Deputy Grounds and Gardens Manager

Royal Russell School; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Croydon, Surrey is seeking an experienced Deputy Grounds and Gardens Manager to oversee the maintenance of their extensive grounds and gardens. This role includes managing sports pitches and formal gardens, ensuring high standards of maintenance. The ideal candidate will be reliable, organized, and motivated, and will deputize for the Grounds Manager when needed. This permanent position offers a salary between £31,872 and £35,400, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and management.
• Strong organizational skills and reliability.
• Ability to work within a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for Grounds Manager when necessary.
• Ensure proper maintenance of gardens and grounds.
• Provide maintenance support for sports pitches and courts.

Job description

Deputy Grounds and Gardens Manager

Location: Croydon, Surrey (Remote)

Salary: £31,872 to £35,400

Contract: Permanent

Employer: Royal Russell School

We are looking for an experienced Deputy Grounds and Gardens Manager to deputise for the Grounds Manager (when necessary) and ensure that a full gardens and grounds maintenance support service is provided to the 110 acre estate at Royal Russell School which includes sports pitches, cricket squares, games playing surfaces, all-weather pitches, and netball courts as well as general grounds, woodlands and formal gardens.

You will be hard working, reliable, organised and motivated.

Hours are 37.5 per week, worked Monday-Friday 7.30 am - 3.30 pm. These times may change during the summer months (by arrangement with line manager).

Salary is £31,872 to £35,400 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications

Applications should be submitted to HR by 09:00 on Thursday, 12th February 2026.

Interviews will be held during w/c 16th February 2026.

If you have not heard from us within 5 working days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.