Senior Grounds Supervisor

Location: Cambridge
Department: Estates Division - Workplace Services
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (36.5 hours per week)

• Salary: £31,236 - £35,608 per annum
• Pay Supplement: Additional 2.5% on base salary
• Annual Leave: 36 days including public holidays (increasing with service)
• Pension: Contributory Pension Scheme (defined benefit & contribution)
• Flexible Working: Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) - approx. 3 extra days per year
• Employee Benefits: Access to discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and interest-free travel loans
• Family Support: Generous maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks' full pay)
• Wellbeing & Development: Staff counselling, sports centre access, and unlimited online learning

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Grounds Supervisor to support the Grounds Maintenance Manager in overseeing operations across a diverse and prestigious estate.

This is a hands on leadership role, combining team supervision with practical grounds maintenance duties. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards, ensuring safety, and contributing to environmental sustainability initiatives.

• Supervising and supporting a team of Grounds Supervisors, Operatives, and temporary staff
• Carrying out hands on grounds maintenance (grass cutting, hedge trimming, planting, spraying, and weeding)
• Ensuring all sites are maintained to a high standard, creating safe and well presented environments
• Supporting environmental, biodiversity, and sustainability initiatives
• Conducting risk assessments and ensuring full compliance with health & safety procedures
• Managing seasonal duties, including leaf clearance and winter gritting

• Horticultural qualification (HNC level or equivalent)
• PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates
• Full clean UK driving licence (including towing capability)
• Proven experience supervising teams within grounds maintenance
• Strong plant knowledge and horticultural expertise
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Office, databases, CAFM systems)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• IOSH Health & Safety qualification
• Basic tree inspection certification
• Forklift licence