HEAD GARDENER
Full Time
£33,000 per annum plus monthly tronc, typically £2,400 annually
40 hours
Tronc typically over £200 per month (£2,400 per year)
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK
Nestled within the rolling North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall is a historic property dating back to the 17th century that offers a seamless fusion of stately grandeur and contemporary luxury. A member of Relais & Chateaux and PoB Hotels, the five-star hotel boasts an impressive array of 47 opulent bedrooms and suites. Complemented by a selection of five indulgent restaurants and three exquisite bars, combined with an award-winning spa and cutting-edge gym, Grantley Hall stands out as a uniquely distinctive luxury hotel experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Horitculture experience is essential
- Reporting directly to the Director of Facilities
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations on the 40 Acre estate
- Over seeing the Lawn Technician and Horticulturist and team of gardeners
- Responsible for overseeing build up to onsite events build up and break down
- Daily walk arounds and inspections as appropriate to ensure 5 Star standards are maintained across the whole estate
- Responsible for actively managing all Health & Safety matters relating to the estate, ensuring the highest levels of compliance and legal requirements are achieved creating a safe working environment for all building users
- Procuring and proactively managing all planned, proactive, and reactive estate operations, in person or via online systems where appropriate, personally ensuring these are provided the highest levels of service and appropriate evidence is recorded on site and using online systems
- Re-tendering service contracts to ensure exacting standards and value for money
- Understand client requirements and provide solutions to meet and exceed needs and contribute to customer objectives
- Continuously review and introduce best practice
- Assisting with the setting, managing, monitoring, and achieving of service charge budget targets
- Be the estate teams’ point of contact, for any questions or queries
- Consult with the Director of Facilities on all major decisions and actions in the department
- Ensure the extensive grounds are maintained to the highest standards, working alongside the Gardeners to ensure day to day tasks are met
- Foster a collaborative working approach with colleagues
- Maintain good relationships with contractors employed for specific purposes, such as tree surgeons or building service engineers.
- Deal with rotas, sickness, emails, ordering, raising purchase orders and dealing with external contractors etc
- Will also need to be prepared to be in any meetings, both internal and external
Key Skills, Qualities & Experience
- Hands on approach to work, always being productive and looking to improve
- Passionate about horticulture
- Detail orientated and drives sta