About us

Part of Iconic Hotels and Resorts, The Lensbury is located on the Banks of the River Thames at Teddington and is home to an exclusive leisure club, a 155 bedroom hotel, meeting and events space, restaurant and bar, Spa and 25 acres of gardens and grounds.

The Role

As Grounds & Gardens Manager, you will ensure our grounds are presented to the highest standard all year round, while delivering a safe, sustainable, and inspiring environment for members, hotel guests, elite sports teams, and event visitors.

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Key Responsibilities 

• Lead, motivate, and develop a grounds and gardens team, ensuring high standards of presentation and safety.
• Plan and manage work schedules to meet seasonal, operational, and event-driven requirements.
• Deliver top-class turf quality suitable for elite sport and high-performance training
• Oversee preparation for sporting sessions, including line marking, surface conditioning, and safety checks.
• Manage mowing, scarifying, aeration, irrigation, nutrition, drainage, and renovation programmes.
• Monitor turf health using modern techniques (soil testing, moisture levels, performance benchmarks).
• Manage the maintenance and performance of elite sports turf, including pitches and training surfaces
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including health & safety, machinery operation, and chemical use.
• Manage grounds budgets, procurement, contractor relationships, and asset inventories.
• Work collaboratively with hotel operations teams to ensure grounds align with brand and guest expectations.
• Promote sustainable grounds practices, including responsible water use, waste reduction, and eco-friendly planting.
• Champion biodiversity initiatives, wildlife habitats, and nature-positive enhancements.

Benefits

• Free meal every shift including unlimited hot and cold drinks in the on-site canteen
• Discounts at The Lensbury and across some L+R hotels worldwide
• Use of some leisure facilities, including gym & swimming pool (after successful 30 day review)
• EAP for you and your family, including 24/7 helpline
• Online benefits portal offering lots of discounts across some major brands
• Fully funded Apprenticeship opportunities
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Staff Awards and Social events throughout the year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Refer a Friend programme
• Paid annual leave of 28 days including public holidays