Head of Grounds and Landscape Services
University of York - Computer Science · Not specified · onsite · Posted 65d ago
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About this role
Department
Campus and Commercial Services
Salary
£46,049 - £56,535 per year
Grade
Grade 7
Contract status
Open
Hours of work
Full-time
Based at
University of York campus
Posted Date
17/08/2026
Apply by
31/08/2026
Job Reference
15217
Documents
The Directorate of Facilities Management & Commercial Services is dedicated to creating a vibrant, safe and inspiring University from the spaces used for study, to where our students live, eat and connect.
The wide-ranging Facilities section within the directorate provides an array of services to students and staff, including campus safety, cleaning, sustainable transport, space management, reception and accommodation services to name a few.
The Head of Grounds and Landscape Services will lead the team who are responsible for the continuous maintenance, improvement and development of our beautiful 500-acre parkland campus, which recently achieved its ongoing Green Flag Award for its internationally recognised accessible parks and green spaces.
The postholder and their team will drive improvements across both campuses and our sports fields, setting out inclusive, sustainable and practical actions to create an outstanding student, staff and visitor experience, whilst also enhancing biodiversity, sustainability and wellbeing across campus.
About The Role
The Head of Grounds and Landscape Services plays a critical role in the strategic development, improvement and ongoing maintenance of the University grounds, gardens, woodlands, amenity landscape, public realm and sports fields.
This role provides strategic and operational leadership of the team towards the University's landscape activities and initiatives, contributing and collaborating towards the integration of the landscape and grounds with development of the University estate and the Ecological Management Plan.
Utilising their diverse range of technical knowledge, the postholder will lead a skilled and dedicated team in the safe execution of their duties, whilst also displaying strong stakeholder engagement across the University and with external partners.
Skills, Experience & Qualification Needed
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact: Kris Fieldhouse - Assistant Director Campus Services on [HIDDEN TEXT].
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York's commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.
Campus and Commercial Services
Salary
£46,049 - £56,535 per year
Grade
Grade 7
Contract status
Open
Hours of work
Full-time
Based at
University of York campus
Posted Date
17/08/2026
Apply by
31/08/2026
Job Reference
15217
Documents
- Head of Grounds & Landscape Services JD - July 2026 (1).pdf (PDF, 221.46kb)
The Directorate of Facilities Management & Commercial Services is dedicated to creating a vibrant, safe and inspiring University from the spaces used for study, to where our students live, eat and connect.
The wide-ranging Facilities section within the directorate provides an array of services to students and staff, including campus safety, cleaning, sustainable transport, space management, reception and accommodation services to name a few.
The Head of Grounds and Landscape Services will lead the team who are responsible for the continuous maintenance, improvement and development of our beautiful 500-acre parkland campus, which recently achieved its ongoing Green Flag Award for its internationally recognised accessible parks and green spaces.
The postholder and their team will drive improvements across both campuses and our sports fields, setting out inclusive, sustainable and practical actions to create an outstanding student, staff and visitor experience, whilst also enhancing biodiversity, sustainability and wellbeing across campus.
About The Role
The Head of Grounds and Landscape Services plays a critical role in the strategic development, improvement and ongoing maintenance of the University grounds, gardens, woodlands, amenity landscape, public realm and sports fields.
This role provides strategic and operational leadership of the team towards the University's landscape activities and initiatives, contributing and collaborating towards the integration of the landscape and grounds with development of the University estate and the Ecological Management Plan.
Utilising their diverse range of technical knowledge, the postholder will lead a skilled and dedicated team in the safe execution of their duties, whilst also displaying strong stakeholder engagement across the University and with external partners.
Skills, Experience & Qualification Needed
- Details of the main qualifications, knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications essential to the post (as stated in the person specification in the job template)
- Experience of working at a managerial/expert level, including managing a team/number of teams or a significant project/number of projects
- Degree in Landscape Management or significant equivalent experience
- NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- Significant experience of managing health & safety, including developing policies, procedures and risk assessments for a diverse, technical service
- Experience of developing a strategic vision and portfolio of works across a varied and diverse site, including the design, management and implementation of landscape schemes
- Level 6 qualification. (Qualifications at this level include an undergraduate degree. Please view the full list.) We also welcome applicants with equivalent non-UK qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
- Lead initiatives/ projects
- Gather, analyse, interpret and report complex data/information
- Use digital technologies including Google applications and/or Microsoft Office
- Communicate to engage and influence others
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact: Kris Fieldhouse - Assistant Director Campus Services on [HIDDEN TEXT].
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York's commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.
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Implementation of landscape schemesNEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safetymicrosoft officedesign managementdigital technologiesApplicationslandscape management