A community-focused organization in Maidstone seeks a Gardener to maintain and enhance their beautiful outdoor areas. You will care for lawns, gardens, and communal spaces, ensuring they reflect high standards. Responsibilities include landscaping, minor repairs, and providing gardening advice to residents. The role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth in a thriving community environment. Join us to make a real difference!
Mar 27, 2026
Full time
A community-focused organization in Maidstone seeks a Gardener to maintain and enhance their beautiful outdoor areas. You will care for lawns, gardens, and communal spaces, ensuring they reflect high standards. Responsibilities include landscaping, minor repairs, and providing gardening advice to residents. The role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth in a thriving community environment. Join us to make a real difference!
We're looking for a forward-thinking Countryside Manager to lead our nature recovery work across the Lincolnshire Coast, including Gunby Estate, Tattershall Castle, and our new coastal nature reserve at Sandilands. This is an exciting time to join the National Trust as we deliver our strategy, People and Places Thriving, with a focus on restoring nature, improving access, and inspiring communities. The Lincolnshire Coast is a key area for this work. You'll lead a team of Rangers and Gardeners, working closely with internal specialists to deliver meaningful outcomes for nature. You'll also build strong partnerships to support ambitious plans for nature recovery both on and beyond our land. Alongside this, you'll help create high-quality outdoor experiences that connect people with nature. What it's like to work here You'll be part of a collaborative and creative leadership team, working with the General Manager and colleagues across the portfolio. Gunby is a historic estate with gardens, parkland, and tenanted farms, where you'll lead partnership work to enhance its nature value. Sandilands is a developing wetland reserve on the East Coast Flyway, due to open fully in 2026. You'll oversee its progress, ensuring it becomes a standout destination for wildlife and visitors. What you'll be doing You'll lead your teams in day-to-day site management and strategic planning to improve access and deliver nature conservation projects. You'll work with regional and national colleagues to shape and deliver a locally ambitious plan that supports national goals. You'll manage a team of 4 Rangers, a Senior Gardener and their team of 4, and around 50 volunteers. You'll help secure funding from a mix of public and private sources to support high-quality nature outcomes. Some weekend, bank holiday and duty management work is required. Who we're looking for We'd love to hear from you if this sounds like you: sound knowledge and experience of nature conservation and outdoors site management experience and ability in partnership working and stakeholder engagement with ability to build and sustain strategic partnerships. ability to lead and support team, setting long-term strategic direction for nature and climate skilled in Project Management and budget management detailed understanding land use change, coastal nature restoration and coastal adaptation confidence in managing resources, compliance and working with contractors
Mar 27, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a forward-thinking Countryside Manager to lead our nature recovery work across the Lincolnshire Coast, including Gunby Estate, Tattershall Castle, and our new coastal nature reserve at Sandilands. This is an exciting time to join the National Trust as we deliver our strategy, People and Places Thriving, with a focus on restoring nature, improving access, and inspiring communities. The Lincolnshire Coast is a key area for this work. You'll lead a team of Rangers and Gardeners, working closely with internal specialists to deliver meaningful outcomes for nature. You'll also build strong partnerships to support ambitious plans for nature recovery both on and beyond our land. Alongside this, you'll help create high-quality outdoor experiences that connect people with nature. What it's like to work here You'll be part of a collaborative and creative leadership team, working with the General Manager and colleagues across the portfolio. Gunby is a historic estate with gardens, parkland, and tenanted farms, where you'll lead partnership work to enhance its nature value. Sandilands is a developing wetland reserve on the East Coast Flyway, due to open fully in 2026. You'll oversee its progress, ensuring it becomes a standout destination for wildlife and visitors. What you'll be doing You'll lead your teams in day-to-day site management and strategic planning to improve access and deliver nature conservation projects. You'll work with regional and national colleagues to shape and deliver a locally ambitious plan that supports national goals. You'll manage a team of 4 Rangers, a Senior Gardener and their team of 4, and around 50 volunteers. You'll help secure funding from a mix of public and private sources to support high-quality nature outcomes. Some weekend, bank holiday and duty management work is required. Who we're looking for We'd love to hear from you if this sounds like you: sound knowledge and experience of nature conservation and outdoors site management experience and ability in partnership working and stakeholder engagement with ability to build and sustain strategic partnerships. ability to lead and support team, setting long-term strategic direction for nature and climate skilled in Project Management and budget management detailed understanding land use change, coastal nature restoration and coastal adaptation confidence in managing resources, compliance and working with contractors
Allotment Co-ordinator/Skilled Gardener Location: Kensington Gardens Hourly Rate: £16.24 Contract: Permanent, Full-time Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 07:00-15:30 About the Role Our Client at The Royal Parks and help shape a thriving, biodiverse allotment space at one of London's most iconic green locations click apply for full job details
Mar 27, 2026
Full time
Allotment Co-ordinator/Skilled Gardener Location: Kensington Gardens Hourly Rate: £16.24 Contract: Permanent, Full-time Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 07:00-15:30 About the Role Our Client at The Royal Parks and help shape a thriving, biodiverse allotment space at one of London's most iconic green locations click apply for full job details
A dedicated cultural agency in Surrey is looking for a Gardener to preserve the beauty of Brookwood Military Cemetery. The role involves performing various horticultural tasks, maintaining high standards, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent and have practical experience. The work environment fosters teamwork and offers great development opportunities while commemorating the war dead.
Mar 27, 2026
Full time
A dedicated cultural agency in Surrey is looking for a Gardener to preserve the beauty of Brookwood Military Cemetery. The role involves performing various horticultural tasks, maintaining high standards, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent and have practical experience. The work environment fosters teamwork and offers great development opportunities while commemorating the war dead.
We're looking for a Head Gardener to lead a team of staff and volunteers and to guide the care and future development of the gardens in the Lake District and Eden Valleys. What it's like to work here The Cumbria and Lancashire Cluster Group brings together some of the nations iconic landscapes and heritage properties, you'll be part of a team that is spread across the cluster group providing inspiring and enthusiastic leadership to a team of Gardeners working across the Lake District and Eden area. The clustered way of working is a new approach so you will be an important part in creating new ways of working, providing strong leadership to your team and developing key relationships with the leadership team. We are open to supporting flexible working from one of the property offices within the Cluster (Wray, Allan Bank, Acorn Bank) combined with some home working. You'll need to be able to travel between the garden locations and there is some travel required to internal and external conferences and meetings that may require nights away from home. What you'll be doing Day to day, you'll be leading a Senior Gardener and a team of Gardeners who look after a network of small but significant gardens. You will be working with our Specialist Delivery Team colleagues (fundraising, gardens, curators etc) to create a new plan to celebrate and share these wonderful places. In your remit will be the iconic garden at Hilltop House where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her famous little books, the childhood home of William Wordsworth in Cockermouth and Allan Bank the former home of Canon Rawnsley a founder member of the National Trust, Acorn Bank in the Eden Valley which is home to a significant reference collection of heritage apples and the largest herb collection in the National Trust, The Wray Estate and Stagshaw Garden close to Ambleside. You'll be a key member of the Property Groups Leadership Team and will take collective ownership for plans and budgets at group level. As a senior leader, you'll may expected to work some weekends and bank holidays as part of the Duty Manager Rota Who we're looking for Strong communicator and relationship builder, able to work effectively with diverse internal and external teams. Flexible, solution focused thinker, confident in negotiating, influencing decisions, and building productive networks. Proactive and highly organised, with project management experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to balance quality, cost and time. Inclusive and supportive leader, with experience managing staff and volunteers and contributing to an inclusive working culture. Significant horticultural expertise, supported by RHS Level 3 (or equivalent), with experience managing diverse gardens across the seasons and excellent plant knowledge. Knowledge of historic landscape conservation, including applying key management documents such as Statements of Significance and Conservation/ Garden Management Plans. Experience managing operational, compliance and resource requirements, including risk management, budgeting, work planning, and delivering visitor or community focused garden interventions. The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places
Mar 27, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Head Gardener to lead a team of staff and volunteers and to guide the care and future development of the gardens in the Lake District and Eden Valleys. What it's like to work here The Cumbria and Lancashire Cluster Group brings together some of the nations iconic landscapes and heritage properties, you'll be part of a team that is spread across the cluster group providing inspiring and enthusiastic leadership to a team of Gardeners working across the Lake District and Eden area. The clustered way of working is a new approach so you will be an important part in creating new ways of working, providing strong leadership to your team and developing key relationships with the leadership team. We are open to supporting flexible working from one of the property offices within the Cluster (Wray, Allan Bank, Acorn Bank) combined with some home working. You'll need to be able to travel between the garden locations and there is some travel required to internal and external conferences and meetings that may require nights away from home. What you'll be doing Day to day, you'll be leading a Senior Gardener and a team of Gardeners who look after a network of small but significant gardens. You will be working with our Specialist Delivery Team colleagues (fundraising, gardens, curators etc) to create a new plan to celebrate and share these wonderful places. In your remit will be the iconic garden at Hilltop House where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her famous little books, the childhood home of William Wordsworth in Cockermouth and Allan Bank the former home of Canon Rawnsley a founder member of the National Trust, Acorn Bank in the Eden Valley which is home to a significant reference collection of heritage apples and the largest herb collection in the National Trust, The Wray Estate and Stagshaw Garden close to Ambleside. You'll be a key member of the Property Groups Leadership Team and will take collective ownership for plans and budgets at group level. As a senior leader, you'll may expected to work some weekends and bank holidays as part of the Duty Manager Rota Who we're looking for Strong communicator and relationship builder, able to work effectively with diverse internal and external teams. Flexible, solution focused thinker, confident in negotiating, influencing decisions, and building productive networks. Proactive and highly organised, with project management experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to balance quality, cost and time. Inclusive and supportive leader, with experience managing staff and volunteers and contributing to an inclusive working culture. Significant horticultural expertise, supported by RHS Level 3 (or equivalent), with experience managing diverse gardens across the seasons and excellent plant knowledge. Knowledge of historic landscape conservation, including applying key management documents such as Statements of Significance and Conservation/ Garden Management Plans. Experience managing operational, compliance and resource requirements, including risk management, budgeting, work planning, and delivering visitor or community focused garden interventions. The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places
We're looking for a highly motivated Tree Nursery Project Officer to help deliver one of the National Trust's most ambitious nature recovery commitments: producing high quality, provenance known native trees for the Northern Ireland landscape. As a key member of our Roots to Recovery Project, you'll play a central role in driving forward this work and supporting wider nature recovery across the region. Working at the historic Mount Stewart estate, you'll lead the development and daily operation of our expanding tree nursery-supporting our target of propagating 400,000 native trees within the first three years. You'll collaborate with the Trees & Woodland Adviser for NI, countryside teams, education teams, volunteers, and partner organisations to grow trees that directly contribute to the National Trust's 20 Million Trees strategy and wider nature recovery goals. You will also line manage the Tree Nursery Community, Participation & Volunteering Coordinator, ensuring strong alignment between nursery operations, volunteer engagement, and community participation. Funded by the DAERA Nature Recovery Challenge Fund, the role contributes to key themes of Nature Recovery-including Nature Recovery Networks, Species Recovery Networks, and 30x30 Projects-and supports the National Trust's strategic goals of People & Nature Thriving and Restore Nature, as well as the 20 Million Trees strategy. This role blends practical horticulture, project coordination, partnership working, and volunteer support. It's perfect for someone who wants to help shape a major conservation initiative and leave a lasting legacy for nature in Northern Ireland. What it's like to work here You'll join a passionate and supportive Nature & Urban team, supported by the Trees & Woodland Adviser and working closely with Countryside Managers, Area Rangers, and volunteers across Northern Ireland. The nursery is based in the beautiful walled garden at Mount Stewart, where innovative propagation, seed sourcing, and plant health management play a central role in our conservation ambitions. Your base will be Mount Stewart, with flexibility to work from home when appropriate. Occasional travel to other Trust sites will be required to support seed collection, meetings, and project delivery. The team culture is inclusive, values driven, and strongly connected to our purpose: caring for nature, beauty and history for everyone, forever. What you'll be doing Tree Nursery Development & Operations: Lead the development and day to day running of the Mount Stewart tree nursery. Oversee propagation and cultivation of native trees, ensuring high levels of plant health and biosecurity. Coordinate seed collection from notable and priority trees across NI. Maintain accurate plant records using databases and GIS systems to track provenance and productivity. Project Coordination: Plan, coordinate, and deliver project objectives throughout the project life cycle. Manage small project budgets (under £25k) and ensure resources are used efficiently. Identify and manage risks, ensuring safe working practices. Communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors, volunteers, and external stakeholders. Produce reports, maintain documentation, and ensure alignment with conservation purpose. Provide line management for the Tree Nursery Community, Participation & Volunteering Coordinator, supporting their development and ensuring effective delivery of volunteering and engagement activities. People Engagement & Volunteer Support: Work closely with volunteers, providing supervision, training, and support to help them thrive. Work in partnership with the Tree Nursery Community, Participation & Volunteering Coordinator to deliver inclusive volunteering opportunities and community engagement programmes. Build partnerships with schools, youth groups, and community organisations. Deliver occasional outreach and interpretation activities to share the nursery's story. Who we're looking for: Trained as a professional gardener or horticulturalist with a good level of practical experience, including plant production and cultivation. Experience of record keeping, including knowledge of plant passports and Forestry Reproductive Material Experience of working with volunteers and managing a team of volunteers Ability to deliver through teams including volunteers, external contractors and colleagues outside your team Excellent project management and IT/Database skills Can work safely, with risk assessments and compliance with safety procedures Ability to travel within Northern Ireland to properties which are in remote locations
Mar 27, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a highly motivated Tree Nursery Project Officer to help deliver one of the National Trust's most ambitious nature recovery commitments: producing high quality, provenance known native trees for the Northern Ireland landscape. As a key member of our Roots to Recovery Project, you'll play a central role in driving forward this work and supporting wider nature recovery across the region. Working at the historic Mount Stewart estate, you'll lead the development and daily operation of our expanding tree nursery-supporting our target of propagating 400,000 native trees within the first three years. You'll collaborate with the Trees & Woodland Adviser for NI, countryside teams, education teams, volunteers, and partner organisations to grow trees that directly contribute to the National Trust's 20 Million Trees strategy and wider nature recovery goals. You will also line manage the Tree Nursery Community, Participation & Volunteering Coordinator, ensuring strong alignment between nursery operations, volunteer engagement, and community participation. Funded by the DAERA Nature Recovery Challenge Fund, the role contributes to key themes of Nature Recovery-including Nature Recovery Networks, Species Recovery Networks, and 30x30 Projects-and supports the National Trust's strategic goals of People & Nature Thriving and Restore Nature, as well as the 20 Million Trees strategy. This role blends practical horticulture, project coordination, partnership working, and volunteer support. It's perfect for someone who wants to help shape a major conservation initiative and leave a lasting legacy for nature in Northern Ireland. What it's like to work here You'll join a passionate and supportive Nature & Urban team, supported by the Trees & Woodland Adviser and working closely with Countryside Managers, Area Rangers, and volunteers across Northern Ireland. The nursery is based in the beautiful walled garden at Mount Stewart, where innovative propagation, seed sourcing, and plant health management play a central role in our conservation ambitions. Your base will be Mount Stewart, with flexibility to work from home when appropriate. Occasional travel to other Trust sites will be required to support seed collection, meetings, and project delivery. The team culture is inclusive, values driven, and strongly connected to our purpose: caring for nature, beauty and history for everyone, forever. What you'll be doing Tree Nursery Development & Operations: Lead the development and day to day running of the Mount Stewart tree nursery. Oversee propagation and cultivation of native trees, ensuring high levels of plant health and biosecurity. Coordinate seed collection from notable and priority trees across NI. Maintain accurate plant records using databases and GIS systems to track provenance and productivity. Project Coordination: Plan, coordinate, and deliver project objectives throughout the project life cycle. Manage small project budgets (under £25k) and ensure resources are used efficiently. Identify and manage risks, ensuring safe working practices. Communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors, volunteers, and external stakeholders. Produce reports, maintain documentation, and ensure alignment with conservation purpose. Provide line management for the Tree Nursery Community, Participation & Volunteering Coordinator, supporting their development and ensuring effective delivery of volunteering and engagement activities. People Engagement & Volunteer Support: Work closely with volunteers, providing supervision, training, and support to help them thrive. Work in partnership with the Tree Nursery Community, Participation & Volunteering Coordinator to deliver inclusive volunteering opportunities and community engagement programmes. Build partnerships with schools, youth groups, and community organisations. Deliver occasional outreach and interpretation activities to share the nursery's story. Who we're looking for: Trained as a professional gardener or horticulturalist with a good level of practical experience, including plant production and cultivation. Experience of record keeping, including knowledge of plant passports and Forestry Reproductive Material Experience of working with volunteers and managing a team of volunteers Ability to deliver through teams including volunteers, external contractors and colleagues outside your team Excellent project management and IT/Database skills Can work safely, with risk assessments and compliance with safety procedures Ability to travel within Northern Ireland to properties which are in remote locations
A leading gardening service provider in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a Head Gardener to lead a team and oversee horticultural works. The successful candidate will have previous experience in grounds maintenance, strong horticultural skills, and qualifications such as NPTC PA1 and PA6a certificates. This full-time role involves maintaining high-quality gardens and requires leadership experience. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous holidays, and a commitment to employee welfare.
Mar 27, 2026
Full time
A leading gardening service provider in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a Head Gardener to lead a team and oversee horticultural works. The successful candidate will have previous experience in grounds maintenance, strong horticultural skills, and qualifications such as NPTC PA1 and PA6a certificates. This full-time role involves maintaining high-quality gardens and requires leadership experience. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous holidays, and a commitment to employee welfare.
We are seeking a highly organised & proactive Senior Facilities Manager (SFM) to lead the end-to-end delivery of hard and soft facilities management services across a key residential client estate located in West London. You will own the client relationship on all FM matters, ensure legal compliance and safety, drive service excellence against SLAs/KPIs, and provide day-to-day leadership to the FM team, gardeners, and porters across the estate. The role combines operational leadership, stakeholder engagement (client/residents/leaseholders), and commercial accountability (budgets, contracts, lifecycle planning). Manage all hard and soft service providers, monitoring SLAs and KPIs and re-tendering to ensure delivery of an efficient, quality and value for money service for our clients and the occupiers of their buildings/sites Assist in the preparation and managing budgets in accordance with the RICS code of practice Monitoring and control of budget expenditure in tandem with Cluttons client accounting team Lead and develop FM team, Gardeners & Porters across the portfolio. Assist in the Control of all Environmental and Health and Safety, ensuring compliance across all buildings and sites with legislation, codes of practice and Cluttons policies and procedures Visiting and inspecting buildings and sites as necessary to ensure, as a minimum, key deliverables are met Support capital/refurbishment projects. Maintain accurate records via the systems used within the business. Assist with internal and external parties in relation to project works across the portfolio Regular and accurate reporting to the partners/property managers, clients and Cluttons H&S director Dealing with ad hoc queries and tasks from the property management team, clients and occupiers Developing and building good working relationships with residents & leaseholders to resolve issues promptly and professionally Drive process improvements & service levels across the portfolio. Responsibilities People Overseeing the day-to-day management of the FM, Gardeners & Porters. Liaising with partners and the property managers regularly and updating them on all current matters. Liaising with other departments (e.g. projects and building consultancy and fund management) as necessary. Instructing, managing and supervising of contractors in a good and timely manner who are required to work on sites under our control. Clients and business development Providing client facing expertise in FM related matters Reporting to clients, where instructed, all issues relating to building/site operation Developing and building relationships with clients Identify areas for new business generation Setting and monitoring budgets and accounts in consultation with the property managers, client accounts team and clients Control and accurate coding of invoices ensuring prompt payment of suppliers Ensuring fee income to the business is maximised whilst complying with the RICS code of practice Working with property managers in dealing with insurance claims Point of contact for all contractor invoice queries. Systems and process Acting at all times in accordance with Cluttons' policies and procedures particularly those that relate to the FM function along with health and safety and environmental Ensuring that issues and priorities identified in environmental, general health, safety and fire risk assessments are actioned/dealt with in a timely manner and the online management system (currently RiskWise) is kept up to date Ensuring all contractors used on buildings and sites are competent and accredited in accordance with the company's policies and procedures Actively reviewing procedures and proofing change to improve service delivery and compliance Actively keep all systems updated with correct information & review team outputs using reporting systems. Requirements Proven experience in facilities management, preferably in a residential setting IOSH/NEBOSH qualification or demonstrated knowledge and experience of health and safety Membership of IWFM or another FM qualification Experience of managing residential blocks Demonstrated leadership/management skills to deal with issues ranging from senior level to administrative Experience in facilities management or property management role Setting and management of budgets Demonstrate an ability to solve complex problems and deliver a variety of options in complex situations. Experience of using property management systems (TRAMPS, Filestore, Vanitfy would be an advantage) Experience in the use of online environmental, health and safety management and compliance systems (e.g RiskWise) Hybrid working - to give you the flexibility you need Holidays: 25 days increasing in line with length of service to a maximum of 30 days Enhanced auto enrolment pension scheme - to help you save for the future Life assurance - to protect your loved ones should the worst happen Interest free season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme - discounted bicycles Flu and eye care vouchers - to keep you healthy Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 health & wellbeing support Remote GP app - to give you and your family access to medical experts quickly Platform hosting 1000s of discounts at your favourite retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, leisure & days out venues, gyms and more Family & wellbeing policy - including enhanced maternity pay, menopause support, neurodiversity support, carer support, company sick pay and much more Plus a Flexible benefits policy that allows you to pick and choose additional benefits as below: Purchasing up to 5 days additional holiday Discounted gym membership Discounted private medical insurance for family cover Discounted critical health insurance and more We recognise that diversity in all its forms including but not limited to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and background - enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to serve our clients and community effectively. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, knowing their unique perspectives are welcomed and appreciated. We actively seek applicants from all backgrounds and want you to get in touch even if you don't have all the skills we have asked for - we will support you with the development you need. Recruitment agencies Cluttons will only pay agency fees where a signed agreement is in place and the agency has been instructed by a member of our HR team. We do not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs from any third party, including recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted to Cluttons or any of our employees outside of our formal recruitment process, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be deemed unsolicited and will not be eligible for any agency fees.
Mar 27, 2026
Full time
We are seeking a highly organised & proactive Senior Facilities Manager (SFM) to lead the end-to-end delivery of hard and soft facilities management services across a key residential client estate located in West London. You will own the client relationship on all FM matters, ensure legal compliance and safety, drive service excellence against SLAs/KPIs, and provide day-to-day leadership to the FM team, gardeners, and porters across the estate. The role combines operational leadership, stakeholder engagement (client/residents/leaseholders), and commercial accountability (budgets, contracts, lifecycle planning). Manage all hard and soft service providers, monitoring SLAs and KPIs and re-tendering to ensure delivery of an efficient, quality and value for money service for our clients and the occupiers of their buildings/sites Assist in the preparation and managing budgets in accordance with the RICS code of practice Monitoring and control of budget expenditure in tandem with Cluttons client accounting team Lead and develop FM team, Gardeners & Porters across the portfolio. Assist in the Control of all Environmental and Health and Safety, ensuring compliance across all buildings and sites with legislation, codes of practice and Cluttons policies and procedures Visiting and inspecting buildings and sites as necessary to ensure, as a minimum, key deliverables are met Support capital/refurbishment projects. Maintain accurate records via the systems used within the business. Assist with internal and external parties in relation to project works across the portfolio Regular and accurate reporting to the partners/property managers, clients and Cluttons H&S director Dealing with ad hoc queries and tasks from the property management team, clients and occupiers Developing and building good working relationships with residents & leaseholders to resolve issues promptly and professionally Drive process improvements & service levels across the portfolio. Responsibilities People Overseeing the day-to-day management of the FM, Gardeners & Porters. Liaising with partners and the property managers regularly and updating them on all current matters. Liaising with other departments (e.g. projects and building consultancy and fund management) as necessary. Instructing, managing and supervising of contractors in a good and timely manner who are required to work on sites under our control. Clients and business development Providing client facing expertise in FM related matters Reporting to clients, where instructed, all issues relating to building/site operation Developing and building relationships with clients Identify areas for new business generation Setting and monitoring budgets and accounts in consultation with the property managers, client accounts team and clients Control and accurate coding of invoices ensuring prompt payment of suppliers Ensuring fee income to the business is maximised whilst complying with the RICS code of practice Working with property managers in dealing with insurance claims Point of contact for all contractor invoice queries. Systems and process Acting at all times in accordance with Cluttons' policies and procedures particularly those that relate to the FM function along with health and safety and environmental Ensuring that issues and priorities identified in environmental, general health, safety and fire risk assessments are actioned/dealt with in a timely manner and the online management system (currently RiskWise) is kept up to date Ensuring all contractors used on buildings and sites are competent and accredited in accordance with the company's policies and procedures Actively reviewing procedures and proofing change to improve service delivery and compliance Actively keep all systems updated with correct information & review team outputs using reporting systems. Requirements Proven experience in facilities management, preferably in a residential setting IOSH/NEBOSH qualification or demonstrated knowledge and experience of health and safety Membership of IWFM or another FM qualification Experience of managing residential blocks Demonstrated leadership/management skills to deal with issues ranging from senior level to administrative Experience in facilities management or property management role Setting and management of budgets Demonstrate an ability to solve complex problems and deliver a variety of options in complex situations. Experience of using property management systems (TRAMPS, Filestore, Vanitfy would be an advantage) Experience in the use of online environmental, health and safety management and compliance systems (e.g RiskWise) Hybrid working - to give you the flexibility you need Holidays: 25 days increasing in line with length of service to a maximum of 30 days Enhanced auto enrolment pension scheme - to help you save for the future Life assurance - to protect your loved ones should the worst happen Interest free season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme - discounted bicycles Flu and eye care vouchers - to keep you healthy Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 health & wellbeing support Remote GP app - to give you and your family access to medical experts quickly Platform hosting 1000s of discounts at your favourite retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, leisure & days out venues, gyms and more Family & wellbeing policy - including enhanced maternity pay, menopause support, neurodiversity support, carer support, company sick pay and much more Plus a Flexible benefits policy that allows you to pick and choose additional benefits as below: Purchasing up to 5 days additional holiday Discounted gym membership Discounted private medical insurance for family cover Discounted critical health insurance and more We recognise that diversity in all its forms including but not limited to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and background - enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to serve our clients and community effectively. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, knowing their unique perspectives are welcomed and appreciated. We actively seek applicants from all backgrounds and want you to get in touch even if you don't have all the skills we have asked for - we will support you with the development you need. Recruitment agencies Cluttons will only pay agency fees where a signed agreement is in place and the agency has been instructed by a member of our HR team. We do not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs from any third party, including recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted to Cluttons or any of our employees outside of our formal recruitment process, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be deemed unsolicited and will not be eligible for any agency fees.
Sevenoaks School is currently seeking to appoint an Apprentice Gardener (full-time, all year round). We are looking for someone who will bring good organisational skills, a can-do attitude and a hardworking, dependable and professional approach to work. Please see the Job Description for full details about the role. Please Note For applicants applying from other job boards, please ensure you get diverted to the website that contains our application form. For applicants applying directly on the support staff vacancy page of the Sevenoaks School website, please click on 'Read more' alongside the role you are applying for and then click on 'Apply Now' (Blue button) on the next page that appears and follow the instructions. To be considered, you will need to complete the full application form and also attach an updated CV. If you are an internal candidate of Sevenoaks School applying please provide your updated CV and cover letter to the following email address, to be considered for this role. The closing date for applications is 25/02/2026 at 23:59. The School retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadline. At Sevenoaks School our mission is to ensure that students secure their full potential. We prepare young people for life in a modern, global society and seek to provide every student with excellent role models. Having a diverse staff enhances our school community and we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Sevenoaks School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and therefore, the offer of employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a number of background checks including but not limited to an enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred list check, the taking up and verification of references and the verification of career history and fitness to undertake the role, as well as an online check. Registered Charity No. .
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
Sevenoaks School is currently seeking to appoint an Apprentice Gardener (full-time, all year round). We are looking for someone who will bring good organisational skills, a can-do attitude and a hardworking, dependable and professional approach to work. Please see the Job Description for full details about the role. Please Note For applicants applying from other job boards, please ensure you get diverted to the website that contains our application form. For applicants applying directly on the support staff vacancy page of the Sevenoaks School website, please click on 'Read more' alongside the role you are applying for and then click on 'Apply Now' (Blue button) on the next page that appears and follow the instructions. To be considered, you will need to complete the full application form and also attach an updated CV. If you are an internal candidate of Sevenoaks School applying please provide your updated CV and cover letter to the following email address, to be considered for this role. The closing date for applications is 25/02/2026 at 23:59. The School retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadline. At Sevenoaks School our mission is to ensure that students secure their full potential. We prepare young people for life in a modern, global society and seek to provide every student with excellent role models. Having a diverse staff enhances our school community and we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Sevenoaks School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and therefore, the offer of employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a number of background checks including but not limited to an enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred list check, the taking up and verification of references and the verification of career history and fitness to undertake the role, as well as an online check. Registered Charity No. .
We're looking for a Senior Gardener with strong leadership and people skills to join the Gardens and Outdoors Team at Petworth House and Park. This is an exciting opportunity to help deliver a refreshed vision for our historic Pleasure Ground Garden. Our gardens and parkland are as significant as our houses and collections, and your work will play a vital role in caring for these special places for everyone, for ever. What it's like to work here Our team cares for a 40-acre Pleasure Ground Garden and a 700-acre deer park shaped by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. Although rooted in Brown's landscape style, the garden has evolved over centuries and today features serpentine paths, specimen trees, shrubs and theatrical mixed borders that offer interest all year round. Much planting was lost over time and during the Great Storm of 1987, and we're now delivering a programme of improvements to reimagine the Pleasure Ground. This work honours its Brownian origins, 250 years of changing design, and its unique Spirit of Place-while meeting the expectations of a modern audience. We also care for one of the National Trust's largest collections of ancient and notable trees, wildflower meadows, spring bulbs, and expanding collections of specimen trees and shrubs. What you'll be doing We're a small team with a wide remit and plans to grow. As Senior Gardener, you'll support the Gardens and Outdoors Manager with ongoing enhancement projects and oversee the day-to-day running of the garden team. You'll work closely with, and help lead, our horticultural and grounds volunteers. Alongside your horticultural expertise, you'll help coordinate and prioritise team workloads, share skills through hands-on training, and build strong relationships across the property. You'll be confident using and maintaining garden machinery, ensuring tools are kept in good working order. Health and safety will sit at the heart of your work, making sure compliance tasks are completed and recorded. You'll also play an active role in engaging visitors, volunteers, and colleagues-sharing your passion for Petworth and helping to build support for its long-term conservation. A full role profile is attached. You don't need to meet every requirement listed; it simply reflects the full scope of what's possible in the role. Who we're looking for Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below: experience in practical horticulture and plant care confidence in team supervision and volunteer support skills in machinery use and adherence to safety compliance standards knowledge of project and programme delivery with measurable outcomes understanding of resource management and budget control skilled in visitor and stakeholder engagement, fostering positive relationships For all other applicants, we'd love to hear from you, if you're: someone who combines practical experience in horticulture with appropriate qualifications used to supervising others in a similar role highly knowledgeable about plants confident in using and maintaining garden machinery, including chainsaws, tractors, hedge-trimmers and mowers (both walking and ride-on) aware of relevant health and safety legislation and practices The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Senior Gardener with strong leadership and people skills to join the Gardens and Outdoors Team at Petworth House and Park. This is an exciting opportunity to help deliver a refreshed vision for our historic Pleasure Ground Garden. Our gardens and parkland are as significant as our houses and collections, and your work will play a vital role in caring for these special places for everyone, for ever. What it's like to work here Our team cares for a 40-acre Pleasure Ground Garden and a 700-acre deer park shaped by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. Although rooted in Brown's landscape style, the garden has evolved over centuries and today features serpentine paths, specimen trees, shrubs and theatrical mixed borders that offer interest all year round. Much planting was lost over time and during the Great Storm of 1987, and we're now delivering a programme of improvements to reimagine the Pleasure Ground. This work honours its Brownian origins, 250 years of changing design, and its unique Spirit of Place-while meeting the expectations of a modern audience. We also care for one of the National Trust's largest collections of ancient and notable trees, wildflower meadows, spring bulbs, and expanding collections of specimen trees and shrubs. What you'll be doing We're a small team with a wide remit and plans to grow. As Senior Gardener, you'll support the Gardens and Outdoors Manager with ongoing enhancement projects and oversee the day-to-day running of the garden team. You'll work closely with, and help lead, our horticultural and grounds volunteers. Alongside your horticultural expertise, you'll help coordinate and prioritise team workloads, share skills through hands-on training, and build strong relationships across the property. You'll be confident using and maintaining garden machinery, ensuring tools are kept in good working order. Health and safety will sit at the heart of your work, making sure compliance tasks are completed and recorded. You'll also play an active role in engaging visitors, volunteers, and colleagues-sharing your passion for Petworth and helping to build support for its long-term conservation. A full role profile is attached. You don't need to meet every requirement listed; it simply reflects the full scope of what's possible in the role. Who we're looking for Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below: experience in practical horticulture and plant care confidence in team supervision and volunteer support skills in machinery use and adherence to safety compliance standards knowledge of project and programme delivery with measurable outcomes understanding of resource management and budget control skilled in visitor and stakeholder engagement, fostering positive relationships For all other applicants, we'd love to hear from you, if you're: someone who combines practical experience in horticulture with appropriate qualifications used to supervising others in a similar role highly knowledgeable about plants confident in using and maintaining garden machinery, including chainsaws, tractors, hedge-trimmers and mowers (both walking and ride-on) aware of relevant health and safety legislation and practices The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Gardener at a Barchester care home, you'll help create the kind of stimulating environment that enables us to deliver quality, person-centred care. By maintaining our grounds to the highest standards, you'll ensure our home always makes a great first impression, and that our outside areas can be fully enjoyed by residents looking for some fresh air or a change of scenery. Your role as a Gardener will involve looking after our equipment and structures like fencing, keeping our grounds safe and tidy (including clearing any snow and ice in the winter), and planting a range of flowers, shrubs and trees. Once a year, you'll be able to showcase your talents in our fiercely-contested Barchester in Bloom' competition. ABOUT YOU If you have a passion for the great outdoors, you could be perfect for the role of Gardener at Barchester. One of your key priorities will be making sure your work fits around the needs of our residents, so a patient and empathetic approach is key. As well as general gardening experience, we'll also need to see a good understanding of health and safety and the ability to use garden treatment chemicals in line with COSHH regulations. Trustworthy and professional with a can-do approach, you're a great team player who will take a genuine interest in the lives and wellbeing of our residents. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and developmentAutomatic enrolment into our profit share schemeA range of holiday, retail and leisure discountsUnlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Gardener at a Barchester care home, you'll help create the kind of stimulating environment that enables us to deliver quality, person-centred care. By maintaining our grounds to the highest standards, you'll ensure our home always makes a great first impression, and that our outside areas can be fully enjoyed by residents looking for some fresh air or a change of scenery. Your role as a Gardener will involve looking after our equipment and structures like fencing, keeping our grounds safe and tidy (including clearing any snow and ice in the winter), and planting a range of flowers, shrubs and trees. Once a year, you'll be able to showcase your talents in our fiercely-contested Barchester in Bloom' competition. ABOUT YOU If you have a passion for the great outdoors, you could be perfect for the role of Gardener at Barchester. One of your key priorities will be making sure your work fits around the needs of our residents, so a patient and empathetic approach is key. As well as general gardening experience, we'll also need to see a good understanding of health and safety and the ability to use garden treatment chemicals in line with COSHH regulations. Trustworthy and professional with a can-do approach, you're a great team player who will take a genuine interest in the lives and wellbeing of our residents. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and developmentAutomatic enrolment into our profit share schemeA range of holiday, retail and leisure discountsUnlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
