Skilled Gardener Richmond Park, Surrey The Organisation The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park. We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year. We are now looking for a Skilled Gardener to join us at Richmond Park on a full-time, permanent basis. The Benefits - 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; up to 10% employer 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 - Offices in a beautiful location This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced and qualified horticulturist with sound plant knowledge to join our historic organisation. You ll have the chance to play a vital role in the conservation of one of London s most iconic green spaces, Richmond Park. 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. What s more, we offer access to first-class training and development opportunities, making sure you can develop your skill set and career exactly as you ve been dreaming! So, if you re ready to embark on a fulfilling career journey, shaping the future of these cherished green spaces, we want to hear from you! The Role As a Skilled Gardener, you will care for, cultivate and maintain allocated areas of our gardens in Richmond Park. 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. Additionally, you will: - Carry out specific projects as directed - Deliver excellent customer care - Adhere to current Health and Safety legislation and best practice - Offer guidance and training to the apprentices, individuals on work placements and volunteers About You To be considered as a Skilled Gardener, you will need: - Demonstrable practical horticultural experience - Good knowledge of horticultural plant and machinery operations - Good plant knowledge - particularly around shrubs, herbaceous and bulbous plants - Good knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace - 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. At the top of the application page, there is an Accessibility Tools button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch. The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Skilled Gardener, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Skilled Gardener Richmond Park, Surrey The Organisation The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park. We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year. We are now looking for a Skilled Gardener to join us at Richmond Park on a full-time, permanent basis. The Benefits - 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; up to 10% employer 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 - Offices in a beautiful location This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced and qualified horticulturist with sound plant knowledge to join our historic organisation. You ll have the chance to play a vital role in the conservation of one of London s most iconic green spaces, Richmond Park. 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. What s more, we offer access to first-class training and development opportunities, making sure you can develop your skill set and career exactly as you ve been dreaming! So, if you re ready to embark on a fulfilling career journey, shaping the future of these cherished green spaces, we want to hear from you! The Role As a Skilled Gardener, you will care for, cultivate and maintain allocated areas of our gardens in Richmond Park. 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. Additionally, you will: - Carry out specific projects as directed - Deliver excellent customer care - Adhere to current Health and Safety legislation and best practice - Offer guidance and training to the apprentices, individuals on work placements and volunteers About You To be considered as a Skilled Gardener, you will need: - Demonstrable practical horticultural experience - Good knowledge of horticultural plant and machinery operations - Good plant knowledge - particularly around shrubs, herbaceous and bulbous plants - Good knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace - 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. At the top of the application page, there is an Accessibility Tools button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch. The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Skilled Gardener, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
Clarion Housing Group Limited
Tower Hamlets, London
Salary: £24,856 per annum pro rata Location: London across multiple sites - Islington / Havering / Bow Hours: 40 per week Contract Type: Apprenticeship (24 month Fixed Term Contract including assessment period) Are you looking to learn and develop your skills? Clarion are offering you the opportunity to gain experience and skills in Horticulture within our Estates Services division! We are recruiting for multiple Apprentice Gardeners across London. Working alongside an experienced mentor, we'll support you to study and gain a Horticulture Level 2 qualification through a formal college course aligned to your role. You'll gain experience in Estate Services by working with your mentor and colleagues to ensure the cleanliness, safety and security on our estates; deliver seamless quality Grounds Maintenance/Gardening services to residents of Clarion Housing Group, to improve the environment. We'll look to you to provide professional Gardening services at a portfolio of properties. These include small, medium and large estates with grassed and shrubbed areas, flower gardens, plants & hedges and areas of hardstanding. Working to high standards you'll ensure that our blocks are kept clean and left hazard free at each visit You'll need to be customer focussed as you'll act as a point of contact ensuring there is good communication with all teams and departments, reporting any apparent breaches such as anti-social behaviour and abandoned vehicles. You'll need strong communications skills and must be able to use a hand held computer device such as a smart phone/tablet. What you can expect from us Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle. As standard