Head Gardener

6 months ago

York, United Kingdom Lavender Fields Care Village Full time

**Summary of Role**
- We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Head Gardener to lead the maintenance and development of our care village gardens. As head of a small team, they will ensure that the bungalow gardens and communal areas, as well as overseeing the day to day upkeep of the care home’s outside spaces, remain in perfect condition all year round. _

**Key Responsibilities**
- Garden Management: Oversee the maintenance and development of all gardens, green spaces, and landscaped areas within the care village and bungalows.
- Team Leadership: Supervise and coordinate a small team of gardeners and other staffing resources.
- Plant Care: Help to plan and execute seasonal planting, pruning, and general plant care to ensure healthy and aesthetically pleasing gardens.
- Maintenance: Perform and oversee routine maintenance tasks such as mowing lawns, trimming hedges, weeding, and controlling pests and diseases.
- Design and Planning: Collaborate with the village ownership and other stakeholders to design garden areas, and improve existing ones, incorporating residents' preferences and needs wherever possible
- Resident Engagement: Engage with residents (where possible) to understand their gardening interests, and facilitate resident-led gardening activities.
- Budget Management: Manage the gardening budget, including sourcing and purchasing plants, tools, and equipment in accordance with other stakeholders..
- Health and Safety: Ensure all gardening activities comply with health and safety regulations and best practices.

**Qualifications and Skills**
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in gardening or horticulture, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Education: Formal training in, or significant experience of horticulture, landscape design, or a related field is preferred.
- Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of plants, soil, pest control, and garden maintenance techniques.
- Skills: Good leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a team effectively.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passion: A genuine passion for gardening and enhancing outdoor environments for the well-being of others.
- Physical Fitness: The ability to perform physical tasks and work outdoors in various weather conditions.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 44 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Current location is within a 15 mile radius of the care home

**Experience**:

- Gardening: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

  • Assistant Gardener

    6 months ago

    York, United Kingdom HISTORIC HOUSE HOTELS - middlethorpe hall & spa Full time

    This is an opportunity for a full-time Assistant Gardener, ideally living locally in York, to join Andrew Leighton, our Head Gardener and his team of volunteers, to care for and look after the award-winning historic gardens of this National Trust's hotel. This position would be particularly suitable for a Horticultural College leaver.

  • Head of Horticulture Business Development

    3 weeks ago

    York, York City, United Kingdom Castle Howard Estate Ltd Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced Head of Horticulture Business Development to lead our garden centre and tree nursery operations. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of horticultural practices, excellent business acumen, and strong leadership skills to drive growth and profitability.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop a strategic...

  • Experienced Chef/Cook Sought for Deans York Garden Centre

    3 hours ago

    York, York City, United Kingdom Yorkshire Garden Centres Full time

    Deans York Garden Centre is seeking an experienced chef/cook to join our kitchen team. As a part-time member of our team, you will play a key role in delivering excellent customer service and ensuring the highest quality food is served. You will be responsible for supporting the Head Chef, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and contributing to menu...

  • Horticulture Commercial Manager

    4 weeks ago

    York, United Kingdom Castle Howard Estate Ltd Full time

    Job Description Role Summary: We are seeking an experienced horticulture commercial manager to oversee our garden centre and tree nursery operations. The ideal candidate will possess deep horticultural knowledge, excellent management abilities, and a strong commercial acumen to drive both sales, profitability and plant production success. Garden Centre...

  • Horticulture Commercial Manager

    3 weeks ago

    York, United Kingdom Castle Howard Estate Ltd Full time

    Role Summary:We are seeking an experienced horticulture commercial manager to oversee our garden centre and tree nursery operations. The ideal candidate will possess deep horticultural knowledge, excellent management abilities, and a strong commercial acumen to drive both sales, profitability and plant production success.Garden Centre Management: The Castle...

  • Horticulture Commercial Manager

    3 weeks ago

    York, United Kingdom Castle Howard Estate Ltd Full time

    Role Summary:We are seeking an experienced horticulture commercial manager to oversee our garden centre and tree nursery operations. The ideal candidate will possess deep horticultural knowledge, excellent management abilities, and a strong commercial acumen to drive both sales, profitability and plant production success.Garden Centre Management: The Castle...

  • Horticulture Commercial Manager

    3 weeks ago

    York, UK, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Castle Howard Estate Ltd Full time

    Role Summary:We are seeking an experienced horticulture commercial manager to oversee our garden centre and tree nursery operations. The ideal candidate will possess deep horticultural knowledge, excellent management abilities, and a strong commercial acumen to drive both sales, profitability and plant production success.Garden Centre Management: The Castle...

  • Grounds Maintenance Operative

    6 months ago

    York, United Kingdom HAYS Full time

    GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE - CONTRACT - YORK (STAMFORD BRIDGE) £12 per hour Your new company As the sole agency supplier to the HM Prison Service for the provision of maintenance trades and support operatives. Hays is seeking to recruit a Gardener / Grounds Maintenance Operative for HMP Full Sutton nr York. This is an exciting opportunity to work within...

  • Part-Time Chef/Cook Required for Kitchen Team

    4 hours ago

    York, York City, United Kingdom Yorkshire Garden Centres Full time

    We are currently seeking a skilled chef/cook to join our team at Deans York Garden Centre. As a part-time member of our team, you will work on a flexible schedule, including evening shifts on Tuesdays and Saturdays. You will be responsible for supporting the Head Chef in delivering excellent service, ensuring all Health and Safety standards are met, and...

  • Culinary Expert Wanted for Part-Time Position

    2 hours ago

    York, York City, United Kingdom Yorkshire Garden Centres Full time

    We are seeking a skilled and experienced chef/cook to join our kitchen team at Deans York Garden Centre. As a part-time position, you will work on a flexible schedule, including evening shifts on Tuesdays and Saturdays. You will be responsible for supporting the Head Chef in delivering excellent service, ensuring all Health and Safety standards are met, and...

  • Kitchen Team Member

    6 months ago

    York, United Kingdom The Old Bank Full time

    Are you a Kitchen Team Member looking for your next challenge, or a Kitchen Porter who is ready to take the next step? **Do you have** - _A passion for Hospitality _ - _A willingness to learn new skills everyday _ - _A Keen eye for detail _ - _The ability to assist the Head Chef with orders, stock taking, food hygiene, _ - _The experience to maintain...

  • Clinical Administrator

    6 months ago

    York, United Kingdom Active Care Group Full time

    We'd like you to join us as a Clinical Administrator to support our team of Nurses at our Woodlands service in York. Woodlands provides specialist Level 2 Neurological Rehabilitation service for adults in York. We're committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible. The Centre is a...

  • Food and Beverage Team Member

    5 months ago

    York, United Kingdom RBH Full time

    The Principal York , The Principal Hotel, Station Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AA SHARE: JOIN OUR FAMILY At RBH we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, sustainability and individuality sets us apart from our...

  • Kitchen Team Member

    1 month ago

    York, United Kingdom Stonegate - Proper Pubs Full time

    Kitchen Team Member - North Yorkshire Location- Charles Xii Kitchen Team Member Are you a Kitchen Team Member looking for your next challenge, or a Kitchen Porter who is ready to take the next step? As a Kitchen Team Member you will play a pivotal role in our business success whilst developing the skills to progress to a Kitchen Manager of the future...