Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC619247
Salary Range: £24,405 - £25,430 per annum
Work Location: Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 19 January 2025
Interview Date: 29 January 2025
Shaping the future of a young arboretum and plant collection!
The Role:
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in Hampshire is open all year and offers 180 acres of beauty, inspiration and discovery. Over 42,000 plants from temperate regions around the world grow in a variety of themed landscapes- this varied and exciting role will see you assist the Head Arborist and join our horticultural team.
The Junior Arborist will be competent with chainsaw operations as well as climbing and aerial rescue operations. You'll contribute to the first class maintenance of the plant collection and associated landscape ensuring that Hillier Gardens achieves the highest standards of horticultural maintenance and presentation. When required, you'll also have the opportunity to participate in other horticultural operations to maintain and develop the garden.
It is expected that you'll be conversant with current arboriculture techniques, hold all relevant NPTC qualifications and have previous experience in the sector.
Come and refine your skills in a dynamic working environment with an experienced and friendly team, where personal growth and development are encouraged.
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:
Junior Arborist Job Description and Person Specification
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Matthew Strand, Head Arborist on 07738448831
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