HEAD GARDENER

Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Wales is seeking a skilled individual to lead the Parks operations team. The position requires a qualification in Amenity Horticulture or significant experience in horticulture. You will be responsible for planning and delivering Grounds Maintenance operations while coordinating effectively with various stakeholders. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential. This is a full-time, permanent role offering an opportunity to make a significant impact in one of the UK's greenest cities.

Qualifications

• Possess a qualification in Amenity Horticulture or demonstrate significant experience in related fields.
• Have excellent organisational skills and maintain sound governance by keeping detailed records.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.

Responsibilities

• Lead a motivated team within the Parks operations.
• Provide planning and delivery of Grounds Maintenance operations.
• Ensure effective coordination with stakeholders through safe systems of work.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Qualification in Amenity Horticulture/Sports Grounds Maintenance

Job description

Cardiff is one of the greenest cities in the United Kingdom, and our extensive network of parks and green spaces for which our residents have a close affinity with shape it’s character, providing an expression of our capital city.

The Council recognises the contribution that these spaces make to the environmental, economic, and social well-being of the city, the important role they play in response to the climate, physical activity and health agendas and is committed to an ambitious programme of investment and sustainable development.

Provision includes 513 individual parks and green spaces, 20 of which hold Green Flag status, 47 woodland sites, 28 statutory allotments sites, 171 play facilities and 151 sports pitches / playing surfaces and our unique Riding Stables.

About the job

Working for one of the largest employers in Wales, an exciting and challenging opportunity exists for a committed and experienced individual to join and lead a motivated and passionate group of staff working within the Parks operations team.

You must possess a qualification in Amenity Horticulture/ Sports Grounds Maintenance or be able to demonstrate/ evidence significant experience in Amenity Horticulture/Green space Maintenance

This position is to provide the planning and active delivery of Grounds Maintenance operations through the effective deployment of resources, programming operations to ensure effective co-ordination with stake holders through safe systems of work.

What We Are Looking For From You

You will need to have excellent organisational skills and maintain sound governance by keeping detailed records, have the ability to plan, programme and actively deliver on the objectives of your role.

Good interpretational skills and the ability to communicate effectively in both the written and verbal form is essential. You also must be able to identify solutions / problem solve relating to a wide range of issues and stakeholders, relating to Horticulture and Green space Maintenance.

The successful candidate will also need to demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team showing a willingness to assist and support others, driving change with a commitment to meeting the objectives of the service, driving change with a commitment to meeting the objectives of the service.

Additional information

For an informal discussion about the role please contact - Parks Services, [e-mail]

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

A full current manual driving licence and use of own vehicle are essential requirements.

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We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

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Job Category Parks / Sport

Department Economic Development

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent