The Shuttleworth Botanic Garden has been developing for 14 years and the continuous increase in activities requires recruiting a number of new roles including the position of Landscape Manager.

Our Living Collection is curated in designed landscapes that are created using natural rock and water features, engineering and earth moving. Extending to around 300 acres, the gardens will protect a significant Living Collection mainly propagated from seed in its expanding nursery. SBG continues to increase its scientific, public and educational activities with both national and international interest groups and partners.

Role Summary

The Landscape Manager will require specific knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and benefit the project including specialist knowledge in landscapes, temperate plants and education and mentoring.

A genuine passion for their work ,an inquisitive mind, attention to detail and the ability to innovate will lead to success in the role and help to develop the project and their colleagues.

The role will report to one of the directors of Botanical Operations Limited, the operational arm of the SBG.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage work programmes to achieve specific objectives.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, designers, partners and visitors.
• Promote the SBG and engage with specialist partners.
• Ensure adherence with the SBG Living Collection Mission and Policy.
• Provide empathetic, professional leadership to team members.
• Participate in relevant training.
• Undertake work-related travel.
• Contribute to staff performance reviews and appraisals.
• Promote and manage proactive health and safety adhering to the Health and Safety Policy
• Initiate, run and manage education, training and mentoring programs for SBG staff and visitors.
• Drive on public roads and estate land.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Hold a relevant academic qualification at level 5 (HND) or degree level.
• Have a minimum of seven years’ experience in notable landscape, botanic or garden projects, such experience to include people management.
• Understand large landscape design and implementation in theory and practice.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of plants, nomenclature, cultivation and suitability.
• Be able to interpret planting plans and propose possible adjustments based on personal knowledge.
• Have a good understanding of soil science.
• Show dynamic and engaging methods of inspiring colleagues to engage, be productive and develop their abilities.
• Demonstrate drive and determination to achieve objectives, willingness to meet challenges, versatile problem solving and proactive work planning.

General

This role is based in the Isle of Man full-time and largely based outdoors.

The successful candidate will need to have a full driving licence as the role involves working at different sites on the Island.

A generous salary, relocation package, the option to join the company pension scheme and other benefits are offered.

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