we offer;- Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates Initial 25 Days annual leave (plus bank holiday), increasing to 30 days after 3 years' service. A flexible benefit scheme tailored to you, inclusive of healthcare options, dental insurance, restaurant card and cycle to work along with 1% of your salary to spend on whichever approved benefit you like! Matched pension contributions of up to 7.5% of your salary with generous life assurance Flexible and agile working for the majority of our employees. Other perks: Company Bonus Scheme Eye care vouchers Holiday trading scheme allowing you to buy and sell leave Free counselling and legal advice scheme for you and your family Interest free loans for season ticket and study leave Our commitment to equality and diversity means that we are keen to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, including but not limited to part-time working and job share, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and compassionate leave. Closing Date: Tuesday 30th April 2024 at midnight. For further details on this vacancy and to download the role profile please visit our website or click 'apply'. A full clean driving licence is preferred but not essential. In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advert early. This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment. About Clarion Housing Group Clarion Housing Group is the country's largest social landlord with more than 350,000 people nationwide calling a Clarion home their own. Our mission is to provide affordable homes for those who need them most, and our development arm (Latimer) builds thousands of new homes each year across the country. We know that having a safe and secure home enables people to build better lives, and we believe being a good social landlord is about making a difference to our residents and communities. Our charitable foundation, Clarion Futures, works with charities, social enterprises and other organisations to provide employment support and apprenticeship opportunities to residents, as well as money management advice and help getting online. Diversity and Inclusion We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Salary: £24,856 per annum pro rata Location: London across multiple sites - Islington / Havering / Bow Hours: 40 per week Contract Type: Apprenticeship (24 month Fixed Term Contract including assessment period) Are you looking to learn and develop your skills? Clarion are offering you the opportunity to gain experience and skills in Horticulture within our Estates Services division! We are recruiting for multiple Apprentice Gardeners across London. Working alongside an experienced mentor, we'll support you to study and gain a Horticulture Level 2 qualification through a formal college course aligned to your role. You'll gain experience in Estate Services by working with your mentor and colleagues to ensure the cleanliness, safety and security on our estates; deliver seamless quality Grounds Maintenance/Gardening services to residents of Clarion Housing Group, to improve the environment. We'll look to you to provide professional Gardening services at a portfolio of properties. These include small, medium and large estates with grassed and shrubbed areas, flower gardens, plants & hedges and areas of hardstanding. Working to high standards you'll ensure that our blocks are kept clean and left hazard free at each visit You'll need to be customer focussed as you'll act as a point of contact ensuring there is good communication with all teams and departments, reporting any apparent breaches such as anti-social behaviour and abandoned vehicles. You'll need strong communications skills and must be able to use a hand held computer device such as a smart phone/tablet. What you can expect from us Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle. As standard we offer;- Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates Initial 25 Days annual leave (plus bank holiday), increasing to 30 days after 3 years' service. A flexible benefit scheme tailored to you, inclusive of healthcare options, dental insurance, restaurant card and cycle to work along with 1% of your salary to spend on whichever approved benefit you like! Matched pension contributions of up to 7.5% of your salary with generous life assurance Flexible and agile working for the majority of our employees. Other perks: Company Bonus Scheme Eye care vouchers Holiday trading scheme allowing you to buy and sell leave Free counselling and legal advice scheme for you and your family Interest free loans for season ticket and study leave Our commitment to equality and diversity means that we are keen to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, including but not limited to part-time working and job share, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and compassionate leave. Closing Date: Tuesday 30th April 2024 at midnight. For further details on this vacancy and to download the role profile please visit our website or click 'apply'. A full clean driving licence is preferred but not essential. In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advert early. This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment. About Clarion Housing Group Clarion Housing Group is the country's largest social landlord with more than 350,000 people nationwide calling a Clarion home their own. Our mission is to provide affordable homes for those who need them most, and our development arm (Latimer) builds thousands of new homes each year across the country. We know that having a safe and secure home enables people to build better lives, and we believe being a good social landlord is about making a difference to our residents and communities. Our charitable foundation, Clarion Futures, works with charities, social enterprises and other organisations to provide employment support and apprenticeship opportunities to residents, as well as money management advice and help getting online. Diversity and Inclusion We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.
