Gardener
Location: 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 focus on improving the health and wellbeing outcomes of people working in horticulture and have an ambitious preventative strategy to create better futures for them.
Position: Full-time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week
The Benefits
1. Salary of £24,000
2. 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
3. Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
4. Sick pay and death in service benefit (3 x salary)
5. Flexible working policies including unpaid leave, time off for dependents, and variations to normal working hours
The Role
As a Gardener, you will be responsible for the care, cultivation, and maintenance of York Gate Garden. This includes:
1. Performing a range of gardening tasks including planting, pruning, and general garden maintenance.
2. Collaborating with the Garden Manager on garden improvements and replanting projects.
3. Ensuring ornamental plants are kept in excellent condition, assisting with topiary work, and taking on propagation duties.
4. Supporting the maintenance and general running of the nursery and plant sales area.
5. Supervising and training volunteers in gardening tasks.
6. Interacting with visitors and leading tours during the garden opening.
7. Providing cover for other gardening staff and deputizing for the Senior Gardener when needed.
8. Complying with health and safety policies at all times.
About You
To be considered as a Gardener, you will need:
1. Experience working in a garden open to the public.
2. Exceptional topiary skills.
3. Proficiency with hedge cutters, strimmers, chainsaws, ride-on mowers, and leaf blowers.
4. Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills.
5. A passion for sharing plant knowledge with others.
6. A Level 3 RHS qualification or equivalent experience.
The closing date for this role is 31st January 2025.
Webrecruit and Perennial are equal opportunities employers, value diversity, and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. So, if you want to join us as a Gardener, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. #J-18808-Ljbffr