Green Team Supervisor

Over the last 20 years, Groundwork’s Green Teams have provided hundreds of unemployed Londoners with their first taste of work in grounds maintenance and horticulture. Under the tutelage of our Green Team Supervisors, they have successfully delivered award-winning landscaping and maintenance contracts throughout London.  

Our programme has grown from strength to strength as our Green Teams continue to be at the very heart of the delivery of several of Groundwork’s employment programmes and our newest landscaping and sustainable urban drainage projects. We are now seeking a Green Team Supervisor who will lead one of our teams. 

You will: 

• Have proven experience in delivering soft landscaping and grounds maintenance projects  
• Have proven experience in overseeing a team to deliver these projects 
• Demonstrate an ability and willingness to train your new team members to deliver our programme and support their progression into careers in the industry
• Have a full/clean driving licence

The Groundwork approach
At Groundwork, we take a holistic approach to the work we do, because social and environmental problems are complex and often interrelated. Through our 40 years of experience, we know that real, lasting change requires tackling both inequality and environmental issues. 

What does this look like on the ground?
Alongside our partners, Groundwork London delivers over 500 projects, every year. These projects differ in remit, but all address one or more of our three thematic objectives; 

• Creating Better Places 
• Improving People’s Prospects
• Promoting Greener Living 

We design projects that tackle climate change and promote reuse and recycling; we co-create and improve valuable urban green spaces with communities; we help people deal with fuel poverty, and specialise in supporting households with energy and water efficiency; we also support young people in education, training and employment through many projects, from horticulture skills training to music production.  

What we can offer you:  

• The chance to make a meaningful difference to Londoners 
• Annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays 
• Flexible working options 
• Becoming part of our supportive and dedicated team, with formal and informal social and professional development events, both online and in person
• 24-hour access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• A strong commitment to your personal and professional development, including the provision of bespoke training courses and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Pension scheme 
• Cycle-to-work scheme 

*Some benefits are available after you’ve passed your probation period 

To apply, please complete and return the application form – quoting reference 1046/GT londonjobs@groundwork.org.uk  

Closing date for applications: 13th October 2022 

Interviews:  We will be reviewing applications in stages so please submit your application or contact us to know more 

For further information and to discuss the role please contact Adrian Osler, Green Team Manager, Adrian.osler@groundwork.org.uk  

Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).