Head Gardener

A reliable, skilled Head Gardener required for renowned organisation, Irish Seed Savers Association

Working with a team of three to maintain the heritage seed gardens, including 3 individual growing areas, 6 polytunnels, a glasshouse and seed bank.

Reporting to: Seed Co-ordinator

Hours: 4 Days per week

Main Responsibilities:

• Organic seed-to- seed crop production; sowing, planting, transplanting, tending, harvesting and overall soil management.
• Supervision of the garden team, volunteers and work experience students;
• Planning, organising and prioritising garden work in collaboration with seed coordinator, including observations, record keeping and project work.
• Follow existing plans for seed sowing and rotations
• Maintenance of; beds, polytunnels, hedges, paths, sheds.
• Operating and maintaining garden machinery & tools.
• Maintaining IOFGA standards and preparing a report.
• Observance and implementation of Health & Safety requirements (PPE, safe work methods).
• Collaborate with Nursery and Orchard team, Education team and Facilities and Maintenance worker for effective planning and management of 20-acre heritage gardens, orchards and school gardens
• Participate in ISSA On-site events, talks and tours (4 per year)
• Participate in offsite events, representing Irish Seed Savers Association (2-4 per year)
• Collaborate with other Departments within ISSA to ensure all aspects of organisational needs are attended to.
• Contributing to ISSA newsletter/publications

Tasks may be assigned which are outside of the above expectations, as per the requirements of your supervisor, the Seed-to- Seed Department, and the Organisation.

Essential:

• An enthusiastic, highly skilled gardener with strong experience in organic horticulture
• Horticulture qualification
• Experience with seed-to- seed production preferable
• Experienced in long-term soil fertility management
• Ability to use own initiative and efficiently organise/manage a team
• Multitasking, attention to detail, focused
• Strong physical strength/capabilities
• Experience with farming machinery and tools
• Carpentry and DIY skills

Applications to be made before 5 pm 2nd February 2017. (Interviews will be held February 8th)

Go to JobsInHorticulture.ie to apply for the job.