Nursery Manager York, England
Job description
York Campus
Horticulture
37 hours a week, permanent
Full Time
£24.901 - £27,160 AOC 22-25
Askham Bryan College is a specialist land-based college based across the North of England with centres in York, Middlesbrough, Saltaire, Wakefield and Newcastle.
We offer a wide-ranging curriculum to our Further Education students, including Arboriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture, Animal Management, Countryside and the Environment, Engineering, Equine, Floristry, Motorsport, Professional Tree Surgery, Outdoor Adventure Sport, Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness and Uniformed Public Services.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Glasshouse/Nursery Manager with a strong background in Horticulture to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Glasshouses and Nursery at our York Campus. This role will be working full time, 37 hours per week.
We are seeking an individual who will be responsible for leading on the production, growing and care of plant stocks whilst working closely with the Curriculum Area Manager to drive forward quality and ensure high standards within all elements of the study programme, full cost, community and adult education provision.
Sector experience within a commercial Horticulture setting would be beneficial.
The successful candidate will manage the Glasshouses and Nursey to increase commercial viability and ensure that all provisions are made available for the practical elements of our courses.
Educated to degree level or above in a relevant subject knowledge. With excellent knowledge of plant cultivation, stock management,iosecurity and having a keen eye on market trends. The role of Nursey Manger in Horticulture at York offers a fantastic opportunity for the right person to be a central part of our provision, working at a fantastic campus as a key part of our vision 2030 and in doing so, help to secure the future of the industry.
We define the values and qualities that we require from our people using the Askham Bryan College DNA. Hardwired in to what we do, our DNA strands ensure that all colleagues are committed to delivering with purpose, taking ownership, building trust and always learning.
We offer an inclusive, dynamic, challenging and rewarding place to work.
Our colleagues enjoy a range of generous benefits including 35 days annual leave (pro-rata) in addition to bank holidays, ample free parking, canteen facilities, support for continuous professional development, Teacher’s Pension/Local Government Pension and a range of employee benefits as well as the opportunity to work within spectacular grounds.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
For more information, please refer to the Job Description and person specification.
Closing Date: 1st July 2023
Interview Date: TBC
