Grounds Maintenance Manager

Grounds Maintenance Manager

Craven Arms - Hybrid

£46,723.66 per annum

Hybrid Working - minimum three days in site in Craven Arms

We are seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Manager to manage our grounds maintenance service across Herefordshire and Shropshire, to support the successful delivery of all grounds maintenance works across Connexus sites.

You will manage a small team of supervisors to develop and schedule work programmes that deliver grounds maintenance services to meet the needs of Connexus and external clients in line with specific service standards. 

Candidates should have previous experience of grounds maintenance management for large property/asset holding organisations and have strong people management skills.

Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental factors, and the ability to interpret policy and legislation to implement best practice is also key to this role.

If you have the relevant experience along with the below qualifications, then we would love to hear from you:

• GCSE grade A – C or equivalent in English and Maths  


• Management qualification NVQ level 3 or higher 


• Health and safety qualification IOSH/NEBOSH 


• COSHH assessor 


• Full driving licence 

This role has been identified as suitable for hybrid working which will be a combination of home working and working from site and our offices, with Head office at Craven Arms and travel to other offices as required.

About Connexus

Connexus is a community focused housing group which aims to deliver good quality homes and services across Shropshire and Herefordshire. 

Many of our trade roles involve working directly in the community and in the homes of our customers,

delivering essential repairs and maintenance work. Whether you are just starting out or are an experienced tradesperson, Connexus could be the right fit for you. We offer a great employment deal with excellent benefits, equipment, training and opportunities to progress.  

Connexus is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce, this is because we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds within our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.