Assistant Manager (Grounds & Gardens)

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Updated: about 10 hours ago
Location: City of Leicester, ENGLAND

About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Manager to join our Grounds and Gardens team. Reporting directly to the Campus Facilities Manager Grounds and Gardens Manager, the Assistant Manager will be instrumental in maintaining and enhancing our outdoor spaces, including gardens, landscapes, and grounds. This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about horticulture and committed to creating beautiful and sustainable outdoor environments.
About you
You will have experience of leading and motivating a team to achieve a set of common goals and deliver a high standard of service. You will have good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with students, staff of all levels and visitors. 
 
You will be highly organised and have previous experience of planning resources to meet competing demands. You will have a good working knowledge of IT equipment including smartphones and tablets. You will also have a basic understanding of Microsoft Office products and be able to use a search engine to seek information from the internet. 
 
You should have an understanding of Health and Safety issues, including COSHH and Risk Assessments.
Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Pete Hickling, Head of Campus Facilities, [email protected]
Applications for job share will be considered.
We anticipate that interviews will take place early May 2024.
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change , which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.
We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.


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