Grounds & Landscape Supervisor

Northampton, Northamptonshire
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Grounds & Landscaping Supervisor
Northampton
£33,000 - £35,000
 
About the Role

A premier campus in Northampton is seeking a skilled Grounds & Landscaping Supervisor to maintain and enhance its extensive indoor and outdoor landscaping. This is a hands-on role requiring supervision of both internal grounds staff and an external landscaping contractor. The Supervisor will oversee all landscaping activities, ensuring a high standard of upkeep, safety, and environmental responsibility.
 
Key Responsibilities

Team Management: Oversee and coordinate daily activities of internal and external grounds teams to ensure all landscaping meets quality and schedule standards.
Scheduling & Task Tracking: Organise and update work schedules, track tasks from initiation to completion, and log issues for prompt resolution.
Task Allocation & Prioritisation: Assign tasks to maximise productivity and maintain team performance, offering support as needed.
Project Execution: Identify areas for improvement, lead landscaping upgrade projects, and introduce innovative solutions to enhance campus aesthetics.
Weather Response: Provide out-of-hours support as needed for weather-related duties, including winter gritting and storm damage mitigation, to maintain site safety and continuity.
Environmental Compliance: Support environmental initiatives and ensure all activities comply with campus policies to minimise ecological impact.
Effective Communication: Foster clear and proactive communication at all levels to ensure expectations are exceeded and issues are managed to resolution.
Health & Safety Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations and ensure all relevant records are up to date. Skills & Experience Required

Horticulture Experience: Demonstrable experience in grounds maintenance or horticulture.
Certification: NVQ Level 2-3 in Amenity Horticulture or equivalent (preferred), and PA1 and PA6 spray certifications (required).
IT & Communication Skills: Basic IT proficiency and strong communication skills to lead and liaise with diverse teams.
Problem Solving & Initiative: Motivated, solutions-oriented, and able to take initiative in managing responsibilities.
Health & Safety Knowledge: IOSH Managing Safely certification preferred, or willingness to obtain. Key Attributes

The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with a passion for landscaping and horticulture. They should demonstrate leadership capabilities, effective communication, and a commitment to delivering high standards in a dynamic environment. A proactive approach to environmental responsibility and safety is essential

Job Info
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Job Title:
Grounds & Landscape Supervisor
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Salary:
£33000 - £35000 Per annum £33000 - £35000
Posted:
Nov 11th 2024
Closes:
Dec 12th 2024
Sector:
Engineering
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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