The Head Gardener role offers a unique opportunity to work in a historic and peaceful environment. You will be part of a dedicated team, working closely with colleagues to create and maintain the Palace's beautiful gardens. This role provides a chance to showcase your gardening expertise and leadership skills in a supportive and flexible work setting. The Head Gardener has overall responsibility for the presentation, management, maintenance, upkeep and agreed development of Bishopthorpe Palace Gardens and line management of the garden staff engaged as employees and volunteers. This post gives an excellent opportunity to work in a small, friendly, environment, in unusual and pleasant surroundings. Colleagues at Bishopthorpe Palace work as a small and close-knit team and support each other at busy periods with flexibility and good humour. The person appointed will relate directly to the Archbishop, Chief of Staff, Palace and Events Manager and Palace Warden. Working closely with the Assistant Gardener, casual staff and volunteers working in the grounds. MAIN DUTIES Responsible for the maintenance and management of the grounds of Bishopthorpe Palace, ensuring that the appearance of the entire garden site is kept to the best standard at all times including: Planning and balance of year-round needs of garden/estate. Designing the winter and summer annual bedding and arranging the purchase and cultivation of the plants. Maintaining paths, perimeter and riverbank vegetation Hands-on weeding, pruning, dead-heading, plant division and replanting where necessary throughout the grounds. Directing and assisting in the care, cultivation and maintenance of all plants, seasonal planting, borders, shrubs, trees, lawns and ponds. Management of wildlife in the grounds. Management of the pond. Planting of seeds and bulbs and caring for them during the winter. Ensure the safety of paths and the grounds during the winter, including clearing snow and salting paths Hands-on working with the garden team to achieve autumn leaf clearance and appropriate disposal. Hands-on working with the garden team to ensure all lawns and hedges are kept trimmed to the required standard. Irrigating all garden pots/planters and ornamental areas, including lawns, to ensure good growing conditions. Propagation of garden plant material for use in the garden and plant sales at garden events. Monitoring and control of weeds and algae in gravel paths, paving, ponds and borders and taking appropriate action. Responsible for the management of the Palace woodland including: the use of chainsaws to fell and crosscut timber. monitoring existing trees and re-planting when necessary to ensure the continuation of a safe and healthy woodland. Develop and implement a garden risk management control plan which includes, but is not limited to, the inspection and periodic pruning of trees Responsible for the purchase, storage, handling and application of pesticides and weed killers used throughout the Palace grounds adhering to current Health and Safety legislation. Ensuring the garden bothy, garden tool and machinery sheds, potting shed and greenhouse are all kept in a tidy, safe and well-presented manner Manage the garden budget in conjunction with the Palace and Events Manager and Accounts Manager including: Production of an annual budget for expenditure relating to the maintenance and management of the grounds of Bishopthorpe Palace. Submitting requests and invoices for expenditure within the agreed budget for Bishopthorpe Palace garden. Agreeing expenditure items with the Palace and Events Manager and Accounts Manager in advance. Preparation of a schedule of maintenance and replacement for all machinery and tools including annual servicing. HEALTH AND SAFETY DUTIES Attendance at Bishopthorpe Palace H&S meetings. Ensure all garden works are in full compliance with Health and Safety at Work and COSHH regulations. Ensure all chain saw and garden chemical licences remain current and comply with Health & Safety legislation. In consultation with the Palace & Events Manager and Palace Warden ensuring the safety of garden users by regular checks on trees, access areas, steps and paths and reporting or repairing any hazards. Responsible for monitoring all personal protection equipment used in the department to ensure expiry dates for critical safety equipment are adhered here. Responsible for maintenance of machinery and tools, including annual servicing. LINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for the line management of the Assistant Gardener. Responsible for the line management of casual and volunteer garden staff. Overseeing, directing and training garden staff when they are working in the garden. Assist the Palace manager with the sourcing, management and supervision of contractors working within the Palace grounds and woodland. Assist with the interviewing and appointment of future garden staff. OTHER DUTIES Attendance of regular Bishopthorpe Palace Operation meetings to update on site work by other departments. Attendance of management training courses and in-house training and briefing courses when requested. Lead on internal and external communications for the Gardening team, including attending office meetings, including the huddle. Liaising with the wider Bishopthorpe Palace Estates team to enable maintenance and restoration work via garden areas and agreeing making-good costs for the garden. Liaising with the Hospitality team to enable smooth running of their events in both the Palace building and garden Dealing with garden enquiries and giving guided tours of the garden. Setting up garden open days and attending all garden events at Bishopthorpe Palace as requested by the Palace and Events Manager, to help with stewarding, event presentation and security. Helping with the security of the Palace when required, including: Dealing with alarms - subject to their home location Locking external gates Making the Palace and grounds secure. To help with various duties around the Palace as agreed with the Palace and Events Manager. Essential Experience in ground maintenance and gardening of a large garden Some experience of use and maintenance of lawn mowers, etc Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Ability to forward plan and manage orders of equipment and plants as necessary Experience in managing staff, including delegation of duties Ability to motivate, develop and praise the garden team and be a good people manager Able to perform hands-on routine responsibilities whilst maintaining attention to detail An enthusiastic and committed gardener Desire to maintain the existing garden as well as provide development ideas Punctual and reliable Ambassadorial skills to promote and embrace the garden and its many uses Willingness to undertake any training to further skills for the job Good communication skills, including delegation, negotiation and diplomatic skills An enthusiastic and committed gardener with a desire to promote and develop the garden and its many uses Excellent plant knowledge Experience with specific and testing growing conditions Desirable City and Guilds qualification in horticulture or gardening Experience of maintaining a large garden or estate and use of garden machinery Qualified First Aider, although training can be arranged Qualified in the use of chainsaws, although training can be arranged Able to work to deadlines and prioritise workload Able to organise and take initiative Experience in managing rewilding natural spaces Hard working, confident gardener Hold a full driving licence Plant and pest/disease identification Some knowledge of the structure of the Church of England, including the Archbishop's ministry Qualified in the handling and application of pesticides and weedkillers A basic working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and the internet Closing date for application is 21 April 2026 at midnight
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
The Head Gardener role offers a unique opportunity to work in a historic and peaceful environment. You will be part of a dedicated team, working closely with colleagues to create and maintain the Palace's beautiful gardens. This role provides a chance to showcase your gardening expertise and leadership skills in a supportive and flexible work setting. The Head Gardener has overall responsibility for the presentation, management, maintenance, upkeep and agreed development of Bishopthorpe Palace Gardens and line management of the garden staff engaged as employees and volunteers. This post gives an excellent opportunity to work in a small, friendly, environment, in unusual and pleasant surroundings. Colleagues at Bishopthorpe Palace work as a small and close-knit team and support each other at busy periods with flexibility and good humour. The person appointed will relate directly to the Archbishop, Chief of Staff, Palace and Events Manager and Palace Warden. Working closely with the Assistant Gardener, casual staff and volunteers working in the grounds. MAIN DUTIES Responsible for the maintenance and management of the grounds of Bishopthorpe Palace, ensuring that the appearance of the entire garden site is kept to the best standard at all times including: Planning and balance of year-round needs of garden/estate. Designing the winter and summer annual bedding and arranging the purchase and cultivation of the plants. Maintaining paths, perimeter and riverbank vegetation Hands-on weeding, pruning, dead-heading, plant division and replanting where necessary throughout the grounds. Directing and assisting in the care, cultivation and maintenance of all plants, seasonal planting, borders, shrubs, trees, lawns and ponds. Management of wildlife in the grounds. Management of the pond. Planting of seeds and bulbs and caring for them during the winter. Ensure the safety of paths and the grounds during the winter, including clearing snow and salting paths Hands-on working with the garden team to achieve autumn leaf clearance and appropriate disposal. Hands-on working with the garden team to ensure all lawns and hedges are kept trimmed to the required standard. Irrigating all garden pots/planters and ornamental areas, including lawns, to ensure good growing conditions. Propagation of garden plant material for use in the garden and plant sales at garden events. Monitoring and control of weeds and algae in gravel paths, paving, ponds and borders and taking appropriate action. Responsible for the management of the Palace woodland including: the use of chainsaws to fell and crosscut timber. monitoring existing trees and re-planting when necessary to ensure the continuation of a safe and healthy woodland. Develop and implement a garden risk management control plan which includes, but is not limited to, the inspection and periodic pruning of trees Responsible for the purchase, storage, handling and application of pesticides and weed killers used throughout the Palace grounds adhering to current Health and Safety legislation. Ensuring the garden bothy, garden tool and machinery sheds, potting shed and greenhouse are all kept in a tidy, safe and well-presented manner Manage the garden budget in conjunction with the Palace and Events Manager and Accounts Manager including: Production of an annual budget for expenditure relating to the maintenance and management of the grounds of Bishopthorpe Palace. Submitting requests and invoices for expenditure within the agreed budget for Bishopthorpe Palace garden. Agreeing expenditure items with the Palace and Events Manager and Accounts Manager in advance. Preparation of a schedule of maintenance and replacement for all machinery and tools including annual servicing. HEALTH AND SAFETY DUTIES Attendance at Bishopthorpe Palace H&S meetings. Ensure all garden works are in full compliance with Health and Safety at Work and COSHH regulations. Ensure all chain saw and garden chemical licences remain current and comply with Health & Safety legislation. In consultation with the Palace & Events Manager and Palace Warden ensuring the safety of garden users by regular checks on trees, access areas, steps and paths and reporting or repairing any hazards. Responsible for monitoring all personal protection equipment used in the department to ensure expiry dates for critical safety equipment are adhered here. Responsible for maintenance of machinery and tools, including annual servicing. LINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for the line management of the Assistant Gardener. Responsible for the line management of casual and volunteer garden staff. Overseeing, directing and training garden staff when they are working in the garden. Assist the Palace manager with the sourcing, management and supervision of contractors working within the Palace grounds and woodland. Assist with the interviewing and appointment of future garden staff. OTHER DUTIES Attendance