Community of St Mary The Virgin Greater Oxford Area
Estate Manager at Community of St Mary the Virgin
We are looking for an energetic Head Gardener to join our team in caring for the grounds of St Mary’s Convent; a mature garden in the maintenance stage of its lifecycle.
As an active member of the gardening team, you will report to the Estates Manager. You will support the gardens team to maintain and raise the standards of presentation in the grounds of St Marys Convent and other CSMV properties, and assist the Estate Manager with the grounds and gardens aspects of the Estate Plan. As Head Gardener, you will lead on Health and Safety and risk management in the grounds.
Applicants will preferably have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a professional gardening role, with previous management/supervisory experience. You will be energetic and physically fit with excellent planning, organisational, leadership, and people skills. You will be a vocational gardener with an eye for detail and aesthetics, as well as good plant knowledge and an understanding of the challenges of changing seasonality. A flexible attitude and being a self-starter prepared to take ownership of tasks are essential.
You will need basic computer literacy skills along with a good standard of written and verbal communication skills. A full driving licence is also preferable.
The team works a 35-hour week, Monday to Friday. All staff enjoy excellent terms, a pleasant working environment, and a good work-life balance. Salary from £30,000 per annum depending on experience.
Please note that recruitment to this appointment comes under CSMV’s Safer Recruitment Policy and Procedure, and applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
To apply, complete this application form and email to recruitment@csmv.co.uk.
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