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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Estates & Facilities team as Grounds & Landscape Manager, taking responsibility for the strategic and operational management of the University's grounds, landscapes, sports facilities and public realm.
This is a key role with the opportunity to make a visible impact across our estate. You will lead the development and day-to-day management of our external environment, ensuring our campuses are safe, attractive, welcoming and sustainable, while driving improvements in landscape quality, biodiversity and environmental performance.
Note this opportunity may close early depending on application volumes.
The role
Reporting to the Head of FM & Property Services, you will lead our Grounds & Landscape team, comprising a Team Leader and six Landscapers, providing strong leadership, technical expertise and clear direction.
You will plan and oversee year-round grounds maintenance, horticultural and landscaping programmes, while looking beyond day-to-day delivery to identify opportunities to enhance our campus environment and create high-quality external spaces for students, colleagues, visitors, and the wider community.
You will also:
- Lead landscape enhancement, biodiversity, green infrastructure and sustainability initiatives.
- Manage budgets, procurement activities, contractors, suppliers and service contracts, ensuring value for money.
- Support the planning, design and delivery of new-build and refurbishment projects through relevant RIBA stages.
- Maintain high standards of health, safety and operational compliance.
- Oversee the safe management of grounds machinery, vehicles, tools, chemicals and equipment.
- Monitor standards through inspections, quality audits and performance management.
- Develop the skills, competence and capability of the Grounds & Landscape team.
- Work collaboratively with Sustainability, Building Managers, Building Services, Security, academic colleagues and external partners.
About you
We are looking for an experienced and proactive grounds or landscape professional who can combine strong operational knowledge with effective leadership and a genuine ambition to improve the quality and sustainability of our external estate.
You will bring significant experience of grounds maintenance, horticulture or landscape management within a large and/or multi-site environment, together with a strong track record of leading and developing operational teams.
You will have experience in areas including:
- Landscape improvement and capital projects.
- Environmental sustainability, biodiversity, or net-zero initiatives.
- Budget and financial management. xgikmsk
- Procurement and contract management.
- Health and safety, including risk Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Grounds and Landscapes Manager in Jedburgh employer: University of Salford
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