Gardener Salary: £26,208 - £29,108 per annum Location: London - Bow / Islington / Rainham Hours: 40 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent We're recruiting for multiple Gardeners across North London to provide professional gardening services throughout Clarion's sites. You'll be performing generic and routine maintenance at a portfolio of properties including large estates with grassed areas, flower gardens, plants & hedges, and patio areas, as appropriate. Applicants must hold a full valid manual UK driving license. We are looking for you to have all or some of the following skills;- Good knowledge of a wide range of plants and understanding of their growing requirements including experience of soft & hard landscaping or willingness to learn Good interpersonal skills & ability to communicate well with residents and the public To deliver seamless quality Grounds Maintenance / Gardening service/s to residents of Clarion Housing Group to improve the environment. To carry out seasonal maintenance programmes to quality horticultural standards. To be aware of Health and Safety and best practice when using equipment in the delivery of high quality services. To carry out other related duties and responsibilities required by post / employer Growing Concern (GC). The ideal applicant will have the following - Horticultural qualification or relevant experience Good attention to detail Enthusiasm to work in all conditions and weather supporting your colleagues. What you can expect from us Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle. As standard we offer;- Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates Initial 25 Days annual leave (plus bank holiday), increasing to 30 days after 3 years' service. A flexible benefit scheme tailored to you, inclusive of healthcare options, dental insurance, restaurant card and cycle to work along with 1% of your salary to spend on whichever approved benefit you like! Matched pension contributions of up to 7.5% of your salary with generous life assurance Flexible and agile working for the majority of our employees. Other perks Company Bonus Scheme Eye care vouchers Holiday trading scheme allowing you to buy and sell leave Free counselling and legal advice scheme for you and your family Interest free loans for season ticket and study leave Our commitment to equality and diversity means that we are keen to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, including but not limited to part-time working and job share, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and compassionate leave. Closing Date: Tuesday 30th April 2024 at midnight. For further details on this vacancy and to download the role profile lease visit our website or click 'apply'. Applicants must be able to travel across the region as required. This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance. Applicants must hold a full valid manual UK driving license as you will be provided with a company van for work use only. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in the UK for the duration of your employment. About Clarion Housing Group Clarion Housing Group is the country's largest social landlord with more than 350,000 people nationwide calling a Clarion home their own. Our mission is to provide affordable homes for those who need them most, and our development arm (Latimer) builds thousands of new homes each year across the country. We know that having a safe and secure home enables people to build better lives, and we believe being a good social landlord is about making a difference to our residents and communities. Our charitable foundation, Clarion Futures, works with charities, social enterprises and other organisations to provide employment support and apprenticeship opportunities to residents, as well as money management advice and help getting online. Diversity and Inclusion We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work. Gardener
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Gardener Salary: £26,208 - £29,108 per annum Location: London - Bow / Islington / Rainham Hours: 40 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent We're recruiting for multiple Gardeners across North London to provide professional gardening services throughout Clarion's sites. You'll be performing generic and routine maintenance at a portfolio of properties including large estates with grassed areas, flower gardens, plants & hedges, and patio areas, as appropriate. Applicants must hold a full valid manual UK driving license. We are looking for you to have all or some of the following skills;- Good knowledge of a wide range of plants and understanding of their growing requirements including experience of soft & hard landscaping or willingness to learn Good interpersonal skills & ability to communicate well with residents and the public To deliver seamless quality Grounds Maintenance / Gardening service/s to residents of Clarion Housing Group to improve the environment. To carry out seasonal maintenance programmes to quality horticultural standards. To be aware of Health and Safety and best practice when using equipment in the delivery of high quality services. To carry out other related duties and responsibilities required by post / employer Growing Concern (GC). The ideal applicant will have the following - Horticultural qualification or relevant experience Good attention to detail Enthusiasm to work in all conditions and weather supporting your colleagues. What you can expect from us Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle. As standard we offer;- Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates Initial 25 Days annual leave (plus bank holiday), increasing to 30 days after 3 years' service. A flexible benefit scheme tailored to you, inclusive of healthcare options, dental insurance, restaurant card and cycle to work along with 1% of your salary to spend on whichever approved benefit you like! Matched pension contributions of up to 7.5% of your salary with generous life assurance Flexible and agile working for the majority of our employees. Other perks Company Bonus Scheme Eye care vouchers Holiday trading scheme allowing you to buy and sell leave Free counselling and legal advice scheme for you and your family Interest free loans for season ticket and study leave Our commitment to equality and diversity means that we are keen to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, including but not limited to part-time working and job share, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and compassionate leave. Closing Date: Tuesday 30th April 2024 at midnight. For further details on this vacancy and to download the role profile lease visit our website or click 'apply'. Applicants must be able to travel across the region as required. This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance. Applicants must hold a full valid manual UK driving license as you will be provided with a company van for work use only. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in the UK for the duration of your employment. About Clarion Housing Group Clarion Housing Group is the country's largest social landlord with more than 350,000 people nationwide calling a Clarion home their own. Our mission is to provide affordable homes for those who need them most, and our development arm (Latimer) builds thousands of new homes each year across the country. We know that having a safe and secure home enables people to build better lives, and we believe being a good social landlord is about making a difference to our residents and communities. Our charitable foundation, Clarion Futures, works with charities, social enterprises and other organisations to provide employment support and apprenticeship opportunities to residents, as well as money management advice and help getting online. Diversity and Inclusion We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work. Gardener
Salary: 24,856 per annum pro rata Location: London across multiple sites - Islington / Havering / Bow Hours: 40 per week Contract Type: Apprenticeship (24 month Fixed Term Contract including assessment period) Are you looking to learn and develop your skills? Clarion are offering you the opportunity to gain experience and skills in Horticulture within our Estates Services division! We are recruiting for multiple Apprentice Gardeners across London. Working alongside an experienced mentor, we'll support you to study and gain a Horticulture Level 2 qualification through a formal college course aligned to your role. You'll gain experience in Estate Services by working with your mentor and colleagues to ensure the cleanliness, safety and security on our estates; deliver seamless quality Grounds Maintenance/Gardening services to residents of Clarion Housing Group, to improve the environment. We'll look to you to provide professional Gardening services at a portfolio of properties. These include small, medium and large estates with grassed and shrubbed areas, flower gardens, plants & hedges and areas of hardstanding. Working to high standards you'll ensure that our blocks are kept clean and left hazard free at each visit You'll need to be customer focussed as you'll act as a point of contact ensuring there is good communication with all teams and departments, reporting any apparent breaches such as anti-social behaviour and abandoned vehicles. You'll need strong communications skills and must be able to use a hand held computer device such as a smart phone/tablet. What you can expect from us Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle. As standard we offer;- Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates Initial 25 Days annual leave (plus bank holiday), increasing to 30 days after 3 years' service. A flexible benefit scheme tailored to you, inclusive of healthcare options, dental insurance, restaurant card and cycle to work along with 1% of your salary to spend on whichever approved benefit you like! Matched pension contributions of up to 7.5% of your salary with generous life assurance Flexible and agile working for the majority of our employees. Other perks Company Bonus Scheme Eye care vouchers Holiday trading scheme allowing you to buy and sell leave Free counselling and legal advice scheme for you and your family Interest free loans for season ticket and study leave Our commitment to equality and diversity means that we are keen