Senior Gardener

EASYWEBRECRUITMENT.COM; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural charity in England seeks a Senior Gardener to lead the Gardens Operations Team at Hampton Court Palace. The role requires practical skills, horticultural qualifications, and the ability to guide team members and volunteers. Candidates must be organized, possess good communication skills, and customer service orientation. This full-time position offers a salary of £30,163 annually, contributing to the care of historical estates.

Qualifications

• Qualified to use a variety of horticultural machinery.
• Possess a PA1 & PA6 spraying certificate (desirable).
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and support team members and volunteers.
• Maintain the appearance of gardens or estate.
• Achieve vision and objectives set out in the Gardens strategy.

Skills

Practical horticultural skills

Knowledge of garden plants

Modern horticultural techniques

Customer service skills

Basic IT skills

Education

City and Guilds Practical Horticultural levels 1,2,3 or RHS Level 2 Certificate

Tools

Horticultural machinery

Job description

Senior Gardener

Home Palace : Hampton Court Palace

Status : Established / Permanent

Salary : £30,163 pa

Days / Hours of work : Full-time – 36 hours over 5 days per week

About the role and about you

Our client is the independent charity that loves and looks after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. The palaces are the setting for the stories that shape us all, and they’re bringing them to people in ways that mean more to them. They want everyone to find themselves in the spaces and stories we share. They currently have an exciting opportunity to join their Gardens Operations Team as a Senior Gardener.

As the Senior Gardener in their team, they’d like you to lead by example. This role will involve guiding and supporting members of the team and volunteers to achieve the vision and objectives set out in the Gardens strategy whilst carrying out a wide range of garden duties to a high standard in order to maintain the appearance of the Gardens or Estate.

Applicants should have a range of practical skills as well as possess relevant horticultural qualifications such as City and Guilds Practical Horticultural level 1,2,3 or RHS Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture (or equivalent). In addition, being qualified to use a wide range of horticultural machinery is critical whereas having a PA1 &PA6 spraying certificate is desirable.

Possessing broad knowledge of garden plants and modern horticultural techniques is essential as well as understanding the range of modern garden maintenance methods, machines, and equipment.

The ideal candidate will be organised, have basic IT skills and good communication skills along with the ability to provide a high level of customer service. You must be enthusiastic, with a positive can-do attitude and able to work on your own initiative within a small, dedicated team and volunteers.

They are an equal opportunities employer and truly values a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background.

They are also committed to high quality Safeguarding practices and to ensure everyone is kept safe in their palaces. They have procedures in place to ensure this commitment is delivered and will deal firmly and swiftly with anyone representing their charity who does not meet their required standards.

You may also have experience in the following :

• Senior Gardener
• Head Gardener
• Garden Supervisor
• Horticultural Supervisor
• Estate Gardener
• Garden Manager
• Grounds Supervisor
• Horticulturist
• Garden Team Leader
• Landscape Maintenance Supervisor
• Arboretum Manager
• Parks and Gardens Officer
• Horticultural Technician
• Gardens Operations Lead
• Estate Grounds Manager
• etc

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