Head Gardener, Moascar

Head Gardener, Moascar

Location: Moascar
Contract Type: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 42 hours per week excluding breaks. Spread over 6 days per week: Saturday to Thursday

About this Role and You:
As a global organisation, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) operates in over 150 countries and territories, and honours and cares for the men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars, ensuring they will never be forgotten. Funded by six Member Governments, our work began with building, and now maintaining, cemeteries at 23,000 locations all over the world.

Today, over a century after we first began, our work continues through our staff, supporters and volunteers who preserve our unique cultural, horticultural and architectural heritage and ensure that the stories of those who died are told.

As the Head Gardener, you will play a crucial role in organising, planning, and overseeing the horticultural and caretaking work of the gardening staff. You will provide clear instructions to ensure day-to-day tasks are carried out efficiently and to a high standard. Additionally, you will be responsible for the management of subordinate team members, which includes performance reviews, routine disciplinary matters, and overall team morale.

Supporting the Line Manager, you will help ensure that all Health & Safety policies and procedures are adhered to, promoting safe working practices at all times and setting an example of good workplace behaviour. Reporting and responding to workplace accidents or near misses will also be part of your responsibilities.

A significant part of the role involves ensuring that all horticultural machinery, irrigation systems, equipment, and vehicles are kept in good running order by following maintenance schedules. You will also monitor and report structural defects, environmental changes, or instances of vandalism or degradation to the appropriate authorities and your supervisor.

You will be able to demonstrate
The role may also include undertaking additional duties as assigned by or on behalf of Technical Hort Supervisor, requiring flexibility and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Substantial experience in team management or working in horticulture.

Everyone who works for us, or with us, share our values which are formed around the concept of CARE (Commitment, Ambition, Respect and Excellence) We are proud and committed to ensuring we bring this to life every day, for ourselves, each other and those who lost their lives.

What We Offer:
15 days annual leave for the first year - 21 days annual leave from the second year / 30 days for those above 50 or have been contributing to Social Insurance for over 10 years.

Generous pension scheme with CWGC contributing 11%.

Medical and Life cover insurance on completing probation.

How to Apply:
If you're passionate about horticulture and possess these skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Simply apply by sending us your CV and cover letter via our Career Portal.

The Commission is an Equal Opportunities Employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time once we receive sufficient applications and encourage all interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.