Team Leader - Grounds (Internal only)
- University of Nottingham
- United Kingdom, LND
- Jul 11, 2026
Job Description:
About the Role/You
Based at Sutton Bonington Campus and working across all University sites, this role will assist in the maintenance of University Grounds & Gardens, including water features and Sports Grounds.
Main duties will include:
· All aspects of staff supervision including allocating tasks and drawing up work schedules.
· Duties include managing extensive mature borders, amenity and formal planted areas, and supporting the re wilding of designated Campus areas.
· Day-to-day supervision of the use and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, completing associated documentation to ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and University policies.
· Preparation and staffing of projects and events such as Graduation ceremonies, Sporting Tournaments, and Conferences.
· Dealing with out-of-hours emergencies such as storm damage or gritting. .
Qualifications: Candidates should be qualified to NVQ2 or 3 and/or City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Amenity Horticulture Practices or equivalent level qualifications from appropriate professional bodies. Candidates must have extensive experience working in Amenity Horticulture/Grounds maintenance, be able to undertake a wide range of duties, and have supervisory experience gained within a similar role.
Due to the frequency with which the post holder will drive vehicles involved in grounds maintenance operations and transport materials between university sites, candidates must hold a valid driving license.
The post will be offered on a full-time (36.25 hours per week), permanent contract. 36.25 per week to be worked between the hours of 7:30am to 3:30pm mainly Monday to Friday with flexibility to work occasional weekends as required. Job share arrangements may be considered.
What we offer:
- Excellent holiday allowance 27 days annual leave allowance plus additional university closure days (5 days) and bank holidays (8 days) and a highly attractive pension scheme. Annual leave would be pro rata for this post of 15.6 hours. Additional to this in Childcare Services we offer discounted childcare.
- Employee Assistance Programme/Counselling Service- 24/7 support.
- Uniform provide plus the tools you need to do a great job.
- Rolling programmes of essential training provided as well as training to support further development and career progression opportunities.
- Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
- Access to all range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more.
To find out more see our benefits website Successful candidates will be expected to attend induction training courses which will run each month, Monday to Friday on University Park Campus. Further details will be given at interview.
For general queries please contact our Estates Recruitment email at [email protected] Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
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Closing Date: 10 Jul 2026
Category: Internal Only
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Job Description:
About the Role/You
Based at Sutton Bonington Campus and working across all University sites, this role will assist in the maintenance of University Grounds & Gardens, including water features and Sports Grounds.
Main duties will include:
· All aspects of staff supervision including allocating tasks and drawing up work schedules.
· Duties include managing extensive mature borders, amenity and formal planted areas, and supporting the re wilding of designated Campus areas.
· Day-to-day supervision of the use and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, completing associated documentation to ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and University policies.
· Preparation and staffing of projects and events such as Graduation ceremonies, Sporting Tournaments, and Conferences.
· Dealing with out-of-hours emergencies such as storm damage or gritting. .
Qualifications: Candidates should be qualified to NVQ2 or 3 and/or City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Amenity Horticulture Practices or equivalent level qualifications from appropriate professional bodies. Candidates must have extensive experience working in Amenity Horticulture/Grounds maintenance, be able to undertake a wide range of duties, and have supervisory experience gained within a similar role.
Due to the frequency with which the post holder will drive vehicles involved in grounds maintenance operations and transport materials between university sites, candidates must hold a valid driving license.
The post will be offered on a full-time (36.25 hours per week), permanent contract. 36.25 per week to be worked between the hours of 7:30am to 3:30pm mainly Monday to Friday with flexibility to work occasional weekends as required. Job share arrangements may be considered.
What we offer:
- Excellent holiday allowance 27 days annual leave allowance plus additional university closure days (5 days) and bank holidays (8 days) and a highly attractive pension scheme. Annual leave would be pro rata for this post of 15.6 hours. Additional to this in Childcare Services we offer discounted childcare.
- Employee Assistance Programme/Counselling Service- 24/7 support.
- Uniform provide plus the tools you need to do a great job.
- Rolling programmes of essential training provided as well as training to support further development and career progression opportunities.
- Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
- Access to all range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more.
To find out more see our benefits website Successful candidates will be expected to attend induction training courses which will run each month, Monday to Friday on University Park Campus. Further details will be given at interview.
For general queries please contact our Estates Recruitment email at [email protected] Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
#INT
#LI-DNI
Closing Date: 10 Jul 2026
Category: Internal Only
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