Garden Team Leader

Working hours 39 hours per week

(flexibility will be required due to the nature of the role)

23 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays

The Gardens at Sandringham House have been developed in turn by each Monarch since 1863 and now include extensive Water Gardens, a highly ornamental Woodland Walk, formal planting schemes, rockwork by James Pulham, an array of mature, ancient and rare trees, a newly planted Arboretum and an on-site Nursery

The Royal Gardens at Sandringham are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Gardener with a good understanding of horticultural principles, dedicated to understanding and developing our collection of plants.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team, as Sandringham Gardens embarks on innovative redevelopment projects, supporting their development, delivery, and maintenance, the main responsibilities include:

• This is a pro-active, hands on role with the responsibility to lead a team of two full-time gardeners.
• You and your team will be responsible for specific Area of Oversights within the Gardens which include The Visitor Centre, Arboretum and Wider areas of the garden outside of the public offer.
• Utilising your horticultural skills and experience, you will lead on the planning, programming and delivery of work tasks within the Area of Oversights.
• Part of this role is to motivate and encourage a team and drive a positive working culture.

Requirements

• You will have good plant knowledge, strong horticultural skills and a focus on leadership.
• You will be responsible for the cultivation, maintenance and presentation of the Gardens within each Area of Oversight to the highest standards.
• Dynamic, flexible and engaging you will help enhance our Visitor Experience whilst meeting our Departmental needs.
• Leading by example and sharing your knowledge and experience you will help to develop those around you.
• Liaising with other departments, external partners and other organisations, you will demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.

Please apply in writing with your CV and covering letter to the Deputy Head Gardener Will Carter at: will.carter@sandringhamestate.co.uk

Download the Job Description here

Closing date: 21 August 2024