Senior Grounds Supervisor

Senior Grounds Supervisor Cambridge

Take the lead in creating and maintaining outstanding outdoor spaces in Cambridge. We are seeking a motivated Senior Grounds Supervisor who enjoys working outdoors, thrives on variety, and is ready to lead a team that takes pride in delivering high-quality work.

This is an excellent opportunity to combine hands-on grounds maintenance with team leadership. You will play a key role in ensuring safe, attractive, and well-maintained environments throughout the year. From organising daily operations to supporting staff development and managing seasonal demands, this is a dynamic and rewarding position.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support grounds staff in their daily activities
• Plan, organise, and allocate work across grounds and gardens
• Carry out practical grounds maintenance tasks, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, planting, weeding, digging, and shrub care
• Ensure all areas are maintained to a high standard, remaining safe, tidy, and presentable
• Conduct health and safety checks and complete risk assessments
• Support seasonal duties such as gritting and weather-related inspections
• Assist with training, coaching, and developing team members
• Liaise with managers, contractors, and other teams as required

What You ll Bring

Essential:

• Experience supervising a team within a grounds maintenance environment
• Strong practical grounds maintenance skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Good understanding of health and safety practices
• Full, clean driving licence

Desirable:

• HNC (or equivalent) in Horticulture
• PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates
• IOSH health and safety qualification
• Basic tree inspection qualification

What s on Offer

• Salary: £31,236 £35,608 per annum
• Additional 2.5% supplement
• Full-time, permanent position
• 36.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• A varied and rewarding role with real responsibility
• The opportunity to lead a skilled team and make a visible impact every day

If you re looking for more than a standard grounds role and want the chance to lead, develop others, and make a genuine difference, this role offers an exciting opportunity in a vibrant Cambridge setting.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled.