Horticulturist (12 Month FTC)

The Crown Estate; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious and innovative organization as a Horticulturist, where your passion for horticulture will thrive. This role offers a unique opportunity to maintain and develop stunning gardens, contributing to the beauty of iconic locations. You'll work in a supportive team environment, ensuring high standards while engaging with visitors. With a commitment to professional growth, this position allows you to enhance your skills in a dynamic setting. If you are dedicated and eager to make a positive impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you to flourish in your horticultural career.

Benefits

Professional Growth Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Flexible Application Process

Qualifications

• Proven practical experience in horticulture with a focus on safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain gardens to high horticultural standards and support team objectives.
• Perform maintenance tasks like grass cutting, weeding, and irrigation.

Skills

Horticultural Techniques

Plant Identification

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Team-Oriented

Education

RHS Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture

Tools

Horticultural Tools

Job description

Advert Close Date: Monday 12th May 2025

Join The Crown Estate Team as a Horticulturist!

The Crown Estate is a unique business with a diverse £16bn portfolio that includes urban centres, rural holdings, and significant marine assets. We manage some of the UK's most iconic locations, including Regent Street and St James’s in London, and Windsor Great Park. Our mission is to create lasting and shared prosperity for the nation, balancing financial, social, and environmental value. All our net revenue profit goes to the Treasury for the benefit of the nation’s finances, contributing over £4bn in the last decade

The Crown Estate is seeking a dedicated and skilled Horticulturist to join our team at Windsor on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. This role involves maintaining and developing the gardens and associated areas to the highest horticultural standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance Tasks: Grass cutting, edging, strimming, weeding, herbicide application, irrigation, turf maintenance, young tree maintenance, shrub and rose bed maintenance.

• Development Tasks: Turf laying and seeding, tree and shrub planting, bulb planting, path laying, drainage and ditching work.

• Professional Conduct: Adhere to risk assessments and safe systems of work, implement plans from the Team Supervisor, maintain high horticultural standards, interact courteously with visitors, ensure security and care of tools and machinery.

• Team Support: Assist in delivering wider Estate objectives, undertake special projects as agreed with the Supervisor.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: RHS Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent.

• Experience: Proven practical experience in horticulture, understanding of land-based health and safety practices.

• Skills: Ability to work independently, attention to detail, team-oriented, problem-solving skills, reliable and flexible approach, good communication skills, physically fit, full driving license, diverse knowledge of horticultural techniques, solid knowledge of plant identification, practical knowledge of tool and machinery use and maintenance.

• Certifications: PA1 and PA6 certificates desirable, First Aid trained (training provided).

Why Join Us?

• Professional Growth: Opportunity to work in a prestigious environment and develop your horticultural skills.

• Team Environment: Be part of a supportive and dynamic team.

• Impact: Contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of beautiful gardens enjoyed by visitors.

If you are passionate about horticulture and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join The Crown Estate and help us maintain the beauty and heritage of Windsor's gardens.

We are a proud disability confident employer and operate the offer of interview scheme Disability Confident employer scheme - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

We are happy to offer alternative application methods or formats and can be flexible on our process to enable you to have the best opportunity.

If you have any questions about our recruitment process or would like to talk about adjustments, please contact us at [e-mail].