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Job Location | Morpeth |
Education | Not Mentioned |
Salary | 32,000 per annum |
Industry | Not Mentioned |
Functional Area | Not Mentioned |
Job Type | Permanent , full-time |
Summary Does managing a Grade I listed fantasy landscape located in the spectacular North East countryside sound like your dream job Created by Lord and Lady Armstrong, this historic pleasure ground is almost 17 hectares. Its unique Formal Garden, Rock Garden,Pinetum and Valley Garden awed their guests and still wow our visitors today.As our Head Gardener, with your infectious, can-do attitude, you will bring these magical gardens to life. In this hands-on horticultural role, you will enjoy working alongside yourteam and leading them in the maintenance, presentation and development of Cragsides gardens. Whatever the season, your leadership will ensure a memorable, and colourful, experience for all our visitors.Please apply with your CV andtell us in covering note Why would the Head Gardener role at Cragside be your ideal jobRelocation package is available for this role.The interviews will be held between 5th and 7th July 2022. What its like to work here Cragside is one of the most popular visitor attractions in the North East, welcoming around 250,000 every year. Located in stunning rural Northumberland, but only 30 miles from the vibrant city of Newcastle, working at Cragside allows you to enjoy the bestof both worlds. With less congested travel than many parts of the UK and beautiful surroundings, the quality of life in Northumberland is great.The high performing team you will be joining is experienced in a broad range of disciplines. Everyone works closely togetherto look after Cragside for our visitorsboth present and future to enjoy.You will thrive when working in collaboration. In particular, you will work closely with the Property Curator, as well as other heads of department, to provide a holistic and exceptional visitor experience across the property. Regional colleagues will beable to offer a range of advice and services for you to draw upon.This includes great horticultural support from the Garden Consultant for the North East & Yorkshire, offering the opportunity to deepen your existing knowledgeClick here for more information about this location What youll be doing As Head Gardener, youll be leading a team of three regular gardeners, along with seasonal gardeners, all eager to deliver their very best. They are ably supported by a small number of volunteers.Youll employ your horticultural knowledge, experience, and talent to implement high standards of garden maintenance and lead on the development of new aspects of the gardens. Much of your work will be hands-on horticulture, leading your team out in thegardens. There will be an administrative element, too, managing budgets and ensuring that the gardens are fully compliant with healthy and safety guidelines. Youll be a strong people manager; proactively developing work programmes and your teams skills.Among our exciting priorities for the next few years is the restoration of the Orchard House a nineteenth century glasshouse that is the centre-piece of the Formal Garden. This work will be led by the Property Curator and will be benefitted from the contributionof your practical horticultural knowledge.The working pattern is Tuesday to Saturday and you will be part of the duty manager rota for daily operations on the property.If youd like further details, please contact our Property Curator, Clara, at.uk Who were looking for You will be: