Horticulturist (CDC)

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Doncaster seeks a Horticulturist to join their Street Scene team. This full-time position involves working outdoors and contributing to the maintenance of public spaces, requiring a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Successful candidates will receive training and enjoy numerous employee benefits, including a local government pension scheme and well-being support.

Benefits

Competitive leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Well-being support

Development opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Qualifications

• Ability to work well in a team setting.
• Commitment to delivering excellent service.
• Enthusiasm for outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct grass cutting, weeding, planting, and ground preparation.
• Maintain and enhance public spaces in Doncaster.
• Work closely with the Street Scene team.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Grounds maintenance

Tools

Grounds maintenance machinery

Job description

Horticulturist (CDC)

Company: Doncaster Council

Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Date Posted: 2025-11-23

Valid Through: 2026-02-21

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Salary: £25,178 per YEAR

Description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job Details

• Job reference: REQ21649
• Date posted: 13/11/2025
• Application closing date: 07/12/2025
• Location: North Bridge Depot
• Salary: Grade 5, £25,178 per annum
• Contractual hours: 37
• Basis: Full time
• Job category/type: Countryside/Conservation

Horticulturist (CDC) Job description

Based at: North Bridge Depot, Doncaster

Salary details: Grade 5, £25,178 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Closing date: 7th December 2025

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Horticulturist.

Do you enjoy working outside, as part of a team that makes a direct difference to the communities of Doncaster?

We may have the opportunity for you, we are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our Street Scene team.

Although experience in horticulture or grounds maintenance is a benefit it is not essential for the role of Street Scene Horticulturalist. We need someone with a positive attitude who works well in a team and is committed to delivering an excellent service every day.

We will provide training to allow you to use a variety of grounds maintenance machinery to deliver works including grass cutting, weeding, planting and ground preparation. The role works directly in the community on sites across Doncaster, giving you the chance to see the difference Street Scene makes to local residents.

If you want to be part of a team dedicated to delivering outstanding service to our residents by maintaining and enhancing Doncaster's public spaces this could be the opportunity for you.

We will provide full uniform and PPE and an opportunity for further development in the future.

If you are interested and want to find more about joining our mission to keep Doncaster's public spaces beautiful and welcoming, please contact us on the numbers below.

Apply now to be part of a team dedicated to excellence in service and community pride.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.

Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 8th December 2025 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held on week commencing 15th December 2025.

For further details or an informal chat please contact: Paul Earl at or Paul Fisher at

If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email or visit their website for further details.

Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.

City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.