Head of Grounds Maintenance
Posted on May 20, 2026 by CV-Library
Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Sales
Immediate Start
£70k - £90k Annual
Full-Time
The Role:
Head of Grounds Maintenance
Location:
West Midlands
Salary:
£70k-£90k DOE
Senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Grounds Maintenance professional looking to drive operational excellence, sustainability and strategic growth across a large-scale public environment.
Our client is seeking a commercially aware and operationally strong Head of Grounds Maintenance to lead the delivery and long-term strategy of parks, green spaces, sports pitches, cemeteries and wider public realm services. This is a high-profile leadership role requiring strong people management, commercial awareness and a passion for delivering safe, attractive and environmentally sustainable outdoor spaces for local communities.
The Role:
Lead the strategic and operational management of grounds maintenance and public realm services across a large regional portfolio
Manage frontline operational teams ensuring high standards across grass cutting, arboriculture, horticulture and sports pitch maintenance
Oversee departmental budgets, forecasting and contractor management to ensure operational and financial efficiency
Drive compliance across health & safety, environmental regulations and operational risk management
Support sustainability initiatives, biodiversity programmes and community-focused environmental improvements
Key Duties:
Provide strategic advice to senior leadership teams and stakeholders
Lead and develop operational teams across multiple service areas
Manage external contractors and service delivery performance
Prepare tenders, quotations and commercial reports
Ensure all maintenance operations meet quality, safety and environmental standards
The Ideal Candidate:
Extensive leadership experience within Grounds Maintenance, Landscaping, Environmental Services or Public Realm operations
Strong operational and commercial management background with experience leading large teams
Relevant qualification in Horticulture, Arboriculture, Turf Management, Facilities Management or related discipline
Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and environmental compliance
Strong communication, budgeting and stakeholder management skills
For more information and consideration please apply with CV.
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DMA recruit and source candidates into Service Led Organisations across the Industrial and Commercial space in UK & Europe working with senior, middle management and entry level professionals . If you are looking for a career in Sales, Marketing, Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, Logistics, H&S , Financial ,Engineering, Technical DMA have a portfolio of clients covering numerous sectors : Infrastructure & Construction , Manufacturing , Environmental & Recycling, Business Services, Engineering and Logistics . Please view our website
Head of Grounds Maintenance
Location:
West Midlands
Salary:
£70k-£90k DOE
Senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Grounds Maintenance professional looking to drive operational excellence, sustainability and strategic growth across a large-scale public environment.
Our client is seeking a commercially aware and operationally strong Head of Grounds Maintenance to lead the delivery and long-term strategy of parks, green spaces, sports pitches, cemeteries and wider public realm services. This is a high-profile leadership role requiring strong people management, commercial awareness and a passion for delivering safe, attractive and environmentally sustainable outdoor spaces for local communities.
The Role:
Lead the strategic and operational management of grounds maintenance and public realm services across a large regional portfolio
Manage frontline operational teams ensuring high standards across grass cutting, arboriculture, horticulture and sports pitch maintenance
Oversee departmental budgets, forecasting and contractor management to ensure operational and financial efficiency
Drive compliance across health & safety, environmental regulations and operational risk management
Support sustainability initiatives, biodiversity programmes and community-focused environmental improvements
Key Duties:
Provide strategic advice to senior leadership teams and stakeholders
Lead and develop operational teams across multiple service areas
Manage external contractors and service delivery performance
Prepare tenders, quotations and commercial reports
Ensure all maintenance operations meet quality, safety and environmental standards
The Ideal Candidate:
Extensive leadership experience within Grounds Maintenance, Landscaping, Environmental Services or Public Realm operations
Strong operational and commercial management background with experience leading large teams
Relevant qualification in Horticulture, Arboriculture, Turf Management, Facilities Management or related discipline
Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and environmental compliance
Strong communication, budgeting and stakeholder management skills
For more information and consideration please apply with CV.
---
DMA recruit and source candidates into Service Led Organisations across the Industrial and Commercial space in UK & Europe working with senior, middle management and entry level professionals . If you are looking for a career in Sales, Marketing, Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, Logistics, H&S , Financial ,Engineering, Technical DMA have a portfolio of clients covering numerous sectors : Infrastructure & Construction , Manufacturing , Environmental & Recycling, Business Services, Engineering and Logistics . Please view our website
Reference: 225139440
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Head of Grounds Maintenance
Posted on May 20, 2026 by CV-Library
Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Sales
Immediate Start
£70k - £90k Annual
Full-Time
The Role:
Head of Grounds Maintenance
Location:
West Midlands
Salary:
£70k-£90k DOE
Senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Grounds Maintenance professional looking to drive operational excellence, sustainability and strategic growth across a large-scale public environment.
