Retirement Villages Group

HeadGardener

£45–65k ~AI est. West Malling, England, United Kingdom FULL TIME
The Brief

“Head Gardener at Retirement Villages Group. Skills: Landscape design, Horticultural standards, Team leadership. Design landscape concepts. Lead planning with residents”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver high-quality resident experience; Achieve operational performance

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

Physical stamina, Work outdoors year-round

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2 - 3 years’ experience as Head Gardener, 3 - 6 years’ experience as grounds person, NVQ2 in Amenity Horticulture, PA1 & PA6 Spraying Certificates, RHS General Certificate in Horticulture

What You'll Do.

Design landscape concepts

Lead planning with residents

Produce maintenance plans

Oversee grounds inspections

Support budget preparation

Monitor grounds expenditure

Use feedback to improve services

Work with contractors

Support new initiatives

Forecast resource needs

Evaluate impact and performance

Improve groundskeeping processes

Manage plant production

Maintain kitchen garden

Supply chefs with produce

Handle resident enquiries

Handle resident complaints

Contribute to environment

Take part in duty management

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate across teams; Work with residents; Work with village teams; Work with contractors

Communication Scope

Tailored communication

Process & Methodology

Planning, Prioritisation, Organisational skills

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