Full time 40 hours per week
Salary up to £24000 plus performance bonus
30 days annual leave including bank holidays
This is a full-time role for a professional gardener
Deadline for applications: 31 July 2020
The Gardens Team at the Newt in Somerset (Nursery, Gardens & Woodlands) are dedicated to understanding, developing, curating, protecting and managing our living collection of plants in an environment where visitors are encouraged to experience and learn about plants, garden history, habitats and to enjoy the gardens. The Nursery team provides plant production for both edible and ornamental garden use and display, with the focus on providing produce to meet the Estate Food Vision need utilising modern facilities and practices. A number of benefits are available - please see recruitment website for information. Position Summary
Under direct supervision, the Greenhouse grower undertakes the propagation, cultivation and conservation of plants grown in protected environments. Implementing the production and maintenance programmes to provide quality, edible crops that meet the needs of the estate food vision, whilst maintaining our visually appealing visitor attraction. The grower will assist the Head of Nursery with daily operational requirements and maintenance of areas within the Nursery, helping to further develop and improve the nursery outputs and projects. You should have a good general knowledge of growing fruit and vegetables along with the ability to lead or work as part of a team. Key Responsibilities:
Implement and assist the Nursery production schedule, maintaining the nursery to a high horticultural standard for public display and cultivation of edible produce, utilising naturally grown and integrated pest management practises; Assists with all aspects of greenhouse production, including ordering and accessioning (IrisBG); Use the highest standard of horticultural techniques to establish and maintain diverse nursery operations, including routine and special projects as requested; Provide quality produce from crops raised in polytunnels, in alignment with the harvesting schedule and adhering to produce specifications to meet the Food & Beverage department’s Estate Food Vision, keeping accurate records; Ensure public engagement that enhances the visitor experience through representing the history, value and vision of the Newt and collaborate with Candide to share the Newt narrative; Participate in education programs and conducts tours and workshops when required including but not limited to evenings and weekends; Actively participates in professional societies and other organisations to disseminate and share ideas and keep current on industry developments with the aim to constantly monitor and improve cultivational practices and strive for Horticultural excellence. Skills and Experience - Minimum of two years of horticultural experience in a greenhouse/nursery production setting.
- Certificate/Diploma and/or bachelor’s degree in horticulture, agriculture or related field with 2 to 3 years’ experience; or 4 years of horticulture experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Advanced understanding of correct horticultural practices and experience in all aspects of routine productive horticulture and garden maintenance, including but not limited to planting, weed identification and control, cultural requirements of edibles as well as solid plant identification knowledge.
- Experience in a greenhouse or nursery production preferred.
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