Gardener Fulltime - Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom - The Royal Parks

Description

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. We are now looking for a Skilled Gardener to join us at Richmond Park on a full-time, permanent basis.
Salary of £30,072 per annum, depending on experience

• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years service
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• From the spectacular Isabella Plantation with its extravaganza of bright azaleas to ancient woods bursting with life, every day offers an opportunity to experience the beauty of nature up close.

Whats more, we offer access to first-class training and development opportunities, making sure you can develop your skill set and career exactly as youve been dreaming

Contributing to the delivery of garden plans and programmes of work, you will conduct seasonal maintenance, planting, pruning, regeneration projects and habitat management.

You will set and maintain high horticultural standards, embedding achievable, sustainable practices and promoting biodiversity in our parks.
Carry out specific projects as directed

• Offer guidance and training to the apprentices, individuals on work placements and volunteers

Demonstrable practical horticultural experience

• Good knowledge of horticultural plant and machinery operations
• A formal horticultural qualification e.g. NVQ Level 2 (amenity horticulture) or RHS, or equivalent experience

Other organisations may call this role Gardener, Groundskeeper, Grounds Person, Horticultural Technician, Horticulture Operative, or Horticulturalist.
We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.