Seasonal Gardener - Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom - The Auckland Project

The Auckland Project
The Auckland Project
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Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Description

Role
Gardener - Seasonal role hours per week


Reporting to
Senior gardener


Contract
Fixed term contract from ASAP to October 31st2023


Salary
£19,500.00 per annum


Context of The Auckland Project:


The role purpose:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Seasonal Gardener at The Auckland Project.

Working alongside the parks and gardens team to implement an agreed programme of improvement & maintenance works within the magnificent gardens complex, with a wide range of garden elements, this exciting opportunity will not only involve the hands-on elements, as well as engaging with our visitors to create a truly amazing experience.


Key Responsibilities:

The post-holder is responsible for the following key deliverables and accountabilities:

  • Maintenance of a diverse range of gardens
  • Working well in an established team
  • Engaging with visitors
  • Maintaining attention to detail in all areas of the gardens.
  • Adhere to quality systems, operating procedures and risk assessments to facilitate the safe, smooth and timely delivery of services.

Internal and External Relationships

  • Working collaboratively with colleagues across departments to achieve TAP's organisational objectives
  • Maintain excellent relationships with your team, including a large team of volunteers and with our visitors

Health & Safety


Be committed to good health and safety and access practice, ensuring familiarity and compliance with TAP policies, procedures and guidelines and the health and safety of visitors, staff, volunteers and contractors at all times.


Person Specification Essential:

Essential

Desirable

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • The ability to work independently.
  • An understanding and commitment to the Auckland projects vision
  • A good knowledge of horticultural practises.
  • A keen interest in working within the heritage sector
  • Knowledge/Interest in garden history and a history of the north east of England.

How to Apply

Closing date:
Friday 31 March 2023 at midnight

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 7 months


Salary:
£19,500.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Onsite parking
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 31/03/2023


Reference ID:
Seasonal Gardener

Expected start date: 03/04/2023
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