Landscape Foreperson – Horticulture & Hybrid Lead

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Manchester is seeking a Landscape Foreperson to supervise staff and carry out horticulture skills in maintaining the university's landscaped areas. The ideal candidate will have a high level of horticultural knowledge, excellent interpersonal skills, and experience in supervising teams. This permanent position offers a competitive pension scheme, exceptional annual leave, and other benefits. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Benefits

Market leading Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Exceptional annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over Christmas period

Local and national retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Current full U.K. driving licence required.
• Experience supervising multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff in maintenance and construction of landscaped areas.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality service.
• Document and record work sheets.

Skills

Horticulture knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Job description

A prominent educational institution in Manchester is seeking a Landscape Foreperson to supervise staff and carry out horticulture skills in maintaining the university's landscaped areas. The ideal candidate will have a high level of horticultural knowledge, excellent interpersonal skills, and experience in supervising teams. This permanent position offers a competitive pension scheme, exceptional annual leave, and other benefits. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.