CASTLE HOWARD ESTATE

Responsibility

• maintain high standards of garden presentation at all times
• maintain excellent standards of garden presentation at all times
• sensitive and efficient seasonal maintenance
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• seasonal maintenance of informal and formal areas, including lawns, hedges and both productive and ornamental displays
• liaise appropriately with more senior members of the department to create and carry out work plans etc
• culture of nursery stock and potted displays
• supervise on a day-to-day basis in guiding and supporting volunteers, work placement students, apprentices, etc
• upkeep and use of composting systems
• some supervision/ guidance of volunteers and students
• administrative support within the department, including volunteer program management, reviewing risk assessments and managing plant records
• take a responsible approach to Health & Safety in the gardens to ensure the safety of employees, volunteers and visitor
• propagation and culture of garden plants and potted displays
• be prepared to cover occasional weekend duties, for instance watering greenhouses or supporting the Estate’s events
• appropriate, timely and safe use of pesticides
• ensure compliance with relevant legislation and statutory codes of practice, as advised
• ensure all paperwork and certification required for work undertaken is fully up to date at all times
• operate in accordance with Castle Howard Health and Safety Policy at all times
• assist the Head of Landscape & Gardens with health and safety, operating within Castle Howard’s Health & Safety policy to ensure safety of staff, volunteers and visitors
• undertaking of any other duties that may reasonably be required by the Head of Landscape & Gardens

Requirements

• relevant experience of seasonal management of ornamental and productive displays
• some experience of staff and volunteer supervision
• ability to operate relevant machinery to a high standard and demonstrate necessary horticultural craft skills
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• experience of cultivation under glass or in polytunnels
• experience of similar working environment/garden with permanent collections considered desirable
• knowledge and understanding of current Health & Safety legislation
• experience with seasonal pot displays
• its 1000 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds are of world renown
• specific and demonstrable horticultural training and/or proven experience of maintenance of ornamental and productive displays
• solid basic plantsman/womanship
• capable of undertaking all aspects of horticultural work and physical challenges of the post
• knowledge of the management of composting systems
• the ideal candidate will be conscientious, practical, have basic plant knowledge and be proficient in a range of horticultural skills
• gardening: 1 year
• A friendly manner with visitors and a broad understanding of current health and safety legislation are also important
• castle Howard, designed by Sir John Vanbrugh in the late 17th century, is one of the most iconic stately homes in Britain
• in addition to sweeping lawns, two lakes, cascades, fountains, formal and walled gardens the estate also boasts the finest rhododendron and azalea collection in the North of England
• the Estate is looking for a Gardener to assist in the maintenance of the designed landscape across the Grounds and within the walled gardens
• you will be maintaining high standards of garden presentation in a way sensitive to the landscape context; carry out seasonal maintenance; effectively use composting systems; propagate and tend nursery stock and potted displays, inside and out

Earnings for position gardener

Responsibility

• oversee delivery against our Countryside Stewardship obligations and Forestry Commission Management Plan and create and implement a new plan from 2027
• oversee all contractor timber operations and independent contractors, ensuring compliance with Castle Howard policies
• manage and grow the retail log business including the management and supply of high-quality firewood and efficient delivery of logs
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• develop planting plans to create new woodland habitats in line with wider Estate strategy
• provide line management support to the Forestry team, including welfare and training oversight and compliance with H&S policies
• manage the forestry budget and associated reporting
• manage the day-to-day woodland operation duties to include monitoring health and safety policies, being on call for tree incidents, applications to North York’s District Council and the upkeep of the Tree Incident book and liaise with consultants regarding tree inspections and implement recommended actions
• maintain biosecurity management plan and monitor the woodlands for pest and diseases and implement necessary action plans
• maintain a good understanding of woodland management and funding options, including woodland creation funding, Biodiversity Net Gain and carbon sequestration

Requirements

• forestry/Woodland management expertise
• knowledge of UKWAS standards desirable
• an understanding of Woodland management plans
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• customer service/sales skills
• an understanding of other Estate operations
• forestry: 2 years

Earnings for position manager

Responsibility

• to have an understanding of the budgets and the effect on day to day running of the business
• to help to control costs and to minimise wastage
• to comply with all aspects of Food and Safety Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations at all times
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• to increase basket spend in the Farm Shop / House Shop through effective merchandising, pricing and appropriate purchasing
• assist the Retail Manager in the efficient day-to-day running of the Farm Shop / House Shop
• to maintain a high quality, a consistent and distinctive product which is consistent with the Castle Howard brand
• liaise with the stock and data controller to ensure that ordering, stock control and wastage is fully managed
• to assist with the improvement of customer service within the Farm Shop, partake in regular training & updates
• to assist in the development and implementation of changes as and when agreed by the Farm Shop Manager
• to promote and safeguard the Castle Howard brand at all times
• to be a key holder responsible for the security and opening and locking of the Farm Shop / House Shop
• to identify and address customers’ needs and requests
• to maintain a clean and hygienic showroom and storeroom at all times
• to comply with all aspects of Food Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations at all times
• to assist with the staffing and training of staff within the Farm Shop / House Shop
• to ensure appropriate staff cover at all times and assist with rota changes and arranging cover
• to assist with conducting and recording staff appraisals
• to understand the budget and financial goals set
• to implement risk assessments and to operate in accordance with Castle Howard’s Health & Safety policy at all times

Requirements

• some understanding of budgets and the effect on the day-to-day running of the business
• some experience of staff supervision
• effective communicator
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• supervising: 1 year

Earnings for position retail supervisor

Responsibility

• supervise all catering employees monitoring performance, attendance and sickness, reporting any concerns to the Catering Operations Manager
• utilise the time and attendance system for effective management of payroll and rotas
• conduct daily briefings with the team
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• complete stock order forms accurately to ensure appropriate stock levels for each group unit
• be actively involved in the production and delivery of training materials
• train, mentor and support all team members, including new starters, setting expectations and measuring against these
• use the EPOS system to support accurate stock records
• use the EPOS system as a reporting tool for the outlets’ performance
• ensure all produce is prepared, served and displayed in a clean and hygienic environment
• ensure all food regulations are adhered to including daily temperature charts and cleaning schedules
• be responsible for carrying out the emergency evacuation procedure
• liaise with other Catering Supervisors and share best practice
• undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required
• operate and cash up all tills on a daily basis, accurately completing appropriate paperwork
• be responsible for ensuring all catering waste management procedures are adhered to

Requirements

• supervising experience: 1 year
• catering: 1 year

Earnings for position supervisor

Responsibility

• supervise all catering employees monitoring performance, attendance and sickness, reporting any concerns to the Catering Operations Manager
• utilise the time and attendance system for effective management of payroll and rotas
• conduct daily briefings with the team
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• complete stock order forms accurately to ensure appropriate stock levels for each group unit
• be actively involved in the production and delivery of training materials
• train, mentor and support all team members, including new starters, setting expectations and measuring against these
• use the EPOS system to support accurate stock records
• use the EPOS system as a reporting tool for the outlets’ performance
• ensure all produce is prepared, served and displayed in a clean and hygienic environment
• ensure all food regulations are adhered to including daily temperature charts and cleaning schedules
• be responsible for carrying out the emergency evacuation procedure
• liaise with other Catering Supervisors and share best practice
• undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required
• operate and cash up all tills on a daily basis, accurately completing appropriate paperwork
• be responsible for ensuring all catering waste management procedures are adhered to

Requirements

• supervising experience: 1 year
• catering: 1 year

Earnings for position food & beverage supervisor