Head Gardener

2 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom National Trust Full time
We would like our
Head Gardener to be a

Leader of
Cross site team development and support

Planning guidance for and working with volunteers

Garden Management Plan

With Horticultural skills
Good knowledge of plants, plant health and environmental issues

Scale of historic gardens and designed landscapes

Grade 1 Registered Park and Garden

**Knowledge of Operational Risk
**Compliance

Machinery and Equipment

Environment

Understand Visitor Experience
Portfolio objectives

Garden experience for visitors

Complete people skills

Manage Financials
Budget Management

Funding Opportunities

Income generation

We have a small salary bandwidth on this role starting around £32000 per annum. We may be able to assist with a relocation package.

This is a unique opportunity to create a new team of gardeners across 4 very different properties.

Each site has unique qualities, and we are in the early stages of unlocking the amazing potential these gardens can offer to our communities and visitors.

You will be responsible for establishing great garden plans, planning all aspects of care for each of the gardens:

delivering horticultural excellence and engaging visitors with the story of the gardens, inspiring them with an enthusiasm for horticulture and for the work of the National Trust.

Interviews will be held on 21 February.

Please allow 2 hours for a garden visit at Gibside, a plant identification check and a face to face interview.


What it's like to work here:As Head Gardener you will be based at Gibside reporting directly to the General Manager and be part of the
collaborative leadership team at Derwent, Wear and Coast portfolio.

The leadership team support each other to deliver property objectives, make decisions and ensure the wider team work collaboratively together to give the visitors a great experience.

As one of the senior staff on the property you will support on occasion as duty manager.


Gibside contains a blend of formal and informal features, with trained fruit trees, herb and vegetable growing in the Walled Garden, lawns and avenues, topiary and a wide range of ornamental shrubs alongside wildflowers and woodlands rich in nature.

The designed landscape is dotted with characterful buildings providing focal points, while straight walks, serpentine paths and curated views over rolling parkland and wooded slopes all make for a dramatic experience.

Click here for more information about this location

What you'll be doing:

Derwent, Wear and Coast is a
new ly created
portfolio and your role will lead on evolving the gardens we have across the portfolio.


You'll lead from the front and support your team by empowering them to deliver to a high standard in the gardens.

We want you to be part of building a positive and inclusive environment across your team as well as the wider property.

You will also take responsibility for their recruitment, management, job satisfaction and personal development.


You will work closely with the Ranger team that support wider site management at Gibside and be responsible for safety and compliance within the garden.

You'll ensure everyone feels welcome in the garden and support the interpretation aims of the property in imaginative ways.

Who we're looking forTo be successful and shortlisted for an interview in this role you'll need to display;
-
Leadership:including team development, producing work plans, training and working with volunteers.
You'll inspire you team and work closely with colleagues on the Property Leadership Team to achieve collective goals.

  • Extensive
    horticultural experience including broad plant knowledge, awareness of plant health issues and an appreciation of garden heritage. Qualified to RHS Level 3 or equivalent experience. Able to prioritise effectively and experience of creating Garden Management Plans.
  • Understanding of
    operational risk and experience of relevant health & safety best practice including horticultural machinery/equipment and compliance.
-
Visitor experience - You're passionate about connecting people and place and appreciate the importance of access, interpretation, presentation and engagement.
-
Financial - Experience with budgets (and planning project work)

  • A driving licence is necessary in this location and for the role.
The packageThe National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve.

We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.


  • Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
  • Free entry to National Trust properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
  • Tax free childcare scheme
  • Rental deposit loan scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Perks at work discounts i.e. g

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