of regular Bishopthorpe Palace Operation meetings to update on site work by other departments. Attendance of management training courses and in-house training and briefing courses when requested. Lead on internal and external communications for the Gardening team, including attending office meetings, including the huddle. Liaising with the wider Bishopthorpe Palace Estates team to enable maintenance and restoration work via garden areas and agreeing making-good costs for the garden. Liaising with the Hospitality team to enable smooth running of their events in both the Palace building and garden Dealing with garden enquiries and giving guided tours of the garden. Setting up garden open days and attending all garden events at Bishopthorpe Palace as requested by the Palace and Events Manager, to help with stewarding, event presentation and security. Helping with the security of the Palace when required, including: Dealing with alarms - subject to their home location Locking external gates Making the Palace and grounds secure. To help with various duties around the Palace as agreed with the Palace and Events Manager. Essential Experience in ground maintenance and gardening of a large garden Some experience of use and maintenance of lawn mowers, etc Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Ability to forward plan and manage orders of equipment and plants as necessary Experience in managing staff, including delegation of duties Ability to motivate, develop and praise the garden team and be a good people manager Able to perform hands-on routine responsibilities whilst maintaining attention to detail An enthusiastic and committed gardener Desire to maintain the existing garden as well as provide development ideas Punctual and reliable Ambassadorial skills to promote and embrace the garden and its many uses Willingness to undertake any training to further skills for the job Good communication skills, including delegation, negotiation and diplomatic skills An enthusiastic and committed gardener with a desire to promote and develop the garden and its many uses Excellent plant knowledge Experience with specific and testing growing conditions Desirable City and Guilds qualification in horticulture or gardening Experience of maintaining a large garden or estate and use of garden machinery Qualified First Aider, although training can be arranged Qualified in the use of chainsaws, although training can be arranged Able to work to deadlines and prioritise workload Able to organise and take initiative Experience in managing rewilding natural spaces Hard working, confident gardener Hold a full driving licence Plant and pest/disease identification Some knowledge of the structure of the Church of England, including the Archbishop's ministry Qualified in the handling and application of pesticides and weedkillers A basic working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and the internet Closing date for application is 21 April 2026 at midnight
Horticultural Curator London (with regular travel to all our client's sites) The Organisation Our client manages green spaces across London. They are now looking for a Horticultural Curator to join them on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week. The Benefits - Salary of £48,000 - £51,000 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) - Hybrid/agile working options - 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 an unmissable opportunity for a high-calibre horticultural professional who has managed curated public landscapes and possesses broad plant knowledge to join our client's iconic charity organisation. You'll have the rare chance to influence horticulture on a remarkable scale, leaving a visible and lasting mark on more than countless acres of historic landscapes and public spaces. What's more, you'll join an organisation that values both professional growth and personal wellbeing, with learning and development opportunities, a supportive team, and offices in a beautiful location. So, if you're ready to help guide the future of horticulture across these cherished sites, read on and apply today! The Role As a Horticultural Curator, you will support the development of beautiful, resilient and biodiverse landscapes across our client's sites. Specifically, you will deliver one of their key strategic objectives to 'Conserve and Enhance'. Working closely with eleven Head Gardeners, you will support horticultural projects across the sites through both practical and planning input, ensuring planting schemes respond to heritage, climate change and biodiversity challenges. You will help source plants from a diverse range of nurseries, support procurement planning for larger projects and ensure new plantings deliver the best outcomes for people, nature and long-term landscape sustainability. Additionally, you will: - Manage and issue horticultural guidance documents and support quality standards - Oversee and administer a volunteer group - Support the Head Gardener team with plant sourcing and horticultural diversity across the sites, ensuring each site has its own style and identity without duplication About You To be considered as a Horticultural Curator, you will need: - Experience working at management level in a curated landscape garden setting that has a wide breadth of plant groups - Demonstrable experience working in spaces open to the public - Experience curating a broad range of plant groups - Experience writing copy to explain and communicate changes and evolution of horticulture for media, press and PR interpretation and fundraising material - Broad knowledge and understanding of horticultural plant diversity, its display and curation, and how to interpret it to visitors - Knowledge of the UK and, in some cases, European nurseries - An understanding of the sensitivities involved with evolving planting styles - Wide reaching networks through plant committees and industry bodies to enable collaboration and best value for the charity Other organisations may call this role Botanical Curator, Garden Curator, Horticulture Manager, or Head of Living Collections. Our client wants to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and uses 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. Our client is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. They value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. They believe that the more inclusive they are, the better their work will be. So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Horticultural Curator, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
Mar 23, 2026
Full time
Horticultural Curator London (with regular travel to all our client's sites) The Organisation Our client manages green spaces across London. They are now looking for a Horticultural Curator to join them on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week. The Benefits - Salary of £48,000 - £51,000 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) - Hybrid/agile working options - 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 an unmissable opportunity for a high-calibre horticultural professional who has managed curated public landscapes and possesses broad plant knowledge to join our client's iconic charity organisation. You'll have the rare chance to influence horticulture on a remarkable scale, leaving a visible and lasting mark on more than countless acres of historic landscapes and public spaces. What's more, you'll join an organisation that values both professional growth and personal wellbeing, with learning and development opportunities, a supportive team, and offices in a beautiful location. So, if you're ready to help guide the future of horticulture across these cherished sites, read on and apply today! The Role As a Horticultural Curator, you will support the development of beautiful, resilient and biodiverse landscapes across our client's sites. Specifically, you will deliver one of their key strategic objectives to 'Conserve and Enhance'. Working closely with eleven Head Gardeners, you will support horticultural projects across the sites through both practical and planning input, ensuring planting schemes respond to heritage, climate change and biodiversity challenges. You will help source plants from a diverse range of nurseries, support procurement planning for larger projects and ensure new plantings deliver the best outcomes for people, nature and long-term landscape sustainability. Additionally, you will: - Manage and issue horticultural guidance documents and support quality standards - Oversee and administer a volunteer group - Support the Head Gardener team with plant sourcing and horticultural diversity across the sites, ensuring each site has its own style and identity without duplication About You To be considered as a Horticultural Curator, you will need: - Experience working at management level in a curated landscape garden setting that has a wide breadth of plant groups - Demonstrable experience working in spaces open to the public - Experience curating a broad range of plant groups - Experience writing copy to explain and communicate changes and evolution of horticulture for media, press and PR interpretation and fundraising material - Broad knowledge and understanding of horticultural plant diversity, its display and curation, and how to interpret it to visitors - Knowledge of the UK and, in some cases, European nurseries - An understanding of the sensitivities involved with evolving planting styles - Wide reaching networks through plant committees and industry bodies to enable collaboration and best value for the charity Other organisations may call this role Botanical Curator, Garden Curator, Horticulture Manager, or Head of Living Collections. Our client wants to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and uses 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. Our client is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. They value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. They believe that the more inclusive they are, the better their work will be. So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Horticultural Curator, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
Gardener Driver Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday Hours: 07:30 - 15:15 with 33-minute break Locations: Inverleith, The Inch or Sighthill Rate of Pay: £14.51 per hour Contract: Temporary Ongoing We are looking for reliable and hardworking individuals to join our gardening team, supporting the maintenance of green spaces across Edinburgh. The team provides services to residential areas, parks, public spaces, schools, and community facilities throughout the city. Duties to include: Grass cutting and edging Strimming Maintenance of sports pitches and playing fields Seasonal grounds care and weed control Hedge trimming and shrub bed maintenance Landscaping Operating gardening machinery Dealing with members of the public Essential Requirements: Full, valid UK driving licence Excellent timekeeping Team player Ability to work independently Eye for detail Understanding of basic health and safety If you have the relevant experience and meet the above requirements, please apply directly to this advert.
