Lead Gardener for Healing Garden & Volunteers

Horticulture Jobs; Glasgow; In loco; GBP 35.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Horatio’s Garden in Glasgow is seeking a Head Gardener to oversee the hospital garden, nurture patient-focused activities and lead a part-time Garden Coordinator and volunteers. You will work with NHS staff and Horatio’s Garden colleagues to create a welcoming, thriving space for patients and visitors.

The role requires practical gardening expertise, leadership experience and a commitment to eco-conscious gardening, biodiversity and safe practices.

Competenze

• Practical gardener with garden management experience.
• RHS Level 3 or equivalent Diploma in Horticulture.
• Experience leading and managing teams.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and IT skills (Office 365).

Mansioni

• Maintain high horticultural standards and seasonal planting plans.
• Lead patient-focused gardening activities and access projects.
• Recruit and manage garden volunteers and the Garden Coordinator.
• Develop relationships with NHS staff, supporters and partners.
• Oversee health, safety, safeguarding and budget reporting.

Conoscenze

Gardening experience

Team leadership

Volunteer management

Stakeholder engagement

IT skills (MS Office)

Formazione

RHS Level 3 or Diploma in Horticulture

Strumenti

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint

Descrizione del lavoro

Horatio’s Garden in Glasgow is seeking a Head Gardener to oversee the hospital garden, nurture patient-focused activities and lead a part-time Garden Coordinator and volunteers. You will work with NHS staff and Horatio’s Garden colleagues to create a welcoming, thriving space for patients and visitors.

The role requires practical gardening expertise, leadership experience and a commitment to eco-conscious gardening, biodiversity and safe practices.