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JOB PURPOSE
Your role would be to undertake general routine Estate work throughout Brodie Castle, Playful Garden and the wider estate, ensuring that the policies, services and environment are conducive to the smooth running of the overall property in line with the aims and objectives of the Trust. Throughout this contract you will focus on woodland management, and wider estate duties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
The key responsibilities of the role will be met by:
• Undertaking the day-to-day maintenance of Brodie Castle, Playful Garden and wider estate and maintain grounds to a high standard expected by the Trust, including but not limited to:
• Litter picking and general cleaning around buildings.
• Repair/repainting of signage.
• Painting (external & internal)
• Paths/car park and drive repairs.
• Fence, wall and building repairs.
• Ensuring all activities undertaken are compliant with the property’s Safe System of Work and Emergency Procedures.
• Conservation activities within the wider estate as and when required.
• Woodland conservation activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications

Essential
• Current driving license valid for driving in the UK.
• Chainsaw CS30 minimum.
• Current strimmer/bush cutter certification.
• Chipper certification.
• Demonstrate experience across a wide range of maintenance/DIY tasks including ground maintenance work, painting, joinery.
• Demonstrable high levels of interpersonal and communication skills and confidence in dealing with a wide range of staff and visitors.
• Ability to manage working time and tasks efficiently and effectively in an environment of changing priorities.
• Competence in working outdoors.

Desirable
• Basic numeracy, i.e. experience of working with precise measurements and recording and logging data.

Experience

Essential
• Possess excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Computer literacy with excellent ability on MS software.
• Excellent influencing skills.
• Well-developed time management and organisation skills.
• Experience of working in a woodland environment.

Desirable
• Current First Aid certification (or willingness to train and use).

Application Deadline: Sunday 28/09/2025