Head Gardener

4 weeks ago

Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom The National Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head Gardener to lead our team in delivering an exceptional garden experience at Belton Estate. As a key member of the Property Leadership Team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and long-term planning of the garden, working closely with the General Manager and other team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the gardens, integrating them into the overall estate experience as part of the Discovery House program
• Manage a team of four full-time staff and a growing community of volunteers, sharing your passion for gardening and working with the visitor experience team to champion our cause
• Ensure everyone feels welcome through modelling inclusive leadership and working with other members of the team to make changes that improve access to the garden
• Work closely with experts from our internal consultancy and connect externally to ensure you're always learning from others and identifying partnership opportunities where relevant

Requirements

• Proven experience of managing a diverse garden throughout the seasons
• Ability to draw on your excellent knowledge of plants and plant care
• Enthusiasm for horticulture, dedication to high-quality presentation, and a creative flair for gardening
• Managing and motivating a team, setting high standards for yourself and those around you
• Experience with managing operational risk and compliance requirements relevant to horticulture
• Commitment to working as part of a wider team to build a culture of inclusion
• Managing resources, budgets, and work plans to ensure quality delivery
• A higher level of horticultural experience supported by appropriate qualifications to RHS level 3 or above (or equivalent vocational experience)

What We Offer

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest, and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places

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