Grounds Manager

WWT Slimbridge is a world-renowned wetland centre where wildlife and people connect.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Grounds Manager to lead our grounds team and help deliver our mission to restore wetlands, help wildlife thrive and inspire people.

This is a key leadership role where you'll combine practical expertise, strategic thinking and strong people management to ensure WWT Slimbridge grounds are maintained and developed to the highest standards, supporting both exceptional visitor experiences and thriving habitats.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a skilled grounds team, including staff, volunteers and contractors
• Plan and deliver annual grounds maintenance programmes and improvement projects
• Enhance landscapes and habitats in line with conservation and visitor experience goals
• Ensure outstanding standards across all grounds, infrastructure and visitor areas
• Manage budgets, resources and contractors effectively and sustainably
• Play a key role in the Centre Management Team, including Duty Manager responsibilities

Requirements:

• A qualification in horticulture or landscaping
• Practical experience at management level
• Experience in the use of plant and machinery
• Strong experience in grounds or estate management, ideally within a visitor-focused site
• A proactive, solutions-focused and resourceful approach
• A passion for landscapes, nature and creating environments people love to visit
• Full current driving licence

This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours, 5 days in 7 including weekends and bank holidays.

The salary for this role is £35,437 per annum.