Lead Grounds & Wetlands Steward

Wildfowl & Wetland Trust

Gloucester

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 41,000

Full time

42 hours ago
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Job summary

Wildfowl & Wetland Trust in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, South West, UK, is seeking a Grounds Manager to lead our grounds team at Slimbridge. This full-time permanent role offers a salary of £35,437 per annum and requires management of estate grounds to support our wetlands restoration mission.

The post is based at Slimbridge with a focus on maintaining outdoor spaces to the highest standards and ensuring safe, effective operations. Closing date: 01/10/2026.

Qualifications

  • Experience leading a grounds/estate maintenance team.
  • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.

Skills

Grounds maintenance
Team leadership

Job description

Wildfowl & Wetland Trust in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, South West, UK, is seeking a Grounds Manager to lead our grounds team at Slimbridge. This full-time permanent role offers a salary of £35,437 per annum and requires management of estate grounds to support our wetlands restoration mission.

The post is based at Slimbridge with a focus on maintaining outdoor spaces to the highest standards and ensuring safe, effective operations. Closing date: 01/10/2026.

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