Senior Grounds Person

Position: Senior Groundsperson

Location: Enfield Crematorium

Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week – Includes Saturday working depending on business need

Salary: £33,000 per annum

Are you passionate about creating beautifully maintained outdoor spaces that offer peace, dignity, and reflection? We are seeking a Senior Groundsperson to join our team at Enfield Crematorium, where you will play a key role in leading the delivery of exceptional grounds standards across our landscaped gardens and memorial areas.

The Role

As a Senior Groundsperson you will be accountable for overall site standards, team performance, and the delivery of grounds‑specific projects. The Senior Groundsperson ensures that every visitor experiences a peaceful, dignified, and immaculately maintained environment, while supporting and developing team members to meet operational, safety, and service expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out a full range of grounds maintenance duties including mowing, pruning, planting, weeding, hedge cutting, and seasonal landscaping.
• Oversee implementation of seasonal planting schemes, landscape improvements and grounds‑specific projects.
• Carry out inspections of memorial areas and new placements to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Line manage the grounds team, providing regular check‑ins, clear expectations, coaching, and support with performance and development.
• Manage stock control, materials and equipment responsibly to minimise waste and unnecessary costs.
• Support site events such as remembrance services, open days and community activities.

About You

• Has strong horticultural or grounds maintenance experience.
• A confident and supportive team leader who can motivate others.
• Takes pride in delivering exceptional presentation standards.
• Is highly organised, proactive, and able to manage workloads effectively.
• Is physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Understands the sensitivity of working in a bereavement environment.
• Holds a full UK driving licence (desirable).

What We Offer

• A role that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of families.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• 22-25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Company pension, life assurance, and employee assistance programme.
• Annual company bonus.

FCA Statement

We’re regulated by the FCA, so some roles may be subject to background checks.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your life looks like, we’d love to hear from you. And if there’s anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know.