Grounds Services Assistant Manager

Imagine stepping away from the desk and having 400 acres of beautiful forest as your office? The Grounds Services team is responsible for managing and maintaining the forest landscape at each of our villages, including wildlife and biodiversity surveys. Our expert teams are extremely passionate about the natural environment at Center Parcs, which our guests love to see.

GROUNDS SERVICES ASSISTANT MANAGER | Circa £32,800 per annum

This is a varied and interesting position, perfect for someone with similar previous experience looking to further their career in Grounds maintenance.

In this role you will support the Ground Services Manager in ensuring the smooth running and control of the Ground Services department, with direct reference to operating standards, Company Landscape Strategy, Forest Management plans and the department Planned Maintenance Programme.

You will be responsible for supporting with the day to day running of the Grounds Department, managing and organising the team resources to implement and deliver all areas of the departmental responsibilities to the required standards, and adhering to Company, Legal and Health & Safety Regulations.

You will deputise for the Ground Services Manager during absence, including responsibility for meeting attendance, briefings, budget management and day to day running of the Grounds team. You will support with facilitating and developing a culture that promotes and encourages the general wellbeing, motivation, and morale of your team, whilst ensuring effective performance management strategies are in place and your team are actively contributing towards this.

Other areas of responsibility will include supporting with planning and implementing the external and internal landscape management plan, this includes the following: Biodiversity & Ecology, Forest Management, Grass & Scrub Management, Lakes & Waterways Management, Roads & Footpaths, Internal Landscaping, Fencing & Timber Structures, Play Areas, Waste Management, Pest Control, Planon & Reactive Works and General Landscaping.

HOURS OF WORK

You will be contracted to work 160 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period.

As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.

ABOUT YOU

Essential requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Horticulture / Estate Management / Conservation or a qualification specific to a landscape discipline e.g. Forest Management and / or Countryside Management or equivalent experience / prepared to undertake training
• Ability to support and develop a team
• Organisational and planning skills
• Computer literacy
• Supervisory experience
• A motivational approach towards colleagues and work
• Full driving licence, held for a minimum of 6 months

Desirable requirements:

• Responsibility in a grounds / landscape role
• IOSH – Managing Safely
• Previous experience of managing budgets / financial awareness

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

• Colleague Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• Free use of our leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.

Closing date: 22nd October 2024 at 12 Noon

Interviews to be held: 23rd October 2024

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

Follow us - Facebook | X (Twitter) | LinkedIn

At Center Parcs, everyone’s welcome. 

We recognise that we’re all at our best when we’re being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.