Grounds Supervisor

1 month ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Northumbria University Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Grounds Supervisor to join our team at Northumbria University. As a key member of our Campus Services team, you will be responsible for delivering a customer-focused, efficient service in maintaining and landscaping outdoor areas across our university campuses.

Key Responsibilities
  • Direct a team of Grounds staff to deliver an efficient, effective, and proactive service across the university.
  • Provide management, support, and development of all staff within the team.
  • Ensure adherence to high standards and professional behavior.
  • Responsible for the maintenance and landscaping of outdoor areas and facilities at both City and Coach Lane campuses.
  • Support the University biodiversity action plan and net gain requirements as set by the planning authority.
  • Foster a strong sense of customer service, both internal and external, across the team.
  • Ensure all tasks are performed in line with health and safety requirements.
About the Team

The role will be primarily based at the City campus but will also cover Coach Lane. For further information about Campus Services, please visit our webpage.

About You
  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience of the delivery of grounds and horticultural services.
  • Exceptional customer service skills, able to deal with customers courteously and efficiently, whilst managing expectations.
  • Good understanding of the needs of a variety of plants including trees, shrubs, and flowers.
  • Knowledge of soil types and soil management strategies.
  • Act professionally and respect colleagues and partners at all times.
  • Able to provide and supervise an efficient and effective grounds and horticultural service.
  • Able to use grounds equipment and vehicles, follow risk assessments and method statements.
  • Able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including occasional dusty, dirty environments.
  • Able to occasionally lift/carry heavy loads.
  • Competent in using computer systems such as Excel, Word, and emails.

For further information, please see the person specification.

We are an on-campus organisation where colleagues work regular patterns of hours and on campus, with some flexibility on the timing of their hours and the location of their work in discussion with their manager.

Northumbria University is committed to creating an inclusive culture where we take pride in, and value, the diversity of our staff. We encourage and welcome applications from all members of the community.


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