Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC619274
Salary Range: £24,405 - £25,430 per annum
Work Location: Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 12 January 2025
Interview Date: 23 January 2025
The Role:
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens was established in 1964 by a keen plantsman. Conservation was, and is, central to the running of the Gardens. 180 acres of garden are open to the public to satisfy even the most inquisitive mind.
Hands-on gardening and an all-weather approach will be part of your engaging nature, where you will be rewarded by working amongst a plethora of plants from around the world. A keen and fun team is ready to welcome you to be part of the wider picture at the Gardens.
The successful candidates will be part of the team working with one of our dedicated teams across the gardens. You will be keen to learn new tasks as well as applying your horticultural knowledge to help in the day to day maintenance of the area. Good plant knowledge and an engaging mind towards nature are a prerequisite to be shortlisted, whilst you will have some horticultural qualification and/or experience in a recognised establishment.
Please note: the role does include some weekend work, you will be working 5 in 7 days.
What We Can Offer You:
We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best and believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.
If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!
To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our Benefits Package .
Additional Information:
Horticulturalist - Sir Harold Hillier Gardens Job Description and Person Specification
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Franziska Clifton, Head Gardener on fran.clifton@hants.gov.uk
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