Head of Grounds & Landscape – Biodiversity & Sustainability

Salford; Salford; Híbrido; GBP 38.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Salford is seeking a proactive Grounds & Landscape Manager to lead the Estates & Facilities Grounds & Landscape team, overseeing the strategic and day-to-day management of the university’s outdoor spaces, sports facilities and public realm.

You will bring significant experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture or landscape management within a large multi-site environment, and you will manage budgets, procurement, health and safety, and drive biodiversity and sustainable

Formación

• Experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture or landscape management in a large multi-site environment.
• Strong leadership and ability to develop operational teams.
• Experience with budget, procurement and contractor management.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Grounds & Landscape team and provide clear direction.
• Plan and oversee year-round grounds maintenance, horticultural and landscaping programmes.
• Manage budgets, procurement, contractors and service contracts.
• Ensure health, safety and compliance across operations.
• Develop biodiversity, green infrastructure and sustainability initiatives.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Budget management

Procurement

Health & safety

Grounds maintenance

Stakeholder management

Educación

Level 3 qualification or equivalent in Horticulture/ Landscape Management/ Arboriculture/ Grounds Maintenance or related discipline

Descripción del empleo

The University of Salford is seeking a proactive Grounds & Landscape Manager to lead the Estates & Facilities Grounds & Landscape team, overseeing the strategic and day-to-day management of the university’s outdoor spaces, sports facilities and public realm.

You will bring significant experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture or landscape management within a large multi-site environment, and you will manage budgets, procurement, health and safety, and drive biodiversity and sustainable