to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, including but not limited to part-time working and job share, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and compassionate leave. Closing Date: Tuesday 30th April 2024 at midnight. For further details on this vacancy and to download the role profile please visit our website or click 'apply'. A full clean driving licence is preferred but not essential. In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advert early. This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment. About Clarion Housing Group Clarion Housing Group is the country's largest social landlord with more than 350,000 people nationwide calling a Clarion home their own. Our mission is to provide affordable homes for those who need them most, and our development arm (Latimer) builds thousands of new homes each year across the country. We know that having a safe and secure home enables people to build better lives, and we believe being a good social landlord is about making a difference to our residents and communities. Our charitable foundation, Clarion Futures, works with charities, social enterprises and other organisations to provide employment support and apprenticeship opportunities to residents, as well as money management advice and help getting online. Diversity and Inclusion We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Salary: 24,856 per annum pro rata Location: London across multiple sites - Islington / Havering / Bow Hours: 40 per week Contract Type: Apprenticeship (24 month Fixed Term Contract including assessment period) Are you looking to learn and develop your skills? Clarion are offering you the opportunity to gain experience and skills in Horticulture within our Estates Services division! We are recruiting for multiple Apprentice Gardeners across London. Working alongside an experienced mentor, we'll support you to study and gain a Horticulture Level 2 qualification through a formal college course aligned to your role. You'll gain experience in Estate Services by working with your mentor and colleagues to ensure the cleanliness, safety and security on our estates; deliver seamless quality Grounds Maintenance/Gardening services to residents of Clarion Housing Group, to improve the environment. We'll look to you to provide professional Gardening services at a portfolio of properties. These include small, medium and large estates with grassed and shrubbed areas, flower gardens, plants & hedges and areas of hardstanding. Working to high standards you'll ensure that our blocks are kept clean and left hazard free at each visit You'll need to be customer focussed as you'll act as a point of contact ensuring there is good communication with all teams and departments, reporting any apparent breaches such as anti-social behaviour and abandoned vehicles. You'll need strong communications skills and must be able to use a hand held computer device such as a smart phone/tablet. What you can expect from us Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle. As standard we offer;- Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates Initial 25 Days annual leave (plus bank holiday), increasing to 30 days after 3 years' service. A flexible benefit scheme tailored to you, inclusive of healthcare options, dental insurance, restaurant card and cycle to work along with 1% of your salary to spend on whichever approved benefit you like! Matched pension contributions of up to 7.5% of your salary with generous life assurance Flexible and agile working for the majority of our employees. Other perks Company Bonus Scheme Eye care vouchers Holiday trading scheme allowing you to buy and sell leave Free counselling and legal advice scheme for you and your family Interest free loans for season ticket and study leave Our commitment to equality and diversity means that we are keen to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, including but not limited to part-time working and job share, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and compassionate leave. Closing Date: Tuesday 30th April 2024 at midnight. For further details on this vacancy and to download the role profile please visit our website or click 'apply'. A full clean driving licence is preferred but not essential. In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advert early. This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment. About Clarion Housing Group Clarion Housing Group is the country's largest social landlord with more than 350,000 people nationwide calling a Clarion home their own. Our mission is to provide affordable homes for those who need them most, and our development arm (Latimer) builds thousands of new homes each year across the country. We know that having a safe and secure home enables people to build better lives, and we believe being a good social landlord is about making a difference to our residents and communities. Our charitable foundation, Clarion Futures, works with charities, social enterprises and other organisations to provide employment support and apprenticeship opportunities to residents, as well as money management advice and help getting online. Diversity and Inclusion We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.
