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Glendale Grounds Management

Location:
United Kingdom, Kingston upon Thames

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

37500.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

The role of a manager can never be defined fully, but in all matters, they must demonstrate leadership and command respect within the business. All decisions must be communicated clearly, both to those responsible to the post holder and to those persons to whom the post holder reports. The CDM should be prepared to take the initiative and continually improve operational activity and performance. Candidates require ambition and commitment. This role is critical to the success of the contract and therefore the successful candidate must gain the trust and loyalty of all the stakeholders in the contract.

Job Responsibility:

Community Engagement: Engage with groups and individuals to identify and develop volunteering opportunities. Support new groups with organisational development
Project Management: Develop and implement/oversee small-medium scale projects, including maintenance and management plans
QHSE: Ensure that the Play & Infrastructure & Project Management Service is delivered in line with Glendale’s Health & Safety procedures, and that all necessary risk assessments and method statements are reviewed regularly
Volunteer Management: Manage volunteer programmes, ensuring safety and providing training. This includes corporate volunteering and community initiatives (e.g., gardening, conservation)
Partnership Building: Build relationships with internal departments, client teams, and external organisations (e.g., charities, community groups, police) to facilitate community work
Financial Management: Contribute to budget management, identify income-generating activities, and support grant applications
Stakeholder Management: Act as a key contact for Friends' Groups and other stakeholders. Attend meetings and represent the organisation
Reporting and Monitoring: Produce regular reports on community activities, track key performance indicators, and contribute to performance management
Sustainability: Promote sustainable practices in parks and contribute to environmental initiatives (e.g., Green Flag, biodiversity)
Communications and Marketing: Develop and implement marketing initiatives, including social media updates and website content
Playground and Infrastructure Management: Lead the day-to-day operations of the Play & Infrastructure team (two direct reports). Ensure the team consistently meets contractual obligations for inspection regimes and drives ongoing maintenance and development of playground and infrastructure assets

Requirements:

A nationally recognised academic qualification to at least NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (e.g., National Certificate, Advanced National Certificate, National Diploma)
RPII Operational Training Course
Or equivalent experience in the parks management/grounds maintenance sector
A full, clean driving license is an essential requirement
Experience or the willingness to learn how to tow trailers would be advantageous
Track record in the supervision of community, environmental, or public-facing projects in a small/medium-sized enterprise, preferably in the land-management sector
Background or experience that shows evidence of the successful creation of strong customer care and planning service delivery through teams, co-operation and innovation
Good organisational and planning skills
Good IT (Google Workspace) and written skills and the ability to produce professional reports and documents
A track record in successfully mentoring and supporting community groups
A track record in interfacing and influencing with articulate, professional residents, senior Council officers and Elected Members
Evidence of successfully achieving community-focused objectives and KPIs
An excellent understanding of health and safety management in relation to volunteer management
Experience of negotiation and dispute resolution
A completer/finisher with excellent attention to detail
The credibility derived from a professional attitude, work ethic and commitment
A person with flexibility in style and thinking with an open, approachable personality
Strong relationship-building skills coupled with excellent communication skills to deal sympathetically and with empathy in all public interface situations
An enthusiastic and motivated approach
Good presentation skills
Currently, or committed to, living within 45 minutes of Kingston on employment

Nice to have:

Experience or the willingness to learn how to tow trailers would be advantageous
Preferably in the land-management sector

What we offer:

Employee discount portal - discounts on travel booking, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending
Company sick pay
Career progression
Training and development
Pension: Nest auto-enrolment after 3 months
Holidays: 22 days, 24 days after 5 years service, 25 days after 10 years service

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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