37.5 hours per week, flexible (weekend/event rota required)
Free On-Site Parking
Grounds Manager - About the Role
Our client, a unique and growing organisation providing exceptional memorial park environments, is seeking an experienced Grounds Manager to lead their dedicated Grounds Team. This role offers the opportunity to work within stunning natural surroundings, overseeing woodland, landscape and facilities management while shaping the long-term success of the park.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing maintenance plans, leading a skilled team, and ensuring the highest standards of presentation and customer experience throughout the park.
Key Responsibilities
People Leadership
* Recruit, induct and develop Grounds Team colleagues
* Manage training requirements, competency tickets and 1-2-1 performance reviews
* Maintain motivation, retention and effective resource planning
* Support HR processes when required (ER, onboarding, leavers)
Finance & Administration
* Manage grounds budgets
* Create and deliver 1-year and 3-year maintenance plans
* Lead approved development projects
* Write and maintain Standard Operating Procedures
* Oversee procurement for grounds operations
Facilities Management
* Manage site maintenance, cleaning, waste disposal and security
* Oversee subcontractors and risk assessments
* Ensure compliance with H&S procedures, audits and emergency planning
* Support site events and customer parking policy delivery
Grounds Maintenance
* Maintain exceptional park presentation standards
* Deliver funeral-related duties professionally and compassionately
* Improve environmental credentials and biodiversity
* Assist with practical tasks including:
* Tree work, mowing, brush cutting, strimming, planting, coppicing, chipping, hedging, pruning
* Waste management, plaque/post placement, wildlife upkeep
* Produce accurate location mapping and stock creation to support commercial goals
Skills & Experience
Landscape maintenance / horticulture / woodland experience
Strong leadership and communication skills
Computer literate
Full, clean driving licence
Desirable but not essential:
Grave digging experience
Digger/dumper experience
Benefits
Supportive work environment & professional development
33 days annual holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
Enhanced pension (6% employer / 3% employee)
Enhanced maternity & paternity
Life assurance
Employee assistance programme
Healthcare plan
Company sick pay
Cycle to Work scheme
Free on-site parking
Flu jab voucher
Birthday day off (“Me Day”)
Retail discounts & tech scheme
How to Apply
If you are a motivated leader with experience in landscaping, woodland management or grounds maintenance — and you’re passionate about maintaining beautiful natural environments — we would love to hear from you.
For more details on the Grounds Manager position please Email