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Senior Play Garden Attendant Home Palace: Hampton Court Palace Status: Established/Permanent Salary: £30,163 per annum pro rata Days/Hours of work: Full Time 36hrs per week on a roster to includes regular weekends and bank holidays About the role and about you Our client are the independent charity that loves and looks after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. The palaces are the setting for the stories that shape us all, and they re bringing them to people in ways that mean more to them. They want everyone to find themselves in the spaces and stories they share. They have an exciting established opportunity for someone to join their team as a Senior Play Garden Attendant. Their Magic Garden is designed to engage, inspire, excite, and surprise their young visitors and their families, providing a fun and stimulating experience that the whole family can explore together, with elements that appeal to adults as well as children. Their Magic Garden offers children a stimulating and challenging environment for them to explore and develop their abilities. As the Senior Play Garden Attendant you will provide a presence in the Garden to ensure this can be explored safely. Your main duties will involve: • Supporting, coordinating, and supervising seasonal staff and volunteers • Ensuring the purity and cleanliness of water features by conducting chemical tests and routine maintenance in line with training provided • Carrying out safety inspections of play equipment, facilities, structures, and the general area. • Acting as the first point of contact for visitors • Maintaining and checking play equipment • Being watchful for over-capacity problems and congestion • Maintain the gardens plants, shrubs and flowers to a good standard. • Preparing the garden for opening each morning (10am) by maintaining sand areas, tidying play equipment and ensuring everything is working as it should. • Communicating the Magic Garden guidelines to visitors • Communicating with Garden management team • Support the management of other areas during the closure periods of the Magic Garden They are looking for a responsible individual with strong customer service skills, who can confidently engage with all visitors and help them enjoy this unique family play area, and who has a suitable level of fitness to carry out the fundamental requirements of the job profile. They are ideally seeking someone with experience and qualifications in First Aid, gardening and working within a relevant children s environment. A DBS check and some managing experience would also be desirable. Applicants should also have a strong understanding of Health and Safety procedures. As the garden will be open seven days a week, there will be a requirement to work weekends and bank holidays as part of a rota basis. Benefits include: • Enhanced holiday entitlement • Generous Employers Pension Contributions (up to 11%) • Annual Pay reviews & Bonuses • Critical Illness Cover & Life Assurance • Family friendly policies and benefits • Staff discounts and membership to all palaces Closing date: 31st January 2026 Interviews: 9th-13th February 2026 You may also have experience in the following: Senior Play Attendant, Play Garden Supervisor, Children s Play Area Supervisor, Outdoor Play Supervisor, Garden Activities, Coordinator, Family Attraction Staff, Recreation Supervisor, Visitor Experience Assistant, Play Area Coordinator, Garden Operations Assistant, Senior Activity Assistant, Visitor Services Coordinator, Outdoor Learning Assistant etc REF-

The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Gardener based in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire. This is a full time permanent position, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm, with a salary of up to 25,396 per year. The start date is ASAP. This role is ideal for a gardener with at least one year of practical experience who is passionate about plants and keen to build a long term horticultural career. The gardens are maintained to a very high standard and have the feel of a private estate, with a strong focus on planting quality, detail, and presentation. Ongoing development across the site also provides the opportunity to be involved in new garden areas as they evolve. Key Responsibilities Carry out day to day garden maintenance across the site, including watering, planting, digging, weeding, deadheading, pruning, and hedge cutting Support the care and presentation of mixed borders, shrub areas, ornamental planting, and specialist garden features Assist with the maintenance and development of areas such as kitchen gardens, ornamental gardens, and landscaped grounds Support planting schemes and garden improvement projects as new areas are developed Work closely with the Gardening Team to maintain consistently high horticultural standards Use tools, machinery, and equipment correctly, keep them in good condition, and report any issues promptly Follow Health and Safety procedures and safe working practices at all times Work effectively as part of a team, and also work independently when required Maintain excellent attention to detail across all garden areas Requirements At least one year of hands on gardening or horticultural experience Strong interest in plants, planting, and garden care Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions Ability to follow instructions and work to a consistently high standard Positive attitude with a genuine desire to learn and develop horticultural skills Relevant horticultural qualification beneficial, but not essential Ability to commute within a reasonable distance of Stoke Poges Skills and Qualities Genuine passion for plants and horticulture Good understanding of core garden maintenance tasks Strong attention to detail and pride in presentation Reliable, punctual, and hardworking Willingness to learn and progress within a gardening team Good communication skills and ability to work well with others Flexible and adaptable approach to daily tasks What's On Offer Salary up to 25,396 per year Full time permanent role Working hours 8.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Life insurance Free on site parking On site gym access Company events Referral programme Ongoing training and career development opportunities How to Apply This role is being recruited by Halmer Group on behalf of our client. To be considered, please submit your CV along with a brief covering note outlining your experience, qualifications, and suitability for this Assistant Gardener position. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Reference 755