Garden Team Leader

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Garden Team Leader to lead a skilled team in maintaining high-quality outdoor spaces across the University. This is a hands‑on supervisory role where you’ll combine practical horticultural expertise with team leadership—helping create safe, attractive and inspiring environments that support teaching, learning and research. As Garden Team Leader, You Will Lead, organise and motivate a team to deliver high‑quality seasonal grounds maintenance Plan and prioritise workloads to ensure work is completed safely and on time Carry out and oversee horticultural tasks including planting, pruning, weeding and landscaping Maintain gardens, hard surfaces and open spaces to professional standards Deliver team briefings and support staff development, training and performance management Take responsibility for health & safety compliance, including COSHH and risk assessments Operate and oversee the safe use of machinery, tools and vehicles Respond to changing conditions (e.g. weather or operational priorities) Liaise with colleagues across the University to maintain high service standards Deputise for the Grounds Coordinator when required Key Qualifications Strong experience in horticulture, gardens or grounds maintenance Proven experience supervising or leading a team Relevant operational qualifications (e.g. NPTC, LANTRA) Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills Good understanding of health and safety practices Effective communication and collaborative working Full UK driving licence Desirable Supervisory or leadership qualification IOSH or similar health & safety certification Experience working within a large or complex organisation Familiarity with Microsoft applications and smartphone use Contract Information Contract type: Open ended Work pattern: Full time (35 hours) Grade: E Salary: £26,093 - £28,778 per annum School/Unit: Campus Division - External Estates #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Bristol - School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience