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An independent school in Buckinghamshire is seeking a Head of Grounds to lead the management of its extensive and diverse outdoor landscape. This role involves overseeing a team, implementing sustainability initiatives, and managing budgets while bringing a passion for environmental enhancement. Ideal candidates should have horticultural expertise, proven leadership skills, and a drive to innovate. This position offers a competitive salary and great benefits.

Alleyn's is one of the UK's leading co-educational independent schools for children aged 4-18 located in Dulwich, South London. Alleyn's is focussed on excellence in all that it does across both their teaching practices and operational support functions, further to this the school has a rich heritage having been founded by Jacobean actor and entrepreneur, Edward Alleyn, in 1619 and you will become part of that heritage by playing a pivotal role in transforming and maintaining a stunning, complex estate across 27+ buildings. People at Alleyn's are known for their warmth and approachability. They are ambitious but without ego, who work together to do the right thing for the school and its pupils every day. Your role won't be maintaining the status quo. It's about helping build the showcase facilities that will underpin the next chapter of the school's 400-year history. Alleyn's is in an exciting period of growth, having recently welcomed a new school into the group, with further growth on the horizon. At the same time, they're investing heavily in the main Dulwich site, upgrading assets, future-proofing the estate and embedding sustainable technologies. You'll be working with an ambitious yet grounded senior leadership team who are transforming the operational culture of the school. There's no "because we've always done it this way" mindset here; they want fresh thinking, energy and innovation. As the technical lead for all MEP services across the estate, you'll work closely with the Director of Site Operations and the senior estates leads. You'll ask the right questions of contractors, hold people to account and shape how the school manages the lifecycle of its critical assets. With no direct line management reports, this role will give you the time to deliver both strategically and operationally, fostering strong internal and external stakeholder partnerships. You'll bring proven expertise in building services, backed up by a relevant diploma or degree in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering or a construction-related discipline, or equivalent training and experience. The benefits package includes 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure), 6.5% employer pension contributions, income protection, enhanced family leave, health care plans, fee remission for children at Alleyn's (up to 85% subject to means testing) and discounts at Dulwich College and JAGS. There are also free lunches, free use of the school's pool and gym, and access to cycle-to-work and tech schemes. The list goes on. If you're a building services expert ready to use your expertise to help shape the future of the school, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV below (don't worry if it's not fully up to date, we can help with that). For an informal, off-the-record conversation about the role, contact Tom Morrison at Sielo Search on or . Closing date: Friday 15th August at 5pm. Alleyn's School has exclusively retained Sielo Search. All direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to them. Share this job Application Name Email Phone City Comment or Message CV Upload Recruitment Services specialising in the Estates and Facilities sector. Nursery Cottage, Beckley, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7ED

Overview This isn't a role where you keep things ticking over. It's one where you take full ownership of a unique Oxford estate and lead lasting change. You'll be the most senior estates person in the College, reporting directly to the Bursar, with a clear line into decision-making. You'll shape long-term investment in the estate, lead a capable team, and deliver upgrades that matter, from environmental improvements to modernising listed buildings. We're a compact Oxford estate, centred on the main College site with a handful of nearby accommodation buildings. If you've been waiting for the right role to stretch your leadership and shape better environments, you'll find plenty of headroom here. Why this role is different Be a visible, valued voice in senior conversations, because your insight can make a difference to strategic decision-making. Lead with freedom and impact, with the trust and space to do things your way. Well-funded and focused, resources in place, one site to focus on. A culture built on trust, not turnover. Work that outlasts you, strategy, not just operations. What you'll bring You'll have senior experience managing buildings and infrastructure, and you know your way around M&E systems. You'll need a relevant degree (or equivalent), a Health & Safety qualification, and the confidence to operate independently. Most importantly, you'll have the credibility and judgement to win trust, and the communication skills to bring your team, contractors, academics, and senior committees with you. And in return? You'll get 41 days' paid leave, including bank holidays, private healthcare from day one, support for training and professional development, a generous contributory USS pension, free meals while the kitchens are open, and discounts on local travel. But more than any single perk, it's the chance to be part of a close-knit community, where people stay because the work and culture genuinely matter. About Nuffield College Nuffield is a small, postgraduate-only college in the heart of Oxford, home to around 100 students and 100 academics. We're a close-knit community where quality matters more than size, and where estates decisions are felt immediately. The scale means your work will have a direct, visible impact. Interested? To apply, please send your CV to our retained recruitment consultant, Tom Morrison at Sielo Search: . For any questions about the role, feel free to email or contact Tom directly on . The closing date for applications is Friday, 26th September at 5pm.