Gardener

Gardener
Leeds, West Yorkshire

The Organisation

Our client is dedicated to helping people in horticulture. They provide free support, information, advice, financial assistance, and services for people in horticulture and their loved ones during difficult periods in their lives.

They have a real focus on improving the health and wellbeing outcomes of people working in horticulture and have an ambitious preventative strategy to create better futures for people working in horticulture.

They are now looking for a Gardener to join them on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per week.

The Benefits

• Salary of £24,000
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Sick pay and death in service benefit (3 x salary)
• Flexible working policies including unpaid leave, time off for dependents, and variations to normal working hours

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and qualified gardener with exceptional topiary skills and a passion for sharing plant knowledge to join our client’s dedicated team.

You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration and strives to preserve the natural beauty of breathtaking gardens.

If you are looking for an opportunity to use your horticultural talents to maintain and develop a beautiful and historic garden, read on and apply today!

The Role

As a Gardener, you will be responsible for the care, cultivation, and maintenance of a garden.

Performing a range of gardening tasks, you will undertake planting, pruning, and general garden maintenance, as well as working on garden improvements and replanting projects in collaboration with the Garden Manager.

You’ll ensure that the ornamental plants are kept in excellent condition, help with topiary work, and take on propagation duties.

Additionally, you will:

• Support the maintenance and general running of the nursery and plant sales area
• Supervise and train volunteers in gardening tasks
• Assist with the opening of the garden, interacting with visitors and leading tours
• Provide cover for other gardening staff and deputise for the Senior Gardener when needed
• Comply with health and safety policies at all times

About You

To be considered as a Gardener, you will need:

• Experience working in a garden open to the public
• Exceptional topiary skills
• Proficiency with hedge cutters, strimmers, chainsaws, ride-on mowers, and leaf blowers
• Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills
• A passion for sharing plant knowledge with others
• A Level 3 RHS qualification or equivalent experience

The closing date for this role is 31st January 2025.

Other organisations may call this role Horticulturist, Senior Gardener, Estate Gardener, Groundskeeper, or Garden Maintenance Specialist.

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