Grounds Manager

Location: Whittle-Le-Woods

Grounds Manager Chippenham £32,414 per year We are seeking an inspiring and proactive Grounds Manager to lead the maintenance and development of our exceptional outdoor spaces, ensuring our campuses remain safe, attractive and welcoming environments for students, staff and visitors. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced grounds professional to take on a varied leadership role, managing and enhancing one of the most diverse educational estates in the region.

You'll work across our four distinctive campuses based at the stunning 500-acre rural estate at Lackham, with its farmland, gardens and extensive green spaces, and also covering our thriving town and city centre campuses in Chippenham, Salisbury and Trowbridge. As Grounds Manager, you'll have the opportunity to lead and develop teams of grounds staff, helping to shape environments that support both education and community engagement while leaving a lasting legacy across our college estate.

What We Offer Salary: £32,414 per year Contract Type:
Permanent, Full-Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Opportunity to rent residential property at Lackham campus Year-Round Employment:
No unpaid breaks between contracts Outstanding Benefits Local Government Pension Scheme a strong, secure foundation for your future Generous Holiday Entitlement 30 days paid annual leave plus 8 days paid bank holidays College closure and wellbeing days including a 2-week paid Christmas closure Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 confidential wellbeing, legal, and financial support Free On-Site Gyms available across multiple campuses Lifestyle Discounts savings on retail, technology, travel, and leisure Cycle-to-Work Scheme save money while staying active Professional Development ongoing training and career progression opportunities Additional Perks discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and reduced attraction entry A rewarding leadership role with excellent benefits and the opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact across our unique College estate.

What You'll Do Lead and coordinate grounds maintenance operations across all Wiltshire College & University Centre campuses Ensure all outdoor spaces are safe, attractive and maintained to exceptionally high standards throughout the year Develop and implement grounds maintenance plans, enhancement projects and environmental initiatives Lead, support and provide day-to-day direction to grounds staff, trainees, apprentices, learners, students and casual or volunteer workers assigned to the service Oversee grounds machinery, equipment and resources, ensuring safe and effective operation Promote sustainability and biodiversity initiatives across the College estate Carry out inspections and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and development Work closely with campus teams and curriculum colleagues to support practical learning opportunities and deliver consistently high standards across the College Travel regularly between campuses to provide operational support and leadership across our diverse estate What You'll Bring Experience in a grounds maintenance, horticultural, estates or land-based management role Strong knowledge of grounds maintenance practices, environmental management and health and safety requirements Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills

Experience of supervising and developing staff and supporting apprentices or learners The ability to prioritise workloads, manage resources effectively and deliver high standards across varied environments A flexible approach and willingness to work across all College campuses A full UK driving licence NVQ Level 3 Qualification or above in Horticulture, Grounds Management or related subject Relevant horticultural, land-based or facilities management qualifications and experience within an educational or public sector environment would be an advantage.

Why Choose This Opportunity? Take the next step in your career while enjoying: A varied leadership role where no two days are the same The opportunity to work across one of the region's most diverse educational estates, from the beautiful countryside setting of…