Ground Maintenance Manager

Title: Ground Maintenance ManagerLocation: Gilwell Park, Chingford, E4 7QWContract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: 35 hours per week (including evenings and weekends)Salary: £30,888 per annum - Band D, Level 3 (Inclusive of Outer London Weighting) About the Role We''re looking for a Ground Maintenance Manager lead the practical care, maintenance and improvement of the estate''s formal grounds, woodland, grassland and natural spaces. The role is central to keeping the park safe, accessible and welcoming, while delivering hands-on work that restores habitats, improves biodiversity and supports the long-term stewardship of this historic site. Guided by our new 10-year woodland management plan and best-practice conservation methods, you''ll take a hands-on approach to estate maintenance and habitat improvement across the site. Working both independently and alongside staff teams, volunteers, corporate supporters and young people, you''ll help create meaningful change for nature and for visitors. From practical conservation tasks to wider estate projects, you''ll play a key role in shaping and protecting the natural environment at Gilwell Park. Key Responsibilities as our Ground Maintenance Manager Lead practical grounds and woodland work at Gilwell Park, supporting habitat improvements and estate maintenance. Use and maintain machinery and tools safely, carrying out inspections, repairs and general site upkeep. Lead and support volunteers, corporate groups and young people in ..... full job details .....