Grounds Manager

Grounds Manager

Reports to: Town Clerk

Direct Reports: Grounds Supervisor, 7 Multiskilled Operatives (Grounds); two Environmental Education and Enforcement Officers; Cemeteries Officer; two Sports Pitch Attendants

Salary: Grade 9 SCP 29-32 £39,862 – £42,839 (Pay Award pending)

Contract: Permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week

About the job

Lead the way in shaping safe, accessible and attractive open spaces for our town.

Duties will include managing and maintaining the Council’s parks, gardens, cemeteries and open spaces to a high standard for our residents, communities and visitors, and delivering environmental education and enforcement services.

About you

You’ll need proven experience of leading and managing people as well as being up to date with risk management and health and safety legislation.  

You’ll need great communication skills and be able to work well with colleagues, partners, community groups and contractors.  

You’ll bring a genuine passion for protecting our local environment and driving sustainability and biodiversity initiatives through the leadership of your team.

About us

Falmouth Town Council is ambitious in its projects and passionate about local service delivery for residents, communities, and visitors.   We offer a generous pension and other employee benefits.

We’re proud of our town assets and our parks, gardens and cemeteries and work hard to keep them safe and maintained for our communities.

For an informal discussion about the job please call Mark Williams on 07940 037974.

How to apply

Please see our application pack opposite (or below if on a mobile). CVs will not be accepted.

Falmouth Town Council, The Council Offices, The Old Post Office, The Moor, Falmouth, TR11 3QA Telephone: 01326 315559 Email: hr@falmouthtowncouncil.com

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 8 March 2026

Interviews: Monday 16 March 2026   (To include a technical assessment. Details will be provided to shortlisted applicants.)