Vacancy - Operations Manager - Click to expand

Self Employed Operations Manager  - Horticulture

Contract - £15/hr (Part time - approx. 900 hrs per annum)


March to end September - 9am – 1pm (week days)  Negotiable
October to end February 9am – 1pm (4 days)

Essential Qualifications

HNC/HND/SVQ level 3/4 in Amenity Horticulture 
PA1 and PA6a spraying certificates

Main Duties of the Post                                                                                                         
Managing the implementation of established work schedules and any reactive maintenance within the conservatory, poly tunnel and surrounding environments. 

Duties include: 

Maintenance of high quality indoor plant displays, nutrition management and application, identification and treatment of pests and diseases and maintaining high standards of cleanliness of all structures within the conservatory  
Procurement, staging and maintenance of displays
Monitor and control conservatory environment
Lifting and transporting large batches of plants 
Working in humid and high temperature conditions
Maintenance of flower beds
Maintaining accurate records
Creating and displaying internal notices and sponsorship labels to set standards
Labelling long-term plants ensuring all labels are visible at all times
Ensuring cleanliness of all structures
Identification and control of pests and diseases  
Check oil status and procurement of fuel 

Managing control of plant and material budgets including income to annual targets

Duties include: 

Consolidation of monthly expenditure and income
Manage budget for the purpose of purchasing locally acquired materials

Managing recruitment, engagement,  training and retention of volunteers 
Inductions of new volunteers, and assist in gaining horticultural skills
H&S tool talks as required
Maintain records
Set up rota system 
Update volunteers on conservatory twice yearly
Instigate small maintenance works

Other duties

External contractor liaison
Observation hive management
Awaiting deliveries 
Maintenance programme i.e bench painting
Security matters/alarm/vandalism
Seasonal decorations
Event Support
Defect reporting
Monthly Reporting to BCL Committee
Developing fundraising opportunities
Discretionary hours in support of BCL

Please note that the above duty lists are not exhaustive


Skills: 

Proven experience in plant displays/plant care
Sound practical knowledge of conservatory/glasshouse plants 
Practical knowledge of Health and Safety processes

Personal features 
Committed to conservatory sustainability 
Passionate about plants
Excellent communicator able to Interact with a wide range of people
Eye for detail and design
Recognise and develop fundraising opportunities


Please email your cv before Wednesday 17th February 2021 to: thea.belleisleconservatory@gmail.com

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CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE

Temporary closure of Belleisle Conservatory


Since our update on the 17th March you will be aware of a number of measures that have been introduced to address the escalation of the Coronavirus pandemic within the UK. The Government has updated its guidance on social distancing, and the steps we should all be taking to reduce social interaction between people in order to reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19).  Government advice


The measures taken to delay the spread of the Coronavirus, include the closure of schools, entertainment, hospitality and indoor leisure premises which incorporates cafes, bars, restaurants, museums, galleries, libraries and much more. The intention is to limit sustained social contact, with the public urged to stay at home and avoid gatherings, as infections spread easily in closed spaces.


South Ayrshire Council has closed all buildings that are normally open to the public, and closed all non-essential services including the golf club and stable cafe at Belleisle park. 


Given the Government measures, guidance and the intention that sits behind this, the committee have reluctantly taken the decision to temporarily close the Conservatory until further notice.


In the meantime, we will continue to water and care for the plants whilst recognising the challenges of longevity and replacement of the flowering plants. We understand this is disappointing given the role the Conservatory has in the health and well-being of the community, but with your continued support we will endeavour to reopen as soon as practicably possible.


Jim Coubrough
Director
22nd March 2020