Grounds Supervisor

Full Time: 37 hours a week, Permanent

A fantastic opportunity is available to join Bristol City Council's Parks Service in the North area of the city in the role of Grounds Supervisor.

You will support the delivery of daily operations for the Parks Service in the North of the city managing a team of gardeners and waste operatives.

You will ensure service and contract standards for grounds maintenance, including parks, housing land and highways are achieved.

You will work to improve access and enjoyment to spaces for local residents and visitors to the city as well as responding to customer and councillor enquiries.

You will line manage a large team of staff (approx. 25) ensuring they are performance driven working to technical specifications and meeting key performance indicators, ensuring health and safety policies and council policies are adhered to.

This is an opportunity to take a leading role and be part of a very dedicated team in one of the most important and visible services the Council offers to Bristol residents.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Additional Information

The vacancy is in the North team based at Sea Mills Depot, 41 Sea Mills Lane, Bristol BS9 1DP but you may be asked to travel to other areas of the city.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or contact Sarah Blazier (North Parks Area Manager) sarah.blazier@bristol.gov.uk

Interviews are to take place w/c 23rdNovember 2026

Bristol City Council are not offering sponsorship for this role.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

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