Plant Nursery Manager

Are you passionate about horticulture and empowering others? This could be the perfect role for you. Join Brunswick Organic Nursery as a Plant Nursery Manager and benefit from 35 days holidays including bank holidays pro rata and a competitive salary!

Plant Production Area Leader
York, YO23

• Part time (Minimum 28 hours per week) with some seasonal overtime required.
• Permanent position
• £22,648 pro-rata (based on 37.5 hours FTE). Salary increase is pending confirmation for April 2024 but is expected to be in the region of £25,000 pro-rata.

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Brunswick Organic Nursery is a registered charity based in Bishopthorpe, York, which provides a productive and rewarding environment for people with learning disabilities to work in. Our work builds skills and confidence, supports wellbeing and develops independence through offering opportunities in different work areas. These include horticulture (growing plants at our garden nursery, contract gardening service for the local community and growing organic fruit and vegetables), woodwork, office administration, crafts and cooking. We have an exciting opportunity for someone to continue to develop both our Plant Nursery and the opportunities it offers for people who wish to work in it.  This role is about both plants and people. We’re looking for someone who thrives on enabling and supporting others to learn and develop in horticulture. You must be able to build genuine connections with the people you work alongside, be able to think holistically about people and take responsibility for the team’s welfare whilst at work.

About the role:

As our Plant Production Area Leader, you'll oversee both Plant Nursery operations and the development of opportunities for our team members. Responsibilities include managing plant production, budgeting, record-keeping, and leading staff.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting people with learning disabilities to work in our Plant Nursery
• Growing a range of high quality plants
• Managing plant production within the nursery
• Collaborating with management and shop teams
• Budgeting management and record-keeping
• Ensuring health and safety compliance
• Leading and supporting our staff team

The ideal candidate:

We are ideally looking for someone with:

• Horticulture qualification or relevant experience
• Experience in plant production management
• Knowledge of garden plants and growing techniques
• Strong leadership and motivational skills
• Ability to support individuals with diverse abilities

Benefits:

• Competitive salary rising to circa £25,000 per annum in April 2024
• 35 days holiday including bank holidays pro-rata
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Friendly and supportive team environment

Deadline for applications: 9am, Wednesday 17th April 2024.

Please note: An enhanced DBS check will be sought if you are offered the role.

If you're ready to make a difference and join a dynamic team, apply now!

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Production Manager, Production Leader, Horticultural Supervisor, Plant Nursery Manager, Greenhouse Operations Coordinator, Garden Centre Manager, Community Gardening Coordinator