Location
Tewkesbury

Hours
Full Time - Permanent

Salary
£34,017.82 per year with annual review

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to manage and inspire a team of 12 operatives. You will oversee all landscaping activities including grass cutting, hedge trimming, weed treatment, and tree care in both commercial and domestic settings. Your role includes ensuring high standards of customer service and maintaining safety across all operations.

What You’ll Be Doing:
- Leading, coaching, and motivating your team to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services.
- Planning and allocating resources effectively to ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time.
- Overseeing van stock, tools, and equipment to ensure teams are fully equipped.
- Carrying out regular performance reviews, inspections, and audits to maintain high standards and compliance.
- Monitoring the quality and consistency of work on site, ensuring jobs are completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
- Building strong working relationships across teams to support positive customer outcomes.
- Supporting continuous improvement by developing team capability and addressing performance where needed.
- Ensuring all work is carried out in line with company policies, procedures, and health and safety requirements.

Benefits
Van, mobile phone, tablet, tools, fuel card, and uniform for business use
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (option to buy/sell up to 5 days)
Up to 10% employer pension contribution
£500 annual flexible benefits allowance
Wellbeing support including virtual GP and 24/7 mental health services
Retail discounts and £30/month drinks card
Hybrid working with flexibility to work across main locations and home
Performance related pay based on shared success
Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 virtual GP access, prescription service, and talking therapies
Life assurance up to 4x annual salary
Generous holiday, occupational sick pay, and paid family leave
Annual allowance to spend on benefits including healthcare plans, dental care, gym membership, travel insurance and more
Fully funded professional membership if required
Continuous learning and development opportunities

About Us
Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL) is a place-based affordable housing provider supporting almost 300,000 customers across the southwest, central and east of England. We invest in homes and relationships so that people can thrive, delivering over 3,000 new affordable homes each year and building stronger communities.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, recognised as a Great Place to Work with an inclusive, values-driven culture. We encourage applications from all sections of the community and offer flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

Experience
Demonstrable experience in landscaping or a leadership role within grounds maintenance.
Proven leadership skills and experience managing teams effectively.

About You
Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-focused approach.
Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
Flexible approach to work.
Full UK driving licence.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications such as BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent.
NPTC certifications for operating and maintaining landscaping equipment (brush cutters, mowers, hedge cutters) and for pesticide spraying.
A basic DBS check is required (arranged by employer).
Right to work in the UK.