1 Agriculture / Fishing / Forestry jobs in Aberfeldy, Perth And Kinross

In this hands-on role as Head Gardener Glenlyon Estate you will work closely with the Glenlyon Operations Director and estate team to ensure the estate and gardens are well maintained and always looking at their best. You will develop and implement our long-term sustainable plan for the estate, taking responsibility for managing and maintaining high standards across all estate gardens including Glenlyon House, the Farmhouse, McGregor's Cottage and the surrounding estate grounds and landscape. And at times supporting the wider gardening and landscape team across Taymouth Castle Golf and Sport Club's and other estates in the area. In this important guest-facing role you help create exceptional and memorial visits for all members and their guests and be comfortable delivering tours and hosting garden talks whilst being the face and expert of Glenlyon gardens. As our Glen is known for its breathtaking scenery and steep tree-covered hillsides, craggy mountains and the meandering River Lyon being passionate about this beauty is easy, you need to have an enthusiastic and people-centric / collaborative team-working approach. Discover the role.. Managing the developing and implementing of all horticultural maintenance requirements - weeding, pruning, planting, annual seasonal bedding operations, pest and disease control, fertilising, watering and general grass cutting. Ensuring the gardens and grounds are maintained to a pristine condition. Co-ordinating and overseeing the design and layout of the gardens and outdoor spaces to ensure they look attractive, are functional and practical. Planting, propagation and cultivation of all plants, shrubs, trees and flowers in the garden and greenhouse, ensuring that they are healthy and thriving Delivering garden maintenance work with the estate team in the upkeep of garden structures, such as fences, trellises, composting areas and other areas. Assisting with hard and soft landscaping projects including preparation of ground, paving, simple construction, grubbing out, planting, including trees/shrubs and other general landscaping. Surveying, collecting and maintaining accurate records of work conducted throughout the gardens such as planting schedules, maintenance records and inventory data. Providing relevant briefings and formal reports to the Estate Operations Director with updates on garden conditions, surrounding areas and estate environment, supplemented and supported with regular photography. Managing and overseeing the budget for Glenlyon gardens and surrounding landscape. You will take responsibility for achieving and executing a safe working environment and culture by complying with health and safety, and other compliance requirements in the gardens and garden areas of operation including use of personal protective equipment, tools, machinery, fertilisers, chemicals and safe working practices to protect health, safety and welfare of all team members, members and visitors. Maintain an inventory of all the tools and equipment used for gardening and landscaping, ensuring that they are in good condition with parts or replacements ordered as required; faults, defects, risks and ensuring any hazards are reported. Actioning and keeping up to date all garden associated RAMS (Risk Assessment Method Statements), COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and MDS (Model Development Specifications). Managing in accordance with Scottish Waste Regulations. Implementing and developing workplace policies and procedures as directed by Glenlyon Operations Director. Recruiting, developing and supervising the garden estate team of workers as and when appropriate - including seasonal and contracted workers.

You will be working primarily outdoors in all weather conditions and should be able to perform physical tasks as part of the role. Discover you.. Previous horticultural experience in the same or a similar role and/or environment collaborating with a small team. A strong knowledge and vision of horticulture and proficient in the use of Information Communication Technology. An up-to-date knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations. Experience of writing and reviewing risk assessments and standards of procedures. Ability to manage budgets and work under pressure to juggle competing priorities with minimum supervision. A high standard of personal presentation and attention to detail with exemplary time management. Excellent communication, influencing and people skills with a natural ability to build rapport and strong relationships creating an enjoyable place to work. Understand the need to be agile and adapt accordingly to suit the profile of the business, including the ability to adjust working days and hours of work to meet business needs, as and when required.

Discovery Land Company is a US-based developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties. Discover us.. Taymouth Castle Golf and Sport Club is Discovery's second European private members-only golf & sport community. Nestled between two national parks and at the head of Loch Tay in Kenmore, Perthshire, the club incorporates several land estates and is rich in history with dramatic views, offering endless adventures. This private lifestyle-driven community will offer 125 residences, a renovated world-class golf course and practice facility, wellness and recreation facilities, a range of outdoor pursuits as well as a refurbished 19th century castle to offer a clubhouse with a range of food & beverage outlets and indoor activities. The Club also offers additional facilities at a nearby farm and mountain estate. Taymouth Castle offers a membership that values its relationships, its health, its leisure time, and is a modern community that honours Scotland's strong legacy of history, outdoor adventure and, most importantly, fun. Please note the selected candidate must have the right to work in the UK as we cannot offer visa sponsorship and offers are subject to successful completion of our reference and background checks.

Embracing the breathtaking scenery in this part of Scotland and immersing yourself into the local community, working at Taymouth Castle Golf & Sport Club is more than a job, it offers a 'lifestyle.' Offers a chance to be part of the team building a project for generations to come.

• Competitive Salary
• Assistance with temporary relocation accommodation
• Uniform Provided
• Meal on duty (free of charge)
• Use of on-site staff gym
• Access to staff activities
• Various benefits including discounted local accommodation for friends and family to visit.
• Work-Family Culture
We are situated on the A827 between Kenmore and Aberfeldy. Close to the A9. Perth (1hour) Stirling and Edinburgh Airport (1.5hours) Glasgow (2 hours).