Director - Singapore - Gardens by the Bay

Gardens by the Bay

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Singapore

3 weeks ago

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Wei Jie

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Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Opened to the public in 2012, Gardens by the Bay is recognised internationally as a one of a kind horticultural themed attraction, showcasing the world of plants with its distinctive Conservatories and iconic Supertrees through innovative displays and creative programming.
Having welcomed more than 65 million local and international guests to-date, visitorship numbers have surpassed that of renowned traditional gardens, and put Gardens by the Bay in the league of popular international theme parks.

DESIGNATION :
Director (Conservatory Operations)

RESPONSIBILITIES

To support our exciting work, we are seeking a Director of Conservatories to join us to lead in all aspects of horticulture within our iconic Conservatories i.e.

Flower Dome, Cloud Forest, Floral Fantasy.

Leading this department of more than 30 horticultural staff, you will steer the ideation, artistic conception and development of the Conservatories' signature thematic floral displays, while overseeing teams involved in the landscape, tree and plant management within the domes, with rigorous maintenance and growth of living plant collections e.g.

orchids, begonias, succulents.

You will have a keen focus in ensuring high quality display outcomes, plant care and health, as well as infrastructural maintenance and enhancements in support of our strategic vision of being a world-class garden.

You will also ensure adherence to corporate and financial governance, manage budget, oversee proper plant procurement processes, curation of programmes and events complementing our displays, and will be highly involved in the collaboration with embassies and stakeholders, hosting of local dignitaries and international delegates visiting the Gardens.

You should also have experience in managing issues which may affect botanical institutions, especially in the areas of biodiversity conservation and sustainability in the horticulture industry.

Key Functions

Work with the Conservatory Operations teams to formulate a floral display Masterplan, as well as have broad oversight of the plant range and health of Gardens by the Bay's unique landscape, thematic gardens and Conservatories' collections.
Develop and codify a comprehensive and effective landscape and plant management plan that ensures consistency in best horticultural practices to reinforce early design principles that have incorporated the existing plantings within the Conservatories.
Work with the design team to implement attractive and high quality changing floral displays and permanent exhibits in the Conservatories and source for suitable annuals, sustainable perennials and woody specimens by critically assessing their growing conditions for these displays.
Actively promote and contribute to the Gardens' sustainability initiatives in landscape and gardens management.
Create educational value by informing visitors the importance of plants and wildlife through creative interpretation and cogent narratives.
Lead in the fertigation management of the Cloud Forest plants by understanding the components and operation of the Dosatron dosing pumping system and nutrients delivery to ensure the plants are always maintained in excellent health and display conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS

A good Degree in Horticulture, Botany, Plant Science or equivalent. A Masters or PhD in these disciplines will also be favorably considered.
At least 12 years of experience as a professional horticulturist, with a minimum of 8 years in management and supervisory role in leading a team of middle management horticulturists
Expert and indepth knowledge of subtropical and temperate plants and their viable growing conditions
Proven competence in plant and landscape management, and curation of creative plant visuals and displays
Good communication skills and well versed in interpretative horticulture, with a keen attention to detail
Keen ability to grow our clientele base and visitorship through the use of innovative and attractive floral and horticultural displays
An active participant in team situations and able to work across different cultures
Excellent management, supervisory, communication and leadership skills as well as ability to lead teams of diverse professionals to drive our core business as a horticultural attraction forward