Job Description

and Person Specification

Post Title:

Grounds and Estates Manager

Employer:

Saxilby with Ingleby Parish Council

Location:

Mill Lane Workshop, Saxilby, LN1 2HN and across parish sites

Responsible to:

Clerk to the Council (Line Manager)

Contract:

Permanent, subject to a probationary period

Hours:

37 hours per week (occasional evening/weekend working may be required)

Salary:

Expected - NJC Spinal Column Points (SCP) 17-22 (31,000 - 33,500 per annum, full time, 2025/26 rates). Appointment within the scale will be based on skills, qualifications, and experience. Annual increments are awarded in-line with satisfactory performance until the top of the scale is reached.

Job Purpose

To manage, maintain, and enhance the council's open spaces, recreation grounds, play areas, cemetery, and other parish assets to a high standard, ensuring they are safe, attractive, and welcoming for residents and visitors. The grounds and estates manager will lead the day-to-day delivery of grounds maintenance services, supervise staff/contractors, and contribute to longer-term improvement of parish facilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Management and Supervision

Provide day-to-day direction and support for grounds staff. Supervise and monitor the performance and standards of external contractors. Plan and prioritise work schedules to ensure efficient and effective service delivery. Contribute to staff training, induction, and development of safe systems of work.

Grounds Maintenance and Operations

Carry out grounds maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming, strimming, planting, and general upkeep of green spaces. Undertake inspection, cleaning, and minor repairs to play areas, sports pitches, Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA), and open spaces. Maintain parish cemetery and burial areas to a respectful and high standard. Operate and maintain council machinery, tools, and equipment safely. Ensure waste management, recycling, and environmentally sustainable practices are adopted wherever possible.

Health and Safety

Carry out routine site inspections, risk assessments, and method statements to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation. Report hazards, defects, or damage promptly and take remedial action where appropriate. Ensure all activities comply with the Council's Health and Safety policies, including COSHH and PPE requirements.

Community and Council Support

Work with the clerk and staff to deliver projects, events, and parish improvements. Liaise courteously with members of the public and councillors. Attend meetings as required to provide updates or technical advice on grounds matters.

Other Duties

Undertake other reasonable duties required by the council to meet business needs. Support the development and implementation of parish environmental initiatives and biodiversity improvements.

Benefits Summary

As part of your employment, the council offers:

Annual leave:

25 days plus 8 bank holidays (rising with service).

Pension:

Enrolment into the NEST Workplace Pension Scheme.

Training:

Support to gain and maintain relevant qualifications

Work-life balance:

Standard 37 hour usual Mon-Fri working week.

Job security:

Permanent, salaried local government employment.
Interviews are planned to take place week commencing 12 January 2026.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 31,000.00-33,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Experience:

Management: 3 years (preferred) grounds maintenance: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person