Landscape Manager

Arnos Vale is a Victorian Garden Cemetery in the heart of Bristol. We’re a special place, where
communities come together. Our job is to ensure that Arnos Vale can be enjoyed now and saved
for future generations, as a place of heritage, tranquillity, wellbeing, and wildlife.

We are a 45 acre green space in the heart of Bristol, founded 188 years ago. More than 300,000
people are buried or remembered here. Our heritage is nationally recognised with our chapels,
lodges and numerous monuments are Grade II* Listed and our landscape listed as a Registered
Park and Garden on the Historic England register. The cemetery is also a Site of Nature
Conservation Interest (SNCI).

About the role

We have a unique model of operation – while still a working cemetery, we balance visitor access
with nature and heritage, inspiring people through our public engagement programme. To support
our charitable objectives, we run income-generating events for visitors, operate an in-house
café, shop, offer venue hire and weddings. The cemetery is a 45-acre urban green space; a
unique and fascinating place for the community and visitors to explore and enjoy nature and
history. You’ll be responsible for the management of Arnos Vale’s diverse landscape, ensuring
that visitor access and nature are in balance. You’ll do this using our Landscape Management
Plan, keeping it updated and forming annual work plans.

We depend on and value the contributions of our landscape volunteers to deliver so much of the
work that we do, therefore a strong, visible leadership is essential. You’ll share leading the
volunteer sessions, sharing your passion and knowledge with a diverse group of individuals.

As our Landscape Manager, you’ll have extensive knowledge of habitat conservation and ecology,
a wide range of practical skills and a passion for engaging with our community to help manage
the site to increase biodiversity.

We are a small charity and supporting other departments is part of the role so you’ll be
flexible and adaptable. This ranges from preparing cremation interments, helping with Christmas
trees, to leading meetings. This is a busy role, so you’ll need to be enthusiastic and
proactive with a positive approach.

30 hours per week, working alternate Saturdays. Working outside of normal hours, including travel, may be required.