The Duke of York' s Royal Military School seeks to appoint a Groundsperson, qualities such as attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to the upkeep of historical and functional aspects of the School site will be highly valued. Experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or related fields will be essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

- Undertake Grounds Maintenance tasks including mowing, strimming, fine cut, chainsaw work and hedge trimming.
- Close liaison with the Head Groundsman with regard to any ground’s maintenance issues, including equipment, or unavailability of pitches in accordance with the School calendar.
- Ensure all sports pitches are available for School matches and that any external lettings have pitches available.
- Maintain the site grounds to a high standard especially for special events i.e. Grand Day and Remembrance Weekend.
- Tree maintenance.
- Grounds winter preparation work.
- In conjunction with the FM department’s snow and ice plan, carry out gritting and snow clearance as required, including working flexible hours (early mornings or late evenings) to maintain safe conditions for all site users, particularly during adverse weather.
- Undertake repairs as necessary to any road, hedges, fences or other grounds areas.
- Assist maintenance staff in other maintenance tasks as required.

Person Specification

- Effective communicator – good oral & written skills.
- Proven IT skills or ECDL or equivalent.
- Experience of undertaking general grounds maintenance activities.

Desirable Experience/Skills

- Previous experience of working in a school environment and a team.
- CS30/31 chainsaw tickets.
- CS38 Tree climbing and aerial rescue operations.
- CS39 use of chainsaw from rope and harness.
- Ride on mower and tractor tickets.
- The ability to carry out arborist tasks, or the willingness to undertake training to develop these skills, including tree climbing.

Personal Attributes

- Ability to work to tight and ever-changing deadlines according to the business need.
- Able to use initiative and prioritise tasks.
- An excellent team player but equally able to work alone.
- High level of integrity.
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours as required (including, evening and weekend work).

Further Information

Full-time, permanent role (37 hours per week). Salary: DOYRMS Band 5, £26,263–£28,421 per year, based on experience.

Application Process

An application form can be downloaded from the School website. In order to apply, candidates are required to fill out an application form, provide a supporting statement and send the completed documents via email to recruitment@doyrms.com.

Completed application packs should be sent by email to the HR Department at recruitment@doyrms.com by Friday 19 December 2025. Interviews will take place at

The Duke of York’s Royal Military School week commencing 12 January 2026 and candidates will be contacted via email with interview details if they are shortlisted.

Please note that the School reserves the right to close the application deadline earlier than stated, so we encourage candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.

CVs alone will not be accepted.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.