Our client is seeking a commercially aware and operationally strong Head of Grounds Maintenance to lead the delivery and long-term strategy of parks, green spaces, sports pitches, cemeteries and wider public realm services. This is a high-profile leadership role requiring strong people management, commercial awareness and a passion for delivering safe, attractive and environmentally sustainable outdoor spaces for local communities.
The Role:
Lead the strategic and operational management of grounds maintenance and public realm services across a large regional portfolio
Manage frontline operational teams ensuring high standards across grass cutting, arboriculture, horticulture and sports pitch maintenance
Oversee departmental budgets, forecasting and contractor management to ensure operational and financial efficiency
Drive compliance across health & safety, environmental regulations and operational risk management
Support sustainability initiatives, biodiversity programmes and community-focused environmental improvements
Key Duties:
Provide strategic advice to senior leadership teams and stakeholders
Lead and develop operational teams across multiple service areas
Manage external contractors and service delivery performance
Prepare tenders, quotations and commercial reports
Ensure all maintenance operations meet quality, safety and environmental standards
The Ideal Candidate:
Extensive leadership experience within Grounds Maintenance, Landscaping, Environmental Services or Public Realm operations
Strong operational and commercial management background with experience leading large teams
Relevant qualification in Horticulture, Arboriculture, Turf Management, Facilities Management or related discipline
Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and environmental compliance
Strong communication, budgeting and stakeholder management skills
For more information and consideration please apply with CV.
---
DMA recruit and source candidates into Service Led Organisations across the Industrial and Commercial space in UK & Europe working with senior, middle management and entry level professionals . If you are looking for a career in Sales, Marketing, Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, Logistics, H&S , Financial ,Engineering, Technical DMA have a portfolio of clients covering numerous sectors : Infrastructure & Construction , Manufacturing , Environmental & Recycling, Business Services, Engineering and Logistics . Please view our website
Head of Grounds Maintenance
Location:
West Midlands
Salary:
£70k-£90k DOE
Senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Grounds Maintenance professional looking to drive operational excellence, sustainability and strategic growth across a large-scale public environment.
Our client is seeking a commercially aware and operationally strong Head of Grounds Maintenance to lead the delivery and long-term strategy of parks, green spaces, sports pitches, cemeteries and wider public realm services. This is a high-profile leadership role requiring strong people management, commercial awareness and a passion for delivering safe, attractive and environmentally sustainable outdoor spaces for local communities.
The Role:
Lead the strategic and operational management of grounds maintenance and public realm services across a large regional portfolio
Manage frontline operational teams ensuring high standards across grass cutting, arboriculture, horticulture and sports pitch maintenance
Oversee departmental budgets, forecasting and contractor management to ensure operational and financial efficiency
Drive compliance across health & safety, environmental regulations and operational risk management
Support sustainability initiatives, biodiversity programmes and community-focused environmental improvements
Key Duties:
Provide strategic advice to senior leadership teams and stakeholders
Lead and develop operational teams across multiple service areas
Manage external contractors and service delivery performance
Prepare tenders, quotations and commercial reports
Ensure all maintenance operations meet quality, safety and environmental standards
The Ideal Candidate:
Extensive leadership experience within Grounds Maintenance, Landscaping, Environmental Services or Public Realm operations
Strong operational and commercial management background with experience leading large teams
Relevant qualification in Horticulture, Arboriculture, Turf Management, Facilities Management or related discipline
Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and environmental compliance
Strong communication, budgeting and stakeholder management skills
For more information and consideration please apply with CV.
---
DMA recruit and source candidates into Service Led Organisations across the Industrial and Commercial space in UK & Europe working with senior, middle management and entry level professionals . If you are looking for a career in Sales, Marketing, Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, Logistics, H&S , Financial ,Engineering, Technical DMA have a portfolio of clients covering numerous sectors : Infrastructure & Construction , Manufacturing , Environmental & Recycling, Business Services, Engineering and Logistics . Please view our website
Reference: 225139440
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