Senior Gardener (Part-time, FTC) West Stow, Suffolk 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 have a real focus on improving the health and wellbeing outcomes of people working in horticulture and have an ambitious preventative strategy to create better futures for people working in horticulture. Fullers Mill is an enchanting and tranquil seven-acre creation on the banks of the River Lark. It combines a beautiful site of light dappled woodland with a plantsman's collection of unusual shrubs, perennials, lilies and marginal plants. It is a garden of truly year-round interest. We are now looking for a Senior Garden to join us for an 18 month fixed term contract, on a part-time basis working 22.5 hours per week, ideally over Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The Benefits - Salary of £24,000 pro rata - 25 days' holiday pro rata, plus Bank Holidays - Pension - DIS benefit (3x salary) - Sickness pay - Comprehensive benefits package - Well-established family friendly policies, including the ability to have extra unpaid leave - Time off for dependants - Company car/car benefit This is a fantastic opportunity for a knowledgeable gardener with experience of working in publicly open gardens, to put their green fingers to use in our vital organisation. If you're looking to further your experience and enhance your CV, this is a rare chance to join us and contribute to our established garden that has won RHS Partner Garden of the Year for the Midlands and East of England two years in a row. What's more, you will discover a friendly team and a range of benefits to support you in your personal and professional life, so if you know your Hostas from your Hollyhocks, we want to hear from you! The Role As a Senior Gardener, you will oversee the effective cultivation and maintenance of our award-winning Fullers Mill Garden. Implementing improvements with the Head Gardener, you will oversee propagation, planting, pruning and the overall maintenance of lawns, ponds and paths. You will also provide expert guidance to our team of enthusiastic volunteers and support the general opening of the garden, including engaging positively with the public. About You To be considered as a Senior Gardener, you will need: - Previous experience of working in a garden open to visitors - Substantial practical experience in horticulture - Good general knowledge of horticulture and related disciplines - The ability to prioritise and manage your workload and evaluate and plan others work - The ability to work as part of a team and lead others including trainees or volunteers - Excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with colleagues, volunteers and visitors - Good written and oral communication skills - A formal qualification in horticulture e.g. RHS level 2 or 3, apprenticeship (or equivalent) Ideally, you will have previous experience in garden construction techniques, using garden machinery and working outside in all weather. Experience of managing volunteers would be highly beneficial. Please note, the closing date for applications is 8th January 2022. Other organisations may call this role Senior Groundskeeper, Senior Grounds Person, Senior Horticultural Technician, Senior Horticulture Operative, or Horticulturalist. Webrecruit and Perennial, Gardeners' Royal Benevolent Society are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you can help us to grow as a Senior Gardener, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Dec 19, 2022
Full time
Senior Gardener (Part-time, FTC) West Stow, Suffolk 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 have a real focus on improving the health and wellbeing outcomes of people working in horticulture and have an ambitious preventative strategy to create better futures for people working in horticulture. Fullers Mill is an enchanting and tranquil seven-acre creation on the banks of the River Lark. It combines a beautiful site of light dappled woodland with a plantsman's collection of unusual shrubs, perennials, lilies and marginal plants. It is a garden of truly year-round interest. We are now looking for a Senior Garden to join us for an 18 month fixed term contract, on a part-time basis working 22.5 hours per week, ideally over Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The Benefits - Salary of £24,000 pro rata - 25 days' holiday pro rata, plus Bank Holidays - Pension - DIS benefit (3x salary) - Sickness pay - Comprehensive benefits package - Well-established family friendly policies, including the ability to have extra unpaid leave - Time off for dependants - Company car/car benefit This is a fantastic opportunity for a knowledgeable gardener with experience of working in publicly open gardens, to put their green fingers to use in our vital organisation. If you're looking to further your experience and enhance your CV, this is a rare chance to join us and contribute to our established garden that has won RHS Partner Garden of the Year for the Midlands and East of England two years in a row. What's more, you will discover a friendly team and a range of benefits to support you in your personal and professional life, so if you know your Hostas from your Hollyhocks, we want to hear from you! The Role As a Senior Gardener, you will oversee the effective cultivation and maintenance of our award-winning Fullers Mill Garden. Implementing improvements with the Head Gardener, you will oversee propagation, planting, pruning and the overall maintenance of lawns, ponds and paths. You will also provide expert guidance to our team of enthusiastic volunteers and support the general opening of the garden, including engaging positively with the public. About You To be considered as a Senior Gardener, you will need: - Previous experience of working in a garden open to visitors - Substantial practical experience in horticulture - Good general knowledge of horticulture and related disciplines - The ability to prioritise and manage your workload and evaluate and plan others work - The ability to work as part of a team and lead others including trainees or volunteers - Excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with colleagues, volunteers and visitors - Good written and oral communication skills - A formal qualification in horticulture e.g. RHS level 2 or 3, apprenticeship (or equivalent) Ideally, you will have previous experience in garden construction techniques, using garden machinery and working outside in all weather. Experience of managing volunteers would be highly beneficial. Please note, the closing date for applications is 8th January 2022. Other organisations may call this role Senior Groundskeeper, Senior Grounds Person, Senior Horticultural Technician, Senior Horticulture Operative, or Horticulturalist. Webrecruit and Perennial, Gardeners' Royal Benevolent Society are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you can help us to grow as a Senior Gardener, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Our client, The NEC and Resorts World Arena, stage 500 world-famous public events like Crufts, Horse of the Year, Motorbike Show, BBC Good Food Live and Gardeners World Live to huge international trade exhibitions. The Arena hosts over 210 days of shows a year for 1m visitors.As a Traffic Offer, you will be led by the traffic and logistics manager, and report into the onsite traffic supervisors based on the NEC campus (B40 1NT).The traffic and logistics team manage the vehicle and pedestrian movement across the campus and 16,500 car parking spaces on site. The traffic team are also the first responders to any road traffic incidents and manage the building and breakdowns of exhibition halls.The events world can be high pressured, fast paced, and quick to change. So we are looking for a calm, positive, customer focused individual who understands the importance of their role and teamwork. Main duties: Directing vehicles in a safe and efficient manner Controlling access into a secure area Using the radio to communicate with the Traffic team and the Site Operations Centre Work alongside other NEC departments, to maximise the customer experience Escorting Emergency Services in one of our Traffic vehicles Patrolling site and reporting incidences Limiting inner area access via Gate Houses Implementing roadblocks and managing congestion on site Working as a team to uphold safety and security practices Liaising with customers, exhibitors and VIPs in a friendly professional manner You will excel at customer communications and go out of your way to assist in any way you can To be successful in the role, you will need: SIA Door Supervisor Licence is required Full UK driving licence IOSH is desirable Experience in a traffic or logistics role is essential Experience in security and stewarding is desirable Experience in events is desirable Enjoy being outdoors meeting and greeting visitors Excellent verbal communication skills An enthusiastic can-do attitude The ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Excellent time-keeping What will you get in return? A pension scheme- to save for the future - eligibility rules apply Access to high street discounts Access to low interest loans Recognition scheme 'OCS Stars'- monetary rewards given to top performers Training and Development- apprenticeships, e-learning, English as a Second Language and our award nominated 'Impact' Programme Long Service Awards Cycle to work scheme- discounted bicycles Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- 24-7 Wellbeing Support Why join OCS Group Ltd? OCS prides itself as a company with strong family values and we are passionate about hiring people who demonstrate the same.We take CARE of you; We act SAFELY and responsibly; We are TRUSTWORTHY; We work as EXPERTS. If you share these Values, we want you to be part of our team.OCS have a well-respected brand and our colleagues are empowered to be the best version of themselves. We offer job stability and are committed to developing our colleagues by offering more than just a job. We are a financially stable business who continues to be privately owned since its inception in 1900.We reward those who demonstrate our values and since the launch of our OCS Star recognition scheme we have rewarded nearly 1,500 colleagues with monetary vouchers, certificates, and public recognition within the business.We invest and support the growth of our people and are currently sponsoring over 310 colleagues who are enrolled in a variety of apprenticeship programmes, ranging from Level 3 qualifications in customer service to degree programmes in Leadership. If you want to develop you career, OCS is a great choice.OCS offers the family feel of smaller organisations although large enough to offer so many opportunities. We recognise your efforts and contribution and show our appreciation through a variety of reward schemes which in turn results in our colleagues staying with OCS. Our business is the family you can choose, and our people stay for the friendships, opportunities, and career fulfilment we offer.
