Garden Supervisor

Carnegie Clubs (International) Ltd; Dornoch; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of gratuities

33 days annual leave pro-rata

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Company Vehicle

Occupational sick pay

Family friendly support

Life assurance cover

Wellbeing support access

Cycle to work scheme

Free meals on shift

Staff gym access

Team events

Job summary

Carnegie Clubs (International) Ltd | Skibo Castle, Highland, is seeking a Gardens Supervisor to lead the gardens team and support the Head Gardener in all day‑to‑day operations. You will plan and coordinate daily and weekly work, ensure safety and environmental practices, and drive high horticultural standards across Walled Garden, Croft, glasshouses and lodges.

You will bring strong supervisory experience and deep plant knowledge, with excellent leadership, planning and communication skills,

Qualifications

• Strong horticultural and supervisory experience.
• Proven ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Experience planning and prioritising daily/weekly work.
• Sound knowledge of plants including trees, shrubs, roses, herbaceous plants, bulbs and edible crops.
• Full driving licence and flexibility to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Gardener in day‑to‑day running of the Gardens team; plan, prioritise and coordinate daily and weekly work.
• Lead, support and develop the Gardens team; set clear expectations and high standards.
• Be a visible, hands‑on presence within the gardens; lead by example and share horticultural knowledge.
• Ensure gardens are maintained to the highest standards using appropriate techniques and practices.
• Oversee maintenance of the Walled Garden, Croft, glasshouses, ornamental areas, borders and guest lodges.
• Help plan seasonal horticultural work; manage resources effectively.
• Support health, safety and environmental practices across Gardens; assist with new systems and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve ways of working and develop the gardens.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Horticultural knowledge

Team development

Planning & prioritising

Health & safety knowledge

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Flexible / weekend work

Communication skills

Tools

Horticultural machinery

Job description

Garden Supervisor

Application Deadline: 23 October 2026

Department: Gardens

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Skibo Castle, Highland

Reporting To: Head Gardener

Description

At Skibo, our Gardens are at the heart of the estate, creating beautiful, productive and memorable spaces for members and guests to enjoy. As Gardens Supervisor, you’ll play a hands‑on role in caring for these spaces while supporting and guiding the gardens team to maintain the highest horticultural standards.

From productive growing to maintaining the Walled Garden, Croft, glasshouses, ornamental areas and guest lodges, you’ll combine practical horticultural expertise with strong organisation and team leadership. You’ll help plan daily and weekly work, develop and support team members, and ensure work is carried out safely, efficiently and to the standards expected at Skibo.

Working as part of a small, dedicated team, you’ll take pride in nurturing plants, improving our gardens and sharing your knowledge and experience. Through your practical approach, attention to detail and commitment to Skibo’s values, you’ll help create exceptional surroundings that are enjoyed by members, guests and the wider estate team.

About The Role

As Gardens Supervisor, you will support the Head Gardener in the day‑to‑day running of the gardens, providing hands‑on leadership and guidance to the team while ensuring our gardens and grounds are maintained to the highest horticultural standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support the Head Gardener in the day‑to‑day running of the Gardens team, helping to plan, prioritise and coordinate daily and weekly work.
• Lead, support and develop the Gardens team, setting clear expectations and high standards while creating a positive, collaborative and motivated working environment.
• Be a visible, hands‑on presence within the gardens, leading by example and sharing your horticultural knowledge and experience with the team.
• Ensure the gardens and grounds are maintained to the highest standards, using appropriate techniques and management practices.
• Oversee the practical maintenance of the Walled Garden, Croft, glasshouses, ornamental areas, herbaceous borders and guest lodges.
• Help plan and schedule seasonal horticultural work, ensuring resources are used effectively and priorities are clearly communicated.
• Support the Head Gardener in maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental practice across the Gardens department as well as supporting with new systems and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve the way the Gardens team works, encouraging good practice, sharing knowledge and continually developing the gardens.

About You

We are looking for someone who has, strong horticultural and supervisory experience, excellent leadership skills and a genuine passion for gardens.

You will have:

• Proven experience in a previous Supervisor role, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Experience allocating daily tasks and organising workloads to ensure priorities are met efficiently and to a consistently high standard.
• Sound and demonstrable knowledge of plants, including trees, shrubs, roses, herbaceous plants, bulbs and edible crops.
• Good knowledge of horticultural machinery and equipment, including their safe and effective use and routine maintenance.
• Demonstrable experience of supervising and supporting a team, with the ability to motivate others and lead by example.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to work closely with the Head Gardener and wider Gardens team.
• Good organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise work effectively across changing seasonal requirements.
• Experience of supporting staff development, including providing guidance, feedback and contributing to performance reviews.
• An understanding of health and safety within a horticultural environment, including the ability to contribute to risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Competence in using Microsoft Office and completing basic administration and records.
• A dependable, committed and flexible approach, with a genuine willingness to learn, develop and undertake relevant training.
• A full driving licence and the flexibility to work weekends when required.

Benefits

• Share of gratuities
• 33 days annual leave pro-rata
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Company Vehicle
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly support
• Life assurance cover
• Access to wellbeing platforms providing support on nutrition, exercise, health, finances, legal support and more
• Cycle to work and tech scheme
• Free meals on shift
• Complimentary use of staff gym
• Team events