Groundsman

An individual maintaining natural grass or artificial turf surfaces.

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  Groundsmanship

The skill and applied knowledge of producing an amenity or sporting surface (which may be formed from natural grass or artificial grass, or a combination of these) to a safe and satisfactory standard for its users.

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  Groundsperson

A modern term for Groundsman, becoming more frequently used from about 2019, but effectively superseded by the term Groundskeeper by 2024.

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  GroundsWeek

An awareness campaign which highlights the role of those involved in the grounds care industry.

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  Head Greenkeeper

An individual who manages a team of greenkeepers in maintaining a golf course.

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  Horticulture and Landscape Operative

An individual involved maintaining public parks and gardens, green spaces and historic gardens, private gardens and estates or in production nurseries and retail outlets.

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  Interview Questions

At any interview there will usually be a range of pre-set questions that the interviewers will have ready to ask the interviewees.

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  Interview Techniques

Getting the most from an interview is important if an individual wishes to give their best at the interview and hopefully land their desired job.

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  Kickstart Scheme

A Government scheme which was withdrawn on 3rd January 2023 that aimed to provide funding to create new jobs for 16-to-24-year olds, who were on Universal Credit and who were considered as being at risk of long-term unemployment.

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  Manager: Role of a

A manager will carry out a range of activities, with the main feature often being to ensure the individuals, team, project or department etc, for whom the manager has responsibility for operates efficiently and effectively.

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