoming? We’re looking for a motivated and hands-on Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to lead frontline teams in delivering excellent public realm services across the city.
In this key role, you’ll oversee daily operations across a range of sites, including HRA estates, highways and parks, ensuring our green spaces are safe, attractive and well maintained. You’ll manage a team of up to 20 operatives, support training and development, and work closely with contractors and partners to achieve the highest standards of service.
🛠Key Responsibilities
* Lead and motivate operational teams to deliver high-quality greenspace maintenance.
* Monitor daily performance, productivity and service standards.
* Allocate labour, equipment and materials efficiently to meet targets.
* Support staff inductions, training and probation reviews.
* Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations and Council policies.
* Conduct estate inspections, ward walks and develop improvement plans.
* Maintain accurate operational records, including attendance and performance logs.
* Take part in a standby rota covering evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
👥 What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience supervising frontline Grounds Maintenance or similar operational teams.
* Strong people management and communication skills.
* Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, safety standards and good practice.
* Confidence in planning, scheduling and deploying resources effectively.
* Competent in using technology and digital systems to support field-based work.
* Understanding of vehicle and fleet maintenance requirements.
* A positive, inclusive and community-focused approach.
🎓 Qualifications and Requirements
* Recognised qualifications in grounds maintenance, horticulture or equivalent (e.g. NVQ, City & Guilds, RHS or apprenticeship)- Desirable.
* Minimum of two years’ experience as a Skilled Operative in Grounds Maintenance- Essential
* NRSWA Streetworks Certificate- Desirable.
* City & Guilds PA1/PA6 (safe handling and application of pesticides)- Desirable.
* IOSH Certificate- Desirable.
* Full UK driving licence (Category B)- Essential.
* Supervisory or leading experience- Desirable.
💬 Why Join Us?
At Nottingham City Council, we take pride in our city and the communities we serve. This role offers the chance to make a real, visible difference, leading teams who keep our parks, estates and highways safe, clean and vibrant. You’ll join a supportive environment that values teamwork, development and innovation, with the opportunity to grow your career while helping to shape Nottingham’s green future.
As part of our benefits package, you’ll enjoy:
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a secure and generous pension.
* Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days plus bank holidays, rising with service.
* Flexible working options to help you balance work and home life.
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
* A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion across all our services.
✅ Apply today and help us keep Nottingham beautiful.