Head of Gardens & Landscape

GRIMSTHORPE CASTLE GARDENS

HEAD OF GARDENS & LANDSCAPE

An  experienced  and  knowledgeable  candidate  is  being  sought  for  the  position
of Head of Gardens & Landscape at Grimsthorpe Castle, Lincolnshire.

The gardens cover an area of approximately 70 acres and are open to the public
seasonally.  They  include  herbaceous  borders,  formal  hedges  and  topiary,
ornamental kitchen garden, extensive lawns, roses, and woodland. The gardens
are  set  within  3000  acres  of  Grade  1  listed  landscape  consisting  of  large
nationally important areas of SSSI wood pasture and limestone grassland.

in  horticulture  and  related  fields

ideal  candidate  will  be  suitably  qualified  with  significant  practical
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experience
including  arboriculture  and
conservation. Supervisory experience for the day-to-day management of a small
team is a necessity along with excellent plant knowledge and competence with
the use of a wide range of machinery. Knowledge of H&S legislation and good
working  practice  are  required  along  with the need  to  be punctual,  flexible,  and
hard working.

A  competitive  salary  will  be  offered  along  with  a  contributory  pension  and  life
assurance scheme. Training will be provided to enable work within the gardens
to be carried out as efficiently and safely as possible.

Further information can be found on our website or from:

Grimsthorpe Estate Office, Grimsthorpe,
BOURNE, PE10 0LY
recruitment@grimsthorpe.co.uk
www.grimsthorpe.co.uk  (click on The Estate page and Job Vacancies)

The Grimsthorpe and Drummond Castle Trust Limited is a Registered Charity, Charity No:
1356661