Contract: Permanent
Salary: £40,157- £44,523 per annum (inclusive of Inner London Weighting, 5.7% contract hours payment and 4% unsocial hours payment).
Shift and Schedule: 37 hours per week, Mon – Fri and 1 in 4 weekend rota
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a keen plants person and experienced horticulturalist interested in working in parks and open spaces. Are you a talented horticultural specialist? Do you have hands-on experience of working within a public park or garden? Are you an exceptional leader? Are you passionate about horticultural and looking for a new challenge?
About Us
The City of London Corporation manages 11,000 acres (approximately 4,500 hectares) of land in and around London that is enjoyed by over 16 million visitors annually. Whilst there are small pockets of land within the Square Mile, the majority can be found elsewhere in London and the surrounding counties. The City Corporation acts as Trustee of 10 charities which, through their various objects, are responsible for the preservation in perpetuity of a large proportion of these award-winning open spaces.
The role
As Head Gardener of the Golders Hill Park, Hill Garden and Pergola horticultural team, you will lead the day to day running and achieving of high-quality standards for our heritage gardens. The successful candidate will lead and work in collaboration with our Senior Ranger, Head Gardener Hill Garden and Pergola, Gardener and Apprentices in developing specific projects including the design of new flower beds, new planting schemes and landscaping projects. You will lead on planning and implementation of all practical, ornamental horticultural operations.
The ideal Candidate
You have a level 3 Horticultural qualification from the RHS, Chartered Institute of Horticulture or demonstrable experience at equivalent level. You can demonstrate continuous continuing professional development and are knowledgeable of best practice and current trends. You have a full UK driving licence. You can demonstrate an excellent knowledge of horticulture and design. You are a keen plant person. You have a proven track record in managing staff, projects, contractors, and apprentices. You have a good understand of MS office and good IT skills.
Benefits Include
• Competitive salary starting at £40,157 (inclusive of all allowances), clear incremental progression.
• 24 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Pension scheme is operated in accordance with Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee assistance programmes including mental well-being support.
• Bicycle Loan scheme.
• Travel card scheme
Closing date:12 noon on 28 November 2024
Interviews will be held w/c 9 December 2024
To apply online please visit https://careers.cityoflondon.gov.uk
Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OENV0373 if you are experiencing any difficulties. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain a basic Disclosure & Barring Service check.
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