Head Gardener

Description

• Work with the Property Manager and Village Manager to plan, monitor, manage and report on work plans and budgets, ensuring appropriate financial processes are followed. Schedule and manage workplans to ensure coverage and efficiency across the village.
• Seasonal and long-term planning to maintain and evolve the village’s green spaces. Maintain irrigation systems, tools and garden infrastructure to the best practice standards.
• Supervise garden staff and contractors. Lead the team by delegating tasks and ensuring high standards of horticultural care. Train and mentor staff in plant care.
• Maintain a professional, friendly and welcoming appearance and manner for all customers, families and other visitors.
• Ensure the buildings, grounds and amenities are kept clean and tidy for customers, families and staff to enjoy, facilitating removal of rubbish in line with local authority requirements.
• Ensure well maintained, beautiful gardens and landscapes in line with the Gardening and Landscaping Plan and Specifications for the village. Manage plants, gardens and lawns including rooftop spaces and compact courtyards to the best horticultural practice standards.
• Monitor and maintain accurate records of all gardens that residents are entitled to as a part of their home, maintaining them where agreed between the customer and the Village, or operating alternative arrangements (e.g. returning garden to lawn) where the customer no longer wishes their garden to be maintained.

Requirements

Benefits

• Discounts at a range of suppliers
• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
• Birthday leave

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance