Head of Grounds

ISC group; Washington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

ISC group is seeking a dedicated Grounds and Estate Manager for a school. You will lead the grounds team, oversee sports pitches and playing surfaces, and manage woodland and environmental areas while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role covers budgeting, contractor liaison, machinery/workshop management, and support for school events. Hours are Monday to Friday 08:30–17:00, with a competitive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and management
• Sports pitches and playing surfaces
• General grounds and estate maintenance
• Golf course maintenance
• Woodland, trees ad environmental management
• Machinery, equipment and workshop management
• Health and safety compliance
• Planning, budgets and contractors
• School events and operational support

Job description

Key responsibilities

1. Leadership and management
2. Sports pitches and playing surfaces
3. General grounds and estate maintenance
4. Golf course maintenance
5. Woodland, trees ad environmental management
6. Machinery, equipment and workshop management
7. Health and safety compliance
8. Planning, budgets and contractors
9. School events and operational support

Salary: competitive plus benefits

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:00

The closing date for applications is noon on Wednesday 25 November

Interviews will take place week commencing 30 November. Early application is advised as the school reserves the right to interview in advance of the closing date

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnerships, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation and select the best person for each job based on relevant skills and experience.