Gardener
Leeds, West Yorkshire
About Us
Perennial is the nation's only charity dedicated to helping people in horticulture. Together with our network of partners, we provide free support, information, advice, financial assistance, and services for horticulturalists and their loved ones experiencing illness, disability, bereavement, family breakdown, and financial difficulties.
We have a real focus on improving the health and wellbeing outcomes of people working in horticulture and have an ambitious preventative strategy to create better futures for people working in horticulture.
We are now looking for a Gardener to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £24,000
- 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
- Sick pay and death in service benefit (3 x salary)
- Flexible working policies including unpaid leave, time off for dependents, and variations to normal working hours
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and qualified gardener with exceptional topiary skills and a passion for sharing plant knowledge to join our dedicated team.
You'll be joining a team that values collaboration and strives to preserve the natural beauty of breathtaking gardens. You'll discover a Grade II listed garden spread over an acre just outside of Leeds.
With a mixture of tropical and exotic plants, seasonal borders and bed and a wildflower meadow, York Gate Gardens is a delight no matter what the time of year and features tulips beds to bring colour in spring and summer and snowdrops and topiary to draw the eye in autumn and winter.
If you are looking for an opportunity to use your horticultural talents to maintain and develop a beautiful and historic garden, read on and apply today!
The Role
As a Gardener, you will be responsible for the care, cultivation, and maintenance of York Gate Garden.
Performing a range of gardening tasks, you will undertake planting, pruning, and general garden maintenance, as well as working on garden improvements and replanting projects in collaboration with the Garden Manager.
You'll ensure that our ornamental plants are kept in excellent condition, help with topiary work, and take on propagation duties.
Additionally, you will:
- Support the maintenance and general running of the nursery and plant sales area
- Supervise and train volunteers in gardening tasks
- Assist with the opening of the garden, interacting with visitors and leading tours
- Provide cover for other gardening staff and deputise for the Senior Gardener when needed
- Comply with health and safety policies at all times
About You
To be considered as a Gardener, you will need:
- Experience working in a garden open to the public
- Exceptional topiary skills
- Proficiency with hedge cutters, strimmers, chainsaws, ride-on mowers, and leaf blowers
- Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills
- A passion for sharing plant knowledge with others
- A Level 3 RHS qualification or equivalent experience
The closing date for this role is 27th October 2024.
Other organisations may call this role Horticulturist, Senior Gardener, Estate Gardener, Groundskeeper, or Garden Maintenance Specialist.
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