Sportsturf & Landscape Maintenance Team Leader

3 weeks ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Horticulture Connected Ltd Full time

A vacancy exists for an experienced professional in the position of a Sportsturf & Landscape Maintenance Team Leader in the Campus Maintenance Team within the Estates and Facilities (E&F) Department of Trinity College Dublin. The role involves planning and leading high-quality campus maintenance services across all campuses, serving students, staff, and visitors of Trinity College Dublin and its wider estate.

The Sportsturf & Landscape Maintenance Team Leader will collaborate with the existing Campus Maintenance Team Leader to lead an in-house team of approximately 15 staff, including a senior grounds person, grounds persons, operatives, and craft gardeners. The role requires providing cohesive oversight, leadership, and supervision of the team and external contractors. The Team Leader will be part of the Leadership Team for Campus Maintenance, overseeing maintenance of landscaping, litter management, sports grounds, drainage, and the estate's tree collection.

Application queries should be directed to Katie Doran, Recruitment Partner, via email at recruit@tcd.ie, including the Competition ID number in the subject line.

Trinity College Dublin is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, non-traditional career paths, those who have taken career breaks for family or caring responsibilities, and international applicants, including displaced persons due to war.

As Ireland's premier university, Trinity is an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and holds an Athena Swan Silver award, recognizing our commitment to gender equality and a family-friendly working environment.

Comp ID: 038100 Job Title: Sportsturf & Landscape Maintenance Team Leader School/Department: Facilities Management, Estates & Facilities Department Job Category and Level: Professional, Administrative & Support: Executive 1 Requirements
  • Full clean driver's license B & W.
  • A level 7 qualification in Horticultural Science or equivalent.
  • A level 6 qualification in Supervisory Management.
  • At least 5 years relevant experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role within large, multi-faceted horticultural, landscape, sports turf, or grounds maintenance organizations.
  • Experience in operational planning, development, and delivery of high-quality services.
  • Strong interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters effectively.
  • Quick thinking and problem-solving skills to make decisive actions.
  • Technical knowledge of horticulture, sports turf, arboriculture, indoor planting, and related policies and procedures.
  • Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, and web-based tools, with high accuracy in written and numerical work.
  • Understanding of health and safety regulations and risk management.
  • Experience in project management and stakeholder planning within large organizations.
  • Experience supervising in-house teams and external contractors, including contractual management.

How to apply: Applicants should submit a CV and a one-page cover letter via the Trinity College Vacancy Page using the provided link. Ensure applications are submitted by the specified closing date.

Full job description here. For more information for applicants, click here.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Horticulture Connected Ltd Full time

    A vacancy exists for an experienced professional in the position of a Sportsturf & Landscape Maintenance Team Leader in the Campus Maintenance Team within the Estates and Facilities (E&F) Department of Trinity College Dublin.The role involves planning and leading high-quality campus maintenance services across all campuses, serving students, staff, and...


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland TN Ireland Full time

    Social network you want to login/join with:Sportsturf & Landscape Maintenance Team Lead, DublinClient: Trinity College DublinLocation: Dublin, IrelandJob Category: OtherEU work permit required: YesJob Reference: 6b37c016c970Job Views: 2Posted: 23.04.2025Expiry Date: 07.06.2025Job Description:Job Title: Sportsturf & Landscape Maintenance Team LeadPay Scale:...


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Trinity College Dublin Full time

    Sportsturf & Landscape Maintenance Team LeadJoin to apply for the Sportsturf & Landscape Maintenance Team Lead role at Trinity College DublinSportsturf & Landscape Maintenance Team Lead3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Sportsturf & Landscape Maintenance Team Lead role at Trinity College DublinGet AI-powered advice on this job...


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Trinity College Dublin Full time

    About Trinity: Trinity is Irelands leading university and is ranked 87th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Post Summary: A vacancy exists for an...


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Trinity College Dublin Full time

    About Trinity: Trinity is Irelands leading university and is ranked 87th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025).Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years.Post Summary: A vacancy exists for an...


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland beBee Careers Full time

    A prominent figure in the Sportsturf and Landscape Maintenance field is sought to lead a team of professionals in providing top-notch maintenance services across various campuses. This role entails planning and overseeing the provision of high-quality campus maintenance services to students, staff, and visitors.Key ResponsibilitiesLeads a team of...

  • AMP Team Lead

    1 week ago


    Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland beBee Careers Full time

    Aer Lingus Engineering Job Opportunity We are seeking an experienced professional to fill a key role in our Technical Services Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day function of the AMP Team, ensuring the continuing airworthiness of A320CEO, A321NEO, and A330 fleets, and aircraft operating on the Aer Lingus UK...


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland beBeeLeadership Full time

    **Job Title:** Sportsturf & Landscape Maintenance Team LeadWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead our Sportsturf and Landscape Maintenance Team.The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and leading the provision of high-quality maintenance services across all campuses, ensuring that the university's estate is...


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland beBeeMaintenance Full time

    **Job Description:**About Us:Trinity College Dublin is a renowned institution with a rich history dating back to 1592. As one of Ireland's leading universities, we are committed to excellence in education, research, and innovation.We are seeking an experienced professional to join our Campus Maintenance Team as a Sportsturf & Landscape Maintenance Team Lead....

  • Amp Manager

    1 week ago


    Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Aer Lingus Group Full time

    As an AMP Manager, you will be primarily responsible for the day-to-day function of the AMP Team within the Technical Services Department.This involves communication with and support for many departments within Aer Lingus including Line/Base Maintenance, Planning, Flight Ops., Transformation and Finance.Our Maintenance & Engineering Department helps us to...