Chargehand Gardener

Overview

To contribute to delivering an excellent heritage visitor attraction through the supervision of staff, budgets, operational activities, services, assets and infrastructure in line with service objectives and management plans. This role will lead on the development, management and delivery of the historic gardens and grounds and their use for public access and events.

• Lead the supervision and continued development of the historic gardens and grounds in line with the Strategy and to assist in the continuing development of management and development plans.
• Encourage public access and volunteer involvement; promote the site through activities, events and positive visitor experiences; participate in consultation and monitoring of feedback to enable continual improvement.
• Provide on‑site support to external organisers of events and activities and ensure that health and safety and legal requirements are met.
• Undertake team supervision, ensuring staff are well briefed and trained, issues are tackled immediately, impact is monitored and learning implemented.
• Effectively manage all resources to maximise efficiency; motivate and develop the gardens and grounds team to deliver a commercial approach to the running of the visitor attraction.
• Supervise supplier and contractor relationships and monitor performance, ensuring goods and services conform to contract requirements.
• Ensure procurement of goods and services is in accordance with financial regulations, corporate policy and legal requirements.
• Represent the Climate Energy and Green spaces service at all appropriate internal and external meetings.
• Assist with recruitment, retention and development of staff, ensuring maximum productivity; assist with training, skills development, training provision and timely completion of appraisals.
• Deliver the internal communications strategy, keeping all staff informed of key messages and site developments.
• Assist with health, safety and security; ensure regular checks and up‑to‑date paperwork, adhere to current health and safety guidelines and handle emergency situations in line with policy.
• Willing to take personal responsibility and abide by the Council's Health and Safety Policy.
• Willing to abide by the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy in the duties of the post and as an employee of the Council.
• Perform duties having regard to an employee's responsibility under Health, Safety and Wellbeing.
• Participate in appraisal, training and development activities to maintain up‑to‑date knowledge and skills.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti‑discriminatory manner, upholding equality and diversity of Leeds City Council.
• Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation or abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
• Be flexible and adaptable to change, assisting other services as required commensurate to grade.
• Work within the Council's flexibility protocol and work within the specified parameters.

• Ability to supervise and work as part of a team.
• Relevant skills to maintain a top quality attraction.
• Embrace the Council Values.
• Treat people fairly and with respect.
• A relevant minimum NVQ Level 3 or suitable period of relevant experience.
• Ability to effectively inspire, lead, motivate and manage individuals and teams.
• Ability to monitor and review performance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
• Ability to manage a diverse range of service issues.
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple and conflicting tasks to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage and deliver projects to agreed timescales.
• Ability to work within a project team environment.
• Good ICT skills (e.g. email, word processing, spreadsheets, database).
• Ability to lead and manage services in accordance with Leeds City Council's values and equality standards.
• Knowledge of best practice in horticulture in a historic environment.
• Knowledge of the management of an estate or visitor attraction.
• Knowledge of health and safety management.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Experience delivering excellent quality grounds and…