Hours : Part time – 2 days/week
Salary : £24k Pro Rata
Objectives
• To care for the diverse plants in the formal, kitchen and woodland areas
• To build new areas of the garden with the head gardener
• To work flexibly with other members of the team in the garden and grounds.
Role
• Planting, pruning and weeding of the garden
• Grow vegetables and cut flowers
• Improve soil health and growing conditions for the plants
• Develop the biodiversity of the grounds
• Care for the house plants and greenhouses
• Prioritise work on a weekly basis with consideration of forecast weather conditions
• Work as a team with other staff in the garden and grounds
• Propagate plants to be sold during open season
• Keep all garden sheds tidy and with an updated inventory
• Assist with general security within the Trust grounds
• Assist in other aspects of the work of the Mellerstain Trust as required
Requirements
• Level 2 RHS or equivalent qualification
• Good working knowledge of plant propagation and maintenance
• Understanding of soil improvement strategies
• Mature, flexible personality with good communication skills
• A welcoming and professional manner
• Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
• Commitment to the safe use and storage of fertilisers, herbicides, insecticides, and other hazardous substances used within the gardens and grounds
• Working knowledge of garden and grounds machinery
• Awareness and compliance of Health & Safety requirements and regulations
• Maintain confidentiality regarding Trust matters at all times
Reporting Structure
The Mellerstain Trust is run by six Trustees, one of whom is appointed Garden Manager. They will oversee the strategy of the garden and manage staff reviews. The day-to-day management will be done by the Head Gardener who will lead the groundskeeper and part-time gardeners.
Assignment and Review of Work
All work plans to be agreed and reviewed with Garden Manager on a monthly basis. Review will be on a continuous basis and carried out by the Garden Manager. Review will be based on:
• Timely and effective completion of tasks.
• Neatness and overall standard of the grounds.
Job appraisal will be conducted annually.
To apply please submit your CV and a Cover Letter to enquiries@mellerstain.com.
Closing date: 5pm Friday 7 October 2022