Botanics Team Leader

You will be responsible for supporting the maintenance and development of the Botanical collection to maximise its contribution to our goals of conservation, education and research whilst delivering a first-class zoological and visitor attraction landscape. This includes leading a team of gardeners in all aspects of people management and daily planning and supervision of horticultural work required for maintaining a complex and diverse landscape such as Paignton Zoo. NVQ3, ND or above in Horticulture or a closely related field and 4 years of professional gardening experience, preferably within a high-quality horticultural establishment open to visitors. You will be competent in using a wide range of horticultural machinery. Relevant competency tickets are desirable in spraying, tractor driving and chainsaw use/ tree felling., The successful candidate will have a relevant qualification and significant experience working in a large public garden, Zoo or similar environment at a senior level. You will have excellent communication skills and a proven track record of leading teams, including in all aspects of Health and Safety (risk assessments, safe systems of work, and safety culture). You will have good IT and record-keeping skills. You will also have a broad knowledge of garden management, landscape planting design and digital plant record-keeping systems. We are looking for an exceptional individual with a positive and enthusiastic outlook who can adapt to change, motivate the team and lead them to work to a high standard.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join our Botanics team on a permanent contract. This is a full time role working 38.75 hours over 5 days, working hours will vary over a 7 day rota, including weekends and bank holidays. The salary for this position is £31,212.35 per annum., * 33 days paid holiday pro-rata (inclusive of Bank Holidays) Company sick pay

• Branded uniform provided (as required)

• Relevant internal and external training provided

• Free entry to our zoos for staff and immediate family

• Complimentary tickets

• Discounts in our Catering and Retail outlets (as applicable)

• Free staff parking

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Employee discounts platform