Head Gardener

Head Gardener

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

An excellent opportunity for an experienced horticultural professional to lead the care, maintenance and development of Grade II listed gardens and grounds within a nationally significant historic country park.

If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Senior Gardener, Lead Gardener, Horticultural Supervisor, Gardens Manager, Horticultural Manager, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, Estate Gardener, Grounds Supervisor, Landscape Supervisor, Garden Team Leader

SALARY: £29,719 - £31,691 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Elvaston, Derby, East Midlands (DE72) Hybrid working options, subject to service needs, can be discussed at interview

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week

JOB OVERVIEW

This is a rewarding opportunity for a Head Gardener to take a lead role in protecting, maintaining and enhancing historic gardens, grounds and wider estate landscapes for visitors, communities and future generations.

Working as the Head Gardener you will support the delivery of horticultural standards, annual work schedules, garden maintenance, enhancement projects and safe working practices across the site. xwwtmva

As the Head Gardener you will also line manage the gardening team, support contractors and volunteers, contribute to visitor engagement and help ensure the gardens deliver heritage, biodiversity, wellbeing and visitor experience benefits.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Head Gardener include:

• Horticultural Standards: Assist with establishing appropriate horticultural standards and annual schedules of work in line with the heritage status of the gardens and available resources

• Garden Maintenance: Ensure gardens and grounds are improved and maintained through safe delivery of management plans and effective use of colleagues, contractors, volunteers, plant and equipment