Head Gardener

Job Description

Summary Were looking for someone who has significant horticultural experience and qualifications who can join us here at Chartwell and develop the garden at this world famous property.You will need the drive, knowledge, and enthusiasm to adapt this garden throughexciting changes in order to ensure it thrives in an ever changing climate whilst, at the same time, also reflecting the spirit of this historic family home.With your in-depth horticultural knowledge you will guide and mentor those around you to achieve high levels of excellence.We want you to inspire everyone, from colleagues and volunteers to visitors and peers so youll be used to managing a team and inspiringconfidence in all who surround you.For more information about this vacancy, please read our Recruitment Pack which is available to download within this advertisement. What its like to work here Chartwell was the much-loved Churchill family home and the place from which Sir Winston drew inspiration from 1924 until the end of his life. Many of the rooms remain the same as when the Churchill family lived at Chartwell and todayit is our job to share the stories of their lives here as well as care for this much-loved home and their cherished possessions. The team at Chartwell ensure that visitors have a great time at this property, and create events to delve further into the lifeof Sir Winston Churchill. Click here for more information about this location What youll be doing As the Head Gardener at Chartwell, you will be responsible for ensuring the garden is planned, managed, and developed in keeping with their historical, horticultural and aesthetic spirit.This role is a combination of strategy and planning, practical application,and people leadership. You will be able to help shape the future direction and aspirations for the gardens whilst collaborating with your peers and inspiring your team of staff and volunteers.Youll report directly to the portfolio-wide Garden & Outdoors Manager with whom youll assist with environmental policies, safety compliance, and have the opportunity to influence the programming and engagement within the gardens and parkland making thehistoric landscape relevant to new audiences and increase participation. You will also plan and manage the future development of the small townhouse garden at Quebec House, one of our other portfolio properties.This is an exciting opportunity to help make Chartwell and Quebec House a place where your team can increase their skills, achieve their potential, and where visitors can enjoy the beautiful surroundings for years to come. Who were looking for To be successful you should be able to demonstrate the below:

• Significant horticultural experience, supported by appropriate qualifications
• Leadership and communication skills
• Good people management skillsto help manage and develop key internal and external relationships
• Excellent planning skills
• Experience in managingHealth and Safety and compliance requirements
• Driving licence

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

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