Gardens and Grounds Team Leader

The Gannochy Trust is a registered charity and was founded in 1937 by Arthur Kinmond Bell (known as A K Bell) who was a partner in the Arthur Bell and Sons whisky business. A K Bell established the Trust to manage and develop the housing estate he had built in the Gannochy area of Perth, and to distribute any surplus funds for the benefit of charities and other public causes in Perthshire. Our work today has been developed to support the full realisation of our founder’s visionary philanthropy; we provide 282 houses for rent and distribute around £4.5 million in grants annually.

Due to the retirement of the current postholder, the Trust is seeking to recruit a practical and enthusiastic manager to oversee the efficient supervision and direction of the estate grounds team, currently 6 in number. The Trust’s estate includes our exemplar housing; Quarrymill woodland park with areas of ancient woodland; the Doo’cot cricket ground with two full-size pitches; community greenspaces including a children’s playpark, village green, orchard, and duck pond; various non-domestic buildings; and tenanted farmland. The estate is well known for the exceptional standard of maintenance delivered by the grounds team.

The role will be responsible for the effective maintenance and development of the community grounds, cricket pitches, communal gardens, playpark and woodlands to ensure the current high standards are maintained. You will also contribute to the overall effective operation of the Trust’s estate service.

In return we offer excellent terms and conditions including 36 days annual holiday (rising to 41 days), a company pension scheme with generous employer contribution, and health related benefits, as well as training and development opportunities. Further particulars including a full job description can be obtained HERE.

To apply for this post, please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would like to work at the Trust to admin@gannochytrust.org.uk

Closing date: Monday 20th April at 5pm.

For further information about the role, please contact Gilbert Valentine, Estates Manager, 01738 620653. Further information about the Trust is available on our website: www.gannochytrust.org.uk.