Deputy Grounds and Gardens Manager

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hire Ground Full time
Deputy Gardens Manager - Heritage Site - Central London

A prestigious heritage site in central London is seeking a skilled Deputy Gardens Manager to join its team. This esteemed site is steeped in history and attracts a significant number of visitors and residents. The successful candidate will assist the Head of Gardens in the smooth operation of the gardens and grounds, and carry out both skilled and unskilled horticultural tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Assist the Head of Gardens in setting and monitoring individual team member objectives.
  2. Carry out day-to-day supervision and monitor timekeeping of gardens staff.
  3. Assist in the maintenance of horticultural machinery, both in-house and outsourced.
  4. Undertake formalised risk assessments, health and safety checks, machinery checks, vibration and noise monitoring, and formal fuel checks.
  5. Operate a range of horticultural machinery, including ride-on mowers, tractors, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and pedestrian machines.
  6. Use, apply, and record chemicals, including pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides, and maintain and update COSHH records.
  7. Carry out tasks such as mowing, pruning, planting, weeding, and leaf clearing as required.
  8. Liaise with external agencies, contractors, and stakeholders, including the Royal Horticultural Society.
  9. Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the glasshouse, including propagation and production.
  10. Manage floristry requirements.
  11. Monitor and manage stock levels of PPE and sundry horticultural items.
  12. Deputise for the Head of Gardens at heritage meetings and other meetings as required.
  13. Assist in the management of apprentice and volunteer programs.

Requirements:

  1. A solid understanding of garden machinery and its maintenance.
  2. Experience working in a heritage landscape or similar environment.
  3. Basic plant knowledge.
  4. Relevant experience in horticultural and turf culture practices.
  5. A horticultural or landscape management qualification at Level II or equivalent.
  6. A safe use of ride-on mower certificate, compact tractor certificate, safe use of chemical spraying certificate (PA1/6A).
  7. Good presentation and communication skills.
  8. Good supervisory skills.
  9. A passion for horticulture.

Working Conditions:

The successful candidate will work 41 hours per week, including paid breaks, Monday to Friday, in central London.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary for this role is £34,000 per annum, plus excellent benefits, including enhanced holidays, an enhanced pension scheme, development opportunities, and free and discounted events.

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