Luxury Estate Groundskeeper - Heritage Grounds & Team Lead

West Sussex.info; Hemington; On-site; Full time

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As part of one of the UK’s most exciting heritage redevelopments, Donington Hall is looking for a Groundskeeper to oversee the external presentation and maintenance of its historic 18th-century, 28-acre parkland estate.

Recently acquired by MotorSport Vision Group (MSV), the Donington Hall Estate is undergoing an ambitious redevelopment into a 49 bedroom luxury boutique hotel and a state-of-the-art Motorhouse, both set to open in early 2027.

To support the estate’s redevelopment timeline, we are seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to take a leading role in maintaining and enhancing the natural beauty and historic character of Donington Hall. This is a unique opportunity to shape the legacy of a Grade II listed property, ensuring its grounds embody the elegance, heritage, and prestige of its past.

Key responsibilities of the Groundskeeper will include:

• Pruning, trimming, cutting and caring for trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds to ensure year-round visual appeal
• Safely operating landscaping plant equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, tractors)
• Ensuring that all outdoor areas are clean, tidy, and visually appealing for visiting guests, this includes picking up litter
• Working sensitively within the historical context of the estate, preserving original features and contributing to the conservation of heritage landscaping
• Designing and implementing seasonal planting schemes in alignment with the estate’s aesthetic
• Working closely with the Hotel General Manager to ensure time sensitive deadlines are met
• Overseeing the current team, working closely together to ensure deadlines are met
• Communicating with external contractors on site

The successful candidate will be / have:

• Proven experience in a groundskeeping, greenkeeping, or general estate maintenance role
• Hands-on experience operating a wide range of groundskeeping machinery and equipment
• Previous work on high-end estates, luxury properties or with HNW clients
• Possession of relevant groundskeeping or horticultural certifications / qualifications
• A genuine pride in delivering immaculate results and maintaining exceptionally high standards
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage time effectively and work independently
• Exceptional attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics
• Experience overseeing a small team, however this is desirable
• A full UK driving licence

This role is ideally suited to someone with previous experience working on a high-end, luxury estate, and who brings a meticulous eye for detail to their work. The position is being offered initially on a zero hours basis, with the view to go permanent particularly as we approach our 2027 launch date.

To begin the application process for the position of Groundskeeper at Donington Hall, please click the ‘Apply here’ button. Please note only applications with both up to date CVs and Covering Letters will be considered.

We reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the application deadline, if we feel a sufficient number of suitable candidates has been met.