Senior Gardener - Hampton Court Palace

Historic Royal Palaces; Molesey; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A historical charitable organization in Molesey seeks a Senior Gardener to lead its Gardens Operations Team. Candidates should possess horticultural qualifications, have extensive practical skills, and demonstrate strong communication abilities. The role offers a full-time position with a salary of £30,163 pa in a dedicated team environment. Enthusiasm and a customer service mindset are essential for maintaining high-quality gardens.

Qualifications

• Wide range of horticultural skills and relevant qualifications.
• Experience with modern gardening techniques and machinery.
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support team members and volunteers.
• Maintain garden appearance to high standards.
• Implement the Gardens strategy.

Skills

Practical horticultural skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Education

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

Tools

Horticultural machinery

IT skills

Job description

Senior Gardener - Hampton Court Palace

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

We are 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 we’re bringing them to people in ways that mean more to them.We want everyone to find themselves in the spaces and stories we share.We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Gardens Operations Team as a Senior Gardener.

As the Senior Gardener in our team, we’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.

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

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

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