Grounds & Gardens Manager
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Job Location:
Teddington - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About us
Part of Iconic Hotels and Resorts The Lensbury is located on the Banks of the River Thames at Teddington and is home to an exclusive leisure club a 155 bedroom hotel meeting and events space restaurant and bar Spa and 25 acres of gardens and grounds.
The Role
As Grounds & Gardens Manager you will ensure our grounds are presented to the highest standard all year round while delivering a safe sustainable and inspiring environment for members hotel guests elite sports teams and event visitors.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead motivate and develop a grounds and gardens team ensuring high standards of presentation and safety.
- Plan and manage work schedules to meet seasonal operational and event-driven requirements.
- Deliver top-class turf quality suitable for elite sport and high-performance training
- Oversee preparation for sporting sessions including line marking surface conditioning and safety checks.
- Manage mowing scarifying aeration irrigation nutrition drainage and renovation programmes.
- Monitor turf health using modern techniques (soil testing moisture levels performance benchmarks).
- Manage the maintenance and performance of elite sports turf including pitches and training surfaces
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation including health & safety machinery operation and chemical use.
- Manage grounds budgets procurement contractor relationships and asset inventories.
- Work collaboratively with hotel operations teams to ensure grounds align with brand and guest expectations.
- Promote sustainable grounds practices including responsible water use waste reduction and eco-friendly planting.
- Champion biodiversity initiatives wildlife habitats and nature-positive enhancements.
Benefits
- Free meal every shift including unlimited hot and cold drinks in the on-site canteen
- Discounts at The Lensbury and across some LR hotels worldwide
- Use of some leisure facilities including gym & swimming pool (after successful 30 day review)
- EAP for you and your family including 24/7 helpline
- Online benefits portal offering lots of discounts across some major brands
- Fully funded Apprenticeship opportunities
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Staff Awards and Social events throughout the year
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Refer a Friend programme
- Paid annual leave of 28 days including public holidays
- Extensive experience in grounds estate or horticultural management.
- Strong knowledge of turf maintenance sports pitch preparation and grounds machinery.
- Experience managing a team and overseeing contractors.
- Practical horticultural skills including planting pruningand soft landscaping.
- Good understanding of health & safety environmental compliance and grounds maintenance standards.
- Organised proactive and able to plan workload effectively.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. Level 3/4 in Horticulture Sports Turf or similar)
- PA1/PA2/PA6 spraying certifications
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
About Company
The Lensbury Club – London’s Riverside Resort The Lensbury’s exclusive leisure club, hotel and conference centre sits in extensive grounds on the banks of the Thames in Teddington, south west London. Our members can take care of their wellness by working out in the Lockside gym and st ... View more
