Grounds & Landscape Manager - Green Campus Leadership

University of Salford; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Salford invites applications for a Grounds & Landscape Manager within Estates & Facilities. You will lead the Grounds & Landscape team, plan year-round maintenance, and oversee green spaces, biodiversity, and sustainability across campuses.

The role emphasizes leadership, budgets, procurement, health and safety, and collaboration with stakeholders to deliver high-quality external environments for students, staff, visitors and the wider community.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Horticulture, Landscape Management or related discipline; NEBOSH/IOSH safety qualification preferred; PA1 and PA6 pesticide certificates or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape enhancement, biodiversity, green infrastructure and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage budgets, procurement activities, contractors, suppliers and service contracts.
• Support planning, design and delivery of new-build and refurbishment projects through relevant RIBA stages.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety and operational compliance.
• Oversee safe operation of grounds machinery, vehicles, tools and equipment.
• Monitor standards through inspections, audits and performance management.
• Develop the skills and capability of the Grounds & Landscape team.
• Collaborate with Sustainability, Building Managers, Security and academic colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Health and safety

Biodiversity and sustainability

Education

Level 3 qualification in Horticulture or Landscape Management

Job description

University of Salford invites applications for a Grounds & Landscape Manager within Estates & Facilities. You will lead the Grounds & Landscape team, plan year-round maintenance, and oversee green spaces, biodiversity, and sustainability across campuses.

The role emphasizes leadership, budgets, procurement, health and safety, and collaboration with stakeholders to deliver high-quality external environments for students, staff, visitors and the wider community.