Head Gardener F/M - Beaumont Hamel

We are looking for a Head Gardener F/M to join our teams at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) which honours the 1.7 million men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars, ensuring they will never be forgotten. Our work commemorates the war dead, from building and maintaining our cemeteries and memorials at 23,000 locations in more than 150 countries to preserving our extensive records and archives. Our values and aims, laid out in 1917, are as relevant now as they were 100 years ago. Location : Beaumont Hamel group located Newfoundland Memorial Park, Beaumont-Hamel, Hauts de France 80300 Contract type : Permanent contract Salary : To be determined according to profile - Meal allowance - Laundry bonus Benefits : Medical insurance (Mutuelle) - Provident Scheme (Prévoyance) - 13th month from 6 months of seniority Working hours: 35 hours annualised with flexible working hours ranging from 35 to 42.5 hours per week, according to an internally-defined schedule. Compensation in RTT. Job Description: Together with the SHG or in the event the post manages a smaller group, is responsible for the daily management of a mobile team of horticultural workers responsible for carrying out the horticultural maintenance programme for cemeteries and memorials located in a given geographical area, in compliance with the objectives and standards set by the Commission, and within the framework of the most efficient and economical management possible. The position requires a good balance between executing management activities and horticultural manual work. Key responsibilities: Supports the SHG/ Hort Supervisor in evaluating the maintenance work necessary to maintain the level of excellence expected from visiting the group’s sites. Ensure that the work programme is carried out by the team in accordance with Commission standards. Supports the SHG/ Hort Supervisor in the management of all the members of his/her team; assists with the organization, within structured time scales of,: the physical presence/rotation of the team throughout the year according to the need and in compliance with the legal framework; assists with the organization/anticipation of the requirements in relation to equipment, materials according to the pre-established annual time-scales and delivers assigned objectives. Participates in various daily manual activities of the team. Keeps daily records, (throughout the year in an agenda) of the main activities carried outby the team. Develops team members and identifies individual outperformance. Allocates and monitors development opportunities/projects within their group Investigates disciplinary matters within the team in support of and together with management/HR Notifies the SHG/ Hort Supervisor, and in his absence the Works Department, of any structural defects found. Inform its SHG/ Hort Supervisor of any future or ongoing development projects taking place in the environment of one of the cemeteries or memorials in its area and notify it of any maintenance or deterioration problems. Ensure the proper use and regular maintenance of the group’s vehicles. Alerts the SHG/ Hort Supervisor, or in its absence the Transport Department, of any problem or malfunction. Ensure the proper maintenance, use and storage of the group’s horticultural machines in order to optimize their lifespan. Discuss with his SHG the need for machine renewals. Assists the SHG/Hort supervisor in the preparation of the annual programme of renovation works, including the work programme for the winter period Carries out the first steps in the event of vandalism or damage to public authorities and informs its SHG and the Administrative Department of the WEA France zone as soon as it is noticed. May represent the Commission at external meetings or ceremonies. Inform and guide visitors. In general, it participates actively in all the projects of its Service and the Commission, as required and as instructed. Complies with Health and Safety rules and procedures when performing his/her work. Plan, organize and define the daily work program. Manages and assumes responsibility for team members. Profile required : Knowledge of the computer tool and software of the MS Office and Internet Pack, or willingness to learn. Knowledge of all Commission standards. Knowledge of the Commission's policies and procedures Successful completion of all horticultural modules and training for horticultural machines. Experience in team management (mobile). Valid driving licence B. An alignment and adherence to the Commission’s Values: CARE → COMMITMENT, AMBITION, RESPECT et EXCELLENCE. Health and Safety responsibility for self and others.