Grounds and Gardens Manager, AD WARRIOR

Grounds and Gardens Manager

Salary: approximately £45,000-£50,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience

Location: Wimborne Minster

Nestled in 250 acres of beautiful Dorset parkland, the school is one of the leading co‑educational boarding and day schools in the UK, educating some 660 pupils aged 13‑18. With a commanding reputation built on excellent academic achievement, breadth of education and a fresh, lively approach, the school also offers a superb sports and co‑curricular programme, regarded among the best in the independent sector.

The recent announcement of the creation of the Schools Group and the merger with Dumpton School heralds a bold new phase in the school’s evolution, with several further partnerships anticipated.

Reporting to the Director of Estates, the Grounds and Gardens Manager is directly responsible for delivering all of the school’s grounds maintenance and improvements, including sports pitches, formal gardens, a golf course, and a large historic tree collection. The Manager leads four in‑house grounds trade teams and coordinates various external specialist contractors and suppliers. Key duties include determining the requirements and managing the execution of all planned and reactive grounds maintenance work, preparation, improvements, inspection and testing regimes, and assisting the Director of Estates with capital and alteration projects that impact the grounds and trees.

Successful applicants should have experience of professional grounds management within a school or educational campus environment, be a professional head of grounds with extensive experience, or possess specialist expertise in sports such as golf or in arboriculture.

Sunday 15th March 2026

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the school, please click apply. Applications will be considered as they are received, so please apply as soon as possible.

The school is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all areas of its community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening.