Gardener (General)

Pioneering People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Income protection

Pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Training and progression opportunities

Staff events and meals on duty

Job summary

The Hurlingham Club in Fulham, London, seeks an experienced Gardener to maintain and develop designated garden areas, reporting to the Head Gardener and Senior Gardener. You will work both independently and with a team across the club’s iconic landscapes.

Ideal candidates hold RHS Level 2, bring practical horticultural experience, and are passionate about biodiversity and sustainable practices. Benefits include training, progression, life cover and a performance-based bonus.

Qualifications

• You will embody our Club values; excellence, responsibility and courtesy.
• Hold a valid RHS Level 2 or equivalent qualification (required), as well as previous practical experience in the industry.
• A genuine passion for wildlife, biodiversity and environmentally sustainable practices in horticulture.
• Experience in tractor driving, operating small machinery and PA1/PA6 spraying certificate is beneficial but not essential.
• Have a proactive, flexible and hands on approach.

Responsibilities

• Work on your own or with the team on a variety of garden projects.
• Use your initiative to maintain the garden to a high standard.
• Enhance planting schemes using horticultural skills to benefit the gardens and grounds.
• Safely use and operate a range of garden tools and machinery.
• Demonstrate good time management skills.
• Balance the demands of the areas alongside seasonal team tasks.

Skills

Garden maintenance

Time management

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Proactive approach

Education

RHS Level 2 qualification

Tools

Tractor driving

Small machinery operation

PA1/PA6 spraying certificate

Job description

Gardener – Prestigious Private Members’ Club / Fulham, London / £35,000 Per Annum D.O.E.

Are you ready to join one of London’s most iconic landscape environments? Do you thrive in stunning surroundings where history, horticulture and excellence meet?

The Hurlingham Club, situated in 42 acres of award-winning landscaped gardens and grounds adjacent to the River Thames in Fulham, and recognised as one of the world’s finest private member clubs is now looking for an experienced Gardener to join the team.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate gardener, with good horticultural knowledge of garden plants and sustainable practices. The successful applicant will be given their own area of responsibility to maintain and develop, working under the Head Gardener and Senior Gardener.

Key Responsibilities of the Gardener:

• You will be expected to work on your own or with the team on a variety of garden projects,
• Use your initiative to maintain the garden to a high standard
• Enhance planting schemes utilising horticultural skills to benefit the gardens and wider grounds.
• Safely use and operate a range of garden tools and machinery within a busy garden
• Able to demonstrate good time management skills
• Balance the demands of the areas alongside seasonal team tasks.

Skills and Experience Required:

• You will embody our Club values; excellence, responsibility and courtesy.
• Hold a valid RHS Level 2 or equivalent qualification (required), as well as previous practical experience in the industry.
• A genuine passion for wildlife, biodiversity and environmentally sustainable practices in horticulture.
• Have previous experience in tractor driving, operating small machinery and holding a PA1/PA6 spraying certificate is beneficial but not essential.
• Have a proactive, flexible and hands on approach.

Why Join?

• 39 hours per week over five days.
• 23 days’ annual leave (rising to 28 after 5 years) and a generous contributory pension.
• Life assurance, income protection & enhanced sick pay.
• Training, development and clear progression opportunities.
• Annual performance-based bonus scheme & annual pay review.
• Staff social events, free meals on duty & free onsite parking.
• A stunning, supportive, team-focused workplace unlike anywhere else.

The Club has been recognised as an Investor in People since 2001, reflecting our long-standing commitment to supporting, developing and recognising our colleagues.

We offer truly unique and rewarding environment to work, blending a rich history with a progressive outlook. With over 20 specialised departments, each contributing distinct roles and functions you will have the opportunity to interact with vibrant, multi-faceted colleagues and members that share common interests and represent a wide range of backgrounds, professions and perspectives. The members actively contribute to the Club’s community, atmosphere, heritage and culture.