The Role
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Operations, the Head of Grounds, will be responsible for proactively managing and maintaining the ground’s, playing surfaces and surrounding areas.
The Head of Grounds will, along with their team, proactively manage and maintain the highest standards of natural and artificial playing surfaces and surrounding areas, and will oversee the long-term planning of grounds’ maintenance, upkeep and renovation in line with time, financial and user requirements. This is an exciting full-time role, working on average 40 hours/week all year round. Generally, the responsibilities can be carried out between 7am and 4pm, Monday to Friday, however evening and weekend work will be required particularly during the cricket and summer season, and when the weather impacts on the activities of the school, as such flexibility in working is required and expected. Our attractive grounds extend to 100 acres of which 20 acres are playing surfaces. These allow for a full range of sports to be played with cricket as the principal sports at the Boys’ School and lacrosse at the Girls’ School. Garden areas, woodland areas and staff gardens are extensive and managed by an external gardening contractor. The successful candidate is accountable to the Deputy Director of Operations for the quality, success and development of the grounds and, as such, will have a genuine enthusiasm for their profession. The Head of Grounds will be expected to build and foster relationships with stakeholders, particularly the sports departments at both schools. External Relationships: Will include relevant suppliers and contractors for resources and other equipment, Grounds Management Association and other industry associations, other schools’ grounds personnel. Of major importance is the fostering of a good relationship with the current long term gardening contractor. Internal Relationships: Head, Senior Deputy Head, Chief Operating Officer, Deputy Director of Operations, Director of Sport, Head of Estates, Lettings Manager, Health & Safety Manager, Teachers in Charge of sporting activities.
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