INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY Supervisor (Grounds South & West)

Job Type: Secondment for 3 months

Workspace: On Site

About the role

We have an exciting internal secondment opportunity for a Supervisor to join the Grounds (South and West) team at our Eaton Park depot. If you are an excellent communicator and leader, highly organised, detail oriented and thrive in a fast paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

About the role: The job leads the day to day delivery of grounds maintenance services, overseeing operatives, planning labour and materials, and ensuring all work meets contractual standards and seasonal KPIs. Responsibilities include grass, shrub, hedge and play area inspection targets, compliance with pesticide legislation, and adherence to environmental and wildlife regulations.

The role maintains strong communication with Norwich City Council and other customers, supports joint working across teams, and identifies new business opportunities. It manages recruitment, training, performance, absence, and disciplinary processes, while driving a safety first culture through inspections, investigations, and corrective actions. The position also contributes to budgeting, cost control, fleet coordination, GDPR compliance, and continuous improvement across operations.

An ideal candidate combines proven experience in grounds maintenance with confident, effective supervision of teams and day to day operations. They hold a relevant horticulture certification, such as City & Guilds, or bring equivalent experience. Organisational skills enable them to plan, prioritise and allocate resources effectively, while strong decision making and problem solving abilities support smooth daily operations.

This role is for 37 hours per week and offered as a 3 month secondment.

Closing Date: Tuesday 7th April at 12pm - please note this vacancy may close earlier if a high number of applications have been received.

Please note if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, your application has been unsuccessful.

Requirements

Driving Licence

Experience in grounds maintenance

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritise and allocate resources effectively.

About the Company

Responsible for key operational delivery and maintenance of Norwich city's streets, parks and properties by utilising all of the services that our environmental and building repairs teams have to offer.

We locally employ over 300 people with plans of continuous growth, aligned with high aspirations of excellent service delivery. Additionally, we also cater for various private businesses and residents across the city.

NCSL's mission is to deliver efficient and effective environmental and building maintenance services, always putting the customer first, protecting the quality of the environment while embracing our company values and behaviours to enhance the lives of the Norwich community.

Our aim is to create a more inclusive environment that truly balances purpose and culture; one that considers the impact of their decisions on the community and employees. We are passionate about the services we deliver and strive to have a work setting where our company values of accountability, respect and equality are at our core.

Our industry has traditionally attracted more men - and we're changing that!

We actively encourage applications from women.