Dec 18, 2022
Full time
Our client, The NEC and Resorts World Arena, stage 500 world-famous public events like Crufts, Horse of the Year, Motorbike Show, BBC Good Food Live and Gardeners World Live to huge international trade exhibitions. The Arena hosts over 210 days of shows a year for 1m visitors.As a Traffic Offer, you will be led by the traffic and logistics manager, and report into the onsite traffic supervisors based on the NEC campus (B40 1NT).The traffic and logistics team manage the vehicle and pedestrian movement across the campus and 16,500 car parking spaces on site. The traffic team are also the first responders to any road traffic incidents and manage the building and breakdowns of exhibition halls.The events world can be high pressured, fast paced, and quick to change. So we are looking for a calm, positive, customer focused individual who understands the importance of their role and teamwork. Main duties: Directing vehicles in a safe and efficient manner Controlling access into a secure area Using the radio to communicate with the Traffic team and the Site Operations Centre Work alongside other NEC departments, to maximise the customer experience Escorting Emergency Services in one of our Traffic vehicles Patrolling site and reporting incidences Limiting inner area access via Gate Houses Implementing roadblocks and managing congestion on site Working as a team to uphold safety and security practices Liaising with customers, exhibitors and VIPs in a friendly professional manner You will excel at customer communications and go out of your way to assist in any way you can To be successful in the role, you will need: SIA Door Supervisor Licence is required Full UK driving licence IOSH is desirable Experience in a traffic or logistics role is essential Experience in security and stewarding is desirable Experience in events is desirable Enjoy being outdoors meeting and greeting visitors Excellent verbal communication skills An enthusiastic can-do attitude The ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Excellent time-keeping What will you get in return? A pension scheme- to save for the future - eligibility rules apply Access to high street discounts Access to low interest loans Recognition scheme 'OCS Stars'- monetary rewards given to top performers Training and Development- apprenticeships, e-learning, English as a Second Language and our award nominated 'Impact' Programme Long Service Awards Cycle to work scheme- discounted bicycles Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- 24-7 Wellbeing Support Why join OCS Group Ltd? OCS prides itself as a company with strong family values and we are passionate about hiring people who demonstrate the same.We take CARE of you; We act SAFELY and responsibly; We are TRUSTWORTHY; We work as EXPERTS. If you share these Values, we want you to be part of our team.OCS have a well-respected brand and our colleagues are empowered to be the best version of themselves. We offer job stability and are committed to developing our colleagues by offering more than just a job. We are a financially stable business who continues to be privately owned since its inception in 1900.We reward those who demonstrate our values and since the launch of our OCS Star recognition scheme we have rewarded nearly 1,500 colleagues with monetary vouchers, certificates, and public recognition within the business.We invest and support the growth of our people and are currently sponsoring over 310 colleagues who are enrolled in a variety of apprenticeship programmes, ranging from Level 3 qualifications in customer service to degree programmes in Leadership. If you want to develop you career, OCS is a great choice.OCS offers the family feel of smaller organisations although large enough to offer so many opportunities. We recognise your efforts and contribution and show our appreciation through a variety of reward schemes which in turn results in our colleagues staying with OCS. Our business is the family you can choose, and our people stay for the friendships, opportunities, and career fulfilment we offer.