Grounds and Gardens Manager
Full time and Permanent
Salary: Up to £36,000 depending on experience
Monkton has an exciting opportunity for an accomplished and motivated professional Grounds and Gardens Manager to lead our small but exceptional team. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will primarily be responsible for the upkeep of a multiplicity of grass sports pitches, mainly used for Rugby, Cricket, Tennis and Athletics. As well as the grass pitches we also have two high quality Astro turf pitches used for Hockey and Tennis which require regular maintenance.
In addition, the successful candidate will come with strong supervisory and team management experience and will as part of the wider team ensure, together with the Assistant Gardens Manager and Assistant Ground Manager, with a pride and passion for ensuring the schools beautiful gardens, gardens and excellent sports pitches are maintained and presented to an exceptional standard throughout the year. They will have a vision for the landscape of the estates and will lead and drive the team to deliver the vision.
Please refer to the for further information and terms and conditions of employment.
How to apply
Closing date – Friday 28th February 2025 at midday
Interviews to be held early March 2025
Applicants should complete and return the school application form, along with a covering letter outlining their suitability for the position to the HR Manager, at recruitment@monkton.org.uk. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact a member of the HR Manager on 01225 721181.
Safeguarding
Monkton Combe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.