Gardener

KEY PURPOSE

To ensure that the garden and related policies of Crarae Garden are managed and maintained as a nationally recognized gardens of historical and horticultural importance, contributing to the property’s’ overall conservation and development, and its enjoyment by visitors and supporters.

The role of ‘Gardener’ as a key member of the Crarae Gardening Team will be heavily involved in the care and maintenance of the gardens and wider designed landscapes.                                                              

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Key Purposes of the job will be met by:

• Undertaking practical maintenance of the garden (e.g. managing trees and shrubs, herbaceous plants, and bulbs; turf care; pest/disease/weed control; staking, plant propagation, plant nutrition, composting and soil improvement to the required standards expected by the Trust and for the maximum safety of, and enjoyment by visitors including other professionals in the horticultural industry;
•  Demonstrating: self-motivation, organisation, planning, prioritisation, good time management and attention to detail;
• On occasion, supervising and working with volunteers and/or staff members to ensure they deliver required outputs at the appropriate standard, and gain benefit/satisfaction from their activities;
• Undertaking other reasonable duties as may, from time to time, be required to ensure the smooth running of the property;
•  Ensuring compliance with the Trust’s health, safety, and environment policies and procedures.
• Fostering positive relationships with local communities and organisations and promote the work of the Trust.