Seasonal Grounds & Horticulture Gardener

The Wimbledon Championships; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wimbledon Championships is seeking Seasonal Gardeners to support the Tournament overlay across all venues including Wimbledon, Raynes Park and Roehampton. The role is 35 hours per week on a six month fixed term contract with a start date in March/April 2027.

You will plant and manage plantings, maintain grounds and assist with machinery upkeep, drive buggies and operate equipment. Flexibility is required to cover evenings and weekends, with RHS Level 2 or equivalent and a full driving

Qualifications

• Organised and reliable with proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Planting and plant management across venues including feeding, watering, weeding, pruning, strimming, hedge cutting.
• Maintaining health, safety and security in the workplace and complying with procedures.
• Operating machinery and assisting in care and daily maintenance of equipment.
• Driving buggies and other required machinery across sites.
• Flexibility to work across venues and departments as required.
• On a day-to-day basis, wear the AELTC uniform during working hours.
• Any other duties within the department deemed necessary by the Lead Gardener.

Skills

Organised

Verbal communication

Written communication

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Full driving licence

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

RHS Level 2 Horticultural qualification

PA1 qualification

PA6 qualification

Tools

Forklift operation

MEWP operation

Job description

The Wimbledon Championships is seeking Seasonal Gardeners to support the Tournament overlay across all venues including Wimbledon, Raynes Park and Roehampton. The role is 35 hours per week on a six month fixed term contract with a start date in March/April 2027.

You will plant and manage plantings, maintain grounds and assist with machinery upkeep, drive buggies and operate equipment. Flexibility is required to cover evenings and weekends, with RHS Level 2 or equivalent and a full driving