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Head Gardener

Job LocationSudbury, Ashbourne
EducationNot Mentioned
Salary31,512 per annum
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent , full-time

Job Description

Summary The Childrens Country House at Sudbury is the first heritage experience of its kind for the National Trust, where the Hall, Museum and Gardens put young people at the very centre of the experience. As Head Gardener, youll join us at an exciting time, with a small team of staff and volunteers youll manage a formal garden at Sudbury, wider parkland and outdoor space at Norbury. Youll also take us through the next steps of our plans to develop thegardens at part of The Childrens Country House.Youll have the skills and experience to manage an outdoor offer, including horticultural experience and knowledge. As well as the passion to develop a ground-breaking outdoor offer for the future. What its like to work here Were recruiting a team to help us reimagine and reinvent our programme, our approach and our relationship with visitors. Over the past few years, Sudburys family audience has grown substantially, and children are vitally importantto our future. Every member of our team will be focused on the key goal of engaging children with heritage and making our work as playful,accessible and inclusive as possible.We have the highest standards of conservation and care for our collections andbuildingsand we carry out this purpose with and for the children who visit us.Our offer is unique, deeplyauthentic and profoundly impactful and so is the team that work here. Youll manage a small team, report to the General Manager andbe part of the Property Leadership Team, whichcovers Duty Management so weekend working is part of the role.Click here for more information about this location What youll be doing As a member of the property leadership team youll be responsible for the effective operation of the overall property and the delivery of the property business plan.Youll be responsible for:

  • Leading the development of the Garden project
  • Management of the garden and wider parkland.
  • Ensuring that the highest standards of horticulture are met, alongside our nature and conservation principles
  • Developing outdoor programming for families
  • Ensuring all health and safety and compliance tasks are completed
  • Managing of a small team of staff and volunteers
As a leader, youll ensure each of these areas are delivered to a high quality, have robust evaluation and are explored for areas of growth and development. Youll produce regular reports, manage budgets, feed into the property development plan, create projectplans and much more. Who were looking for To be successful you should be able to demonstrate the below:
  • Significant horticultural experience, supported by appropriate qualifications
  • Proven leadership and communication skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills including presentations
  • Good people skillsto help manage and develop key internal and external relationships
  • Confidence toengage with children during gardening tasks and planned activities
  • Experience in managingHealth and Safety and compliance requirements
The package The National Trust has the motto For everyone, for ever at its heart. Were working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. Its important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audienceswe serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say were for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
  • Flexible working whenever possible
  • Free parking at most locations
  • Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
  • Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
Click here to find out moreabout the benefits we offer to support you.

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