Join our team at Gunton Hall, part of the Warner Hotels Group. This 212-bedroom coastal hotel has a rural feel, surrounded by Suffolk woodland, gardens, a lake, and pitch-and-putt course.
Looking to take the next step in your career?
At Warner Hotels, you can discover your glow, as we believe people thrive when their unique strengths and personality are nurtured. Here, you’re free to be yourself, make an impact, and thrive in a tight-knit team that creates truly unique guest experiences.
At Warner Hotels, we’re more than just a place to stay, we’re a place where guests come to make memories, discover new experiences, and feel truly cared for.
As Grounds Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in bringing that magic to life.
Role Purpose:
The Grounds Manager is responsible for the planning, maintenance and presentation of all outdoor spaces of the hotel grounds to ensure a safe, attractive and welcoming environment for guests and teams. The role leads grounds operations across all seasons, supporting guest satisfaction, brand standards and biodiversity objectives.
The Grounds Manager will also work closely with the Golf Manager and Head Greenkeeper to support the ongoing maintenance, presentation, and safety of the golf course and wider estate. This includes maintenance of pathways, landscaped areas, and tree management works, ensuring all grounds across the estate are maintained to a high standard, remain in good repair, and support both operational needs and Golf members and guest experience.
Working closely with the Property Manager and hotel teams, the role ensures effective planning, compliance and use of resources. A key focus is team leadership, sustainability and cost control. Through strong organisation and attention to detail, the Grounds Manager supports first impressions and the overall guest experience.
Responsibilities:
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Grounds Management: Lead day-to-day grounds operations to deliver high standards of presentation, safety and guest satisfaction. Plan and programme year-round grounds activity using appropriate tools, machinery and systems. Ensure brand standards, policies and legal requirements are met and accurately recorded. Take accountability for health and safety within the grounds team.
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Team Leadership: Lead, manage and develop grounds team members and external contractors as required. Recruit and develop team capability to support biodiversity, sustainability and long-term growth of hotel grounds.
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Budget Management: Manage grounds budgets to ensure cost-effective delivery while maintaining safety and presentation standards. Work with the Property Manager to forecast in-year spend and support utility and water usage control across the hotel.
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Supplier Management: Manage relationships with external suppliers and contractors, ensuring quality delivery, value for money and compliance with agreed standards.
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Safety and Compliance: Support the Property Manager to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. Ensure all external areas, walkways and access routes are safe, well maintained and appropriately signed where required.
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Sustainability and Utility Initiatives: Implement sustainable grounds practices to reduce environmental impact. Support delivery of water and utility usage targets through practical initiatives and engagement. Contribute to hotel green team activity.
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Reporting and Documentation: Maintain accurate records of grounds activity, inspections and maintenance. Provide regular updates and reports to the Property Manager and General Manager. Use systems, tools and machinery effectively, reporting defects or issues promptly.
Behaviours / Skills / Experience
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Good knowledge of grounds maintenance, landscaping and seasonal planning
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Understanding of health and safety requirements within an outdoor working environment.
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Awareness of sustainability and biodiversity practices.
- Strong planning and organisational skills to manage year-round grounds activity.
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Ability to lead and develop a small team and manage contractors effectively. Practical problem-solving skills with attention to safety and presentation.
- Previous experience in grounds management, landscaping or a similar environment
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Experience managing budgets, resources and external contractors. Relevant horticultural or grounds related qualifications or equivalent experience.
- Acts as a role model for the Warner GLOW behaviours by being Guest Hearted, applying Limitless Thinking, Owning Our Impact and Winning as One within the grounds team.
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Takes pride and ownership in the presentation and safety of hotel grounds.
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Leads by example with a hands-on, professional and safety-focused approach.
Ready to discover your glow?
Be part of something more than a hotel — where your personality shines and your ideas matter.
Inclusion Statement
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share.
We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at: [email protected]
Please note: Unsolicited CV’s from agencies will not be considered
