Horticulture Lead for Sustainable Town Spaces

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; Belper CP; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave enhancement

Incremental pay increases

Training opportunities

LGPS

Job summary

Belper Town Council seeks an experienced Horticulture practitioner to deliver exemplar grounds maintenance within the Parish, with due regard for Belper's heritage. You will design planting schemes, manage nursery orders, and engage partners to sustain biodiversity and street appeal.

The role is full-time with seasonal hours and a salary on the SCP18–SCP23 scale, plus LGPS. Applications close soon; contact [e-mail] for details.

Qualifications

• Experienced horticulture practitioner with exceptional knowledge and skills.
• Ability to deliver sustainable, creative and contemporary municipal grounds maintenance.
• Respect for heritage and accessibility considerations in planting schemes.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Progress planting schemes aligned with Beautiful Belper and Nature Friendly plans.
• Design, specify and liaise with nursery supplier for plants, shrubs and bulbs.
• Engage partners to enhance biodiversity and town centre vibrancy.
• Maintain planting and general grounds across Council properties.

Skills

Horticulture

Planting

Biodiversity

Job description

Belper Town Council seeks an experienced Horticulture practitioner to deliver exemplar grounds maintenance within the Parish, with due regard for Belper's heritage. You will design planting schemes, manage nursery orders, and engage partners to sustain biodiversity and street appeal.

The role is full-time with seasonal hours and a salary on the SCP18–SCP23 scale, plus LGPS. Applications close soon; contact [e-mail] for details.