We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Head Gardener to join our group of hotels, namely the Windmill Village Hotel and Manor Hotel; working over both of our sites. You will receive a competitive salary plus amazing benefits which include free onsite parking, free membership to our state of the art health club and golf club, discounted food & beverage and discounted stays within the group.

As our Group Head Gardener your main responsibilities will be to maintain and develop the hotels grounds to a very high standard. You will be creative and innovative and have a sense of excitement for ongoing and future projects, with a broad knowledge and passion for plants.

Applicants for this vacancy should have excellent horticultural knowledge and hold a recognised horticultural qualification. PA1 & PA6 spraying license is also necessary. The successful candidate will report to the Golf Course & Grounds Manager, and be required to work with a team on a hands-on, full-time basis. You must have experience in a similar environment with the knowledge and confidence to deliver the role described below.

Key responsibilities for the Group Head Gardener are;

Plan, instigate and monitor plant and tree care programs including design, landscaping, propagation, planting, irrigation, weeding, grass cutting, strimming and general garden and facilities maintenance.
Ensure the conservation, development and practical maintenance of the garden and policies - whether through delegation to other staff or personal participation - in terms of:

a. Practical horticulture (e.g. managing trees and shrubs, roses, herbaceous plants, and bulbs; turf care; pest/disease/weed control; composting and soil improvement; hard-landscaping; path care, plant propagation);

b. Project Management (e.g. supporting and taking the lead where appropriate, the implementation of the conservation & development plans for the restoration and regeneration of components of the garden & designed landscape;

c. Plantmanship (e.g. the identification, recording, labeling of individual plants and recognized collections, as appropriate);

d. Research and development (e.g. research into historical precedents and practical contemporary solutions to inform proposed activities and projects, implementation of conservation plans; garden developments);

Management of plant collections, ongoing garden operations and horticulture features. Ongoing responsibilities include allocating workload/ tasks to garden staff, developing routine schedules, conducting risk assessments, monitoring work standards and staff performance management.
Ensure that all garden administration activities are conducted in a professional manner including routine progress reporting, financial and plant records, purchasing of garden consumables, staff rotas, and time recording etc.
Responsible for the day-to-day care and management of plants, lawn areas, hedges, trees and the overall tidy and attractive appearance of the site.
Oversee the day-to-day maintenance of the Gardens Department, including duties such as lawn mowing, fertilizer/weed killer applications, tending to mixed/herbaceous borders, hedges, trees and shrubs.
Maintain flower beds, baskets, and boxes by watering, trimming, and performing other maintenance.

Desired attributes for the Group Head Gardener include;

Well organised and structured in your approach
Confident personality with presence
Forward Thinking
Have experience of working within a similar operation
Be professional in appearance with a "can do" attitude and excellent communication skills

In return we will offer the successful Group Head Gardener;

Competitive Salary
Free meals on duty
Discounts on all food & beverage
Golf & leisure membership
Discounted stays worldwide in company group hotels

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