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At Waverley Borough Council were proud of our commitment to delivering high-quality services to our communities. Were seeking a skilled Administrator to join our Grounds Maintenance Service and help us shape a better borough.

About the Role

We are looking for a Grounds Service Administrator to join our Grounds Maintenance Services team within Environmental Services. This is a vital role supporting the delivery of safe high-quality and accessible parks open spaces and sports facilities across the borough.

Working closely with supervisors managers operatives and external partners you will provide efficient and accurate administrative support ensuring services operate smoothly and meet performance safety and customer service standards.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Grounds Maintenance Services team

* Maintain accurate operational staff health and safety and performance records

* Process orders invoices and monitor expenditure and stock levels

* Administer sports bookings customer enquiries and associated invoicing

* Maintain holiday sickness and absence records and support KPI reporting

* Log and track work complaints and customer requests using Confirm or similar systems

* Maintain health and safety documentation and compliance records

* Produce regular reports KPI data and activity updates for management

About You

* We are looking for someone who is organised proactive and customer-focused with:

* Proven administrative experience ideally within a local authority or operational service environment

* Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel Word and finance or booking systems

* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

* Ability to manage workloads independently while supporting a wider team

* A flexible can-do approach and commitment to excellent customer service

What We Offer

In return for your valued contribution we offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

* Hybrid and agile working policies

* Training and development opportunities including apprenticeships

* Generous annual leave and flexi time

* An employee assistance programme

* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting: Jobs Waverley Borough Council

Ready to join us

Apply now and help shape the future of Waverley. For an informal conversation please contact Andy Smith or email

The closing date for application is 9am on the 23/10/26 and we anticipate interviews being held on 04/11/26.

Equality and Inclusion Statement

The district is home to many different people and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here - Working at Waverley Borough Council Waverley Borough Council

We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here - Working at Waverley Borough Council Waverley Borough Council

Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time.

Right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.

Information -

We understand that some applicants may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with preparing their applications.

All submitted information whether supported by AI or not must accurately reflect the applicants own skills experience and qualifications.

Recruitment decisions will be based on how well applicants demonstrate these attributes during the interview and selection process.

From April 2027 Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council will become part of the new West Surrey unitary council following the governments confirmed plans for local government reorganisation across Surrey. This change will see the current twelve councils replaced by two new authorities East Surrey and West Surrey with West Surrey taking responsibility for the areas currently served by Guildford Waverley Runnymede Spelthorne Surrey Heath and Woking.

As we move towards this transition our focus remains firmly on delivering highquality valueformoneyservices and staying true to our shared organisational values of Collaboration Wellbeing Trusted Value for Money and Professionalism.

We recognise that any period of organisational change can bring questions particularly regarding future structures and working arrangements. Throughout this process we are committed to supporting our colleagues with transparency and care prioritising wellbeing maintaining a trustedand open dialogue and ensuring continued access to learning and professional development opportunities.

While the exact shape of the new West Surrey Council beyond 2027 is still being developed joining us now means becoming part of an organisation where collaborationthrives and where your contribution will directly influence one of the most significant local government transformations in decades. Youll gain valuable experience play an active role in shaping the future of public services across West Surrey and work within a team committed to professionalismand delivering outstanding outcomes for our communities.

Together we will ensure a smooth transition and continue to deliver exceptional services for residents both now and into the future