Mar 21, 2026
Full time
Gardener Driver Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday Hours: 07:30 - 15:15 with 33-minute break Locations: Inverleith, The Inch or Sighthill Rate of Pay: £14.51 per hour Contract: Temporary Ongoing We are looking for reliable and hardworking individuals to join our gardening team, supporting the maintenance of green spaces across Edinburgh. The team provides services to residential areas, parks, public spaces, schools, and community facilities throughout the city. Duties to include: Grass cutting and edging Strimming Maintenance of sports pitches and playing fields Seasonal grounds care and weed control Hedge trimming and shrub bed maintenance Landscaping Operating gardening machinery Dealing with members of the public Essential Requirements: Full, valid UK driving licence Excellent timekeeping Team player Ability to work independently Eye for detail Understanding of basic health and safety If you have the relevant experience and meet the above requirements, please apply directly to this advert.
Domestic Couple - Live-in - Starting May/June 2026 Berkshire £70,000-£80,000 gross per year (combined) 5 days per week, 08:00-17:00 (weekend cover required but not every weekend) Spacious 4-bedroom cottage with private garden provided A friendly private household in Berkshire is looking for an experienced domestic couple to support the running of their beautiful 6-bedroom Georgian home set within a 150+ acre estate. The role involves a combination of housekeeping, family cooking, and estate/grounds support, working alongside an established and welcoming team. The principals travel regularly, so during these periods the role typically runs Monday-Friday. Role Responsibilities Housekeeper Cook Daily cleaning and occasional deep cleaning of the main house Care of high-value items including art and antiques Family laundry Preparing healthy, home-style meals for the family (often using produce from the kitchen garden and orchard) Estate/Grounds Assistant Supporting the Head Gardener and Farm Manager with general estate and garden maintenance Assisting with property upkeep, including logs, window cleaning (ladder climbing) and general maintenance tasks Helping maintain estate facilities such as the gym and indoor pool Candidate Requirements Previous experience working together as a domestic couple in a private household Confident drivers (both) Comfortable around dogs Trustworthy, reliable and proactive Non-smokers with excellent references Fluent EnglishAccommodation: A modern, furnished 4-bedroom cottage on the estate is provided, with: Private entrance, garden and garage All bills included (except food) Pets and dependants considered on a case-by-case basis
Mar 21, 2026
Full time
Domestic Couple - Live-in - Starting May/June 2026 Berkshire £70,000-£80,000 gross per year (combined) 5 days per week, 08:00-17:00 (weekend cover required but not every weekend) Spacious 4-bedroom cottage with private garden provided A friendly private household in Berkshire is looking for an experienced domestic couple to support the running of their beautiful 6-bedroom Georgian home set within a 150+ acre estate. The role involves a combination of housekeeping, family cooking, and estate/grounds support, working alongside an established and welcoming team. The principals travel regularly, so during these periods the role typically runs Monday-Friday. Role Responsibilities Housekeeper Cook Daily cleaning and occasional deep cleaning of the main house Care of high-value items including art and antiques Family laundry Preparing healthy, home-style meals for the family (often using produce from the kitchen garden and orchard) Estate/Grounds Assistant Supporting the Head Gardener and Farm Manager with general estate and garden maintenance Assisting with property upkeep, including logs, window cleaning (ladder climbing) and general maintenance tasks Helping maintain estate facilities such as the gym and indoor pool Candidate Requirements Previous experience working together as a domestic couple in a private household Confident drivers (both) Comfortable around dogs Trustworthy, reliable and proactive Non-smokers with excellent references Fluent EnglishAccommodation: A modern, furnished 4-bedroom cottage on the estate is provided, with: Private entrance, garden and garage All bills included (except food) Pets and dependants considered on a case-by-case basis
Berry Recruitment are looking for a grounds operative to work as part of their grounds maintenance team for our client based in Peterborough. a licence is required as you will be required to drive a 3.5 tonne vehicle as and when required. This is an active role as you are getting in and out of the vehicle. YOU WILL BE CRRYING OUT GROUNDS OPERATIVE DUTIES INCLUDING MOWING, STRIMMING AND HEDGE CUTTING you must have a driving licence Working hours are 38.50 hours per week, Monday - Friday 7:15am start Immediate start. if you are interested please apply now or contact Amanda Holmes in the Hendon branch on (phone number removed). Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.
Mar 19, 2026
Full time
Berry Recruitment are looking for a grounds operative to work as part of their grounds maintenance team for our client based in Peterborough. a licence is required as you will be required to drive a 3.5 tonne vehicle as and when required. This is an active role as you are getting in and out of the vehicle. YOU WILL BE CRRYING OUT GROUNDS OPERATIVE DUTIES INCLUDING MOWING, STRIMMING AND HEDGE CUTTING you must have a driving licence Working hours are 38.50 hours per week, Monday - Friday 7:15am start Immediate start. if you are interested please apply now or contact Amanda Holmes in the Hendon branch on (phone number removed). Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.
Berry Recruitment are looking for a grounds operative to work as part of their grounds maintenance team for our client based in Peterborough. a licence is required as you will be required to drive a 3.5 tonne vehicle as and when required. This is an active role as you are getting in and out of the vehicle. YOU WILL BE CRRYING OUT GROUNDS OPERATIVE DUTIES INCLUDING MOWING, STRIMMING AND HEDGE CUTTING you must have a driving licence Working hours are 38.50 hours per week, Monday - Friday 7:15am start Immediate start. if you are interested please apply now or contact Amanda Holmes in the Hendon branch on (phone number removed). Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.
Mar 19, 2026
Full time
Berry Recruitment are looking for a grounds operative to work as part of their grounds maintenance team for our client based in Peterborough. a licence is required as you will be required to drive a 3.5 tonne vehicle as and when required. This is an active role as you are getting in and out of the vehicle. YOU WILL BE CRRYING OUT GROUNDS OPERATIVE DUTIES INCLUDING MOWING, STRIMMING AND HEDGE CUTTING you must have a driving licence Working hours are 38.50 hours per week, Monday - Friday 7:15am start Immediate start. if you are interested please apply now or contact Amanda Holmes in the Hendon branch on (phone number removed). Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.
Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Gardener Location: Slough Employment Type: Full-Time Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm (Set Shift Pattern) Pay: Weekly Pay Job Purpose To maintain and improve lawns, landscaped areas, gardens, and external grounds across sites in Slough and surrounding areas, ensuring all outdoor spaces are safe, tidy, and well-presented. Key Responsibilities Grass cutting, edging, and lawn maintenance Hedge trimming, pruning, planting, and weeding Maintenance of flower beds, shrubs, and trees Leaf clearance and seasonal groundwork Application of fertilizers and pesticides (where qualified) Operation and basic maintenance of gardening machinery and tools Keeping paths and hard landscaped areas clean and safe Reporting hazards, damage, or plant health issues Adhering to all health and safety procedures Requirements Essential: Previous grounds maintenance or gardening experience Ability to operate gardening machinery safely Good physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in all weather Full UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated Desirable: Horticultural qualification PA1/PA6 spraying licence Experience driving company vans or towing trailers
Mar 18, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Gardener Location: Slough Employment Type: Full-Time Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm (Set Shift Pattern) Pay: Weekly Pay Job Purpose To maintain and improve lawns, landscaped areas, gardens, and external grounds across sites in Slough and surrounding areas, ensuring all outdoor spaces are safe, tidy, and well-presented. Key Responsibilities Grass cutting, edging, and lawn maintenance Hedge trimming, pruning, planting, and weeding Maintenance of flower beds, shrubs, and trees Leaf clearance and seasonal groundwork Application of fertilizers and pesticides (where qualified) Operation and basic maintenance of gardening machinery and tools Keeping paths and hard landscaped areas clean and safe Reporting hazards, damage, or plant health issues Adhering to all health and safety procedures Requirements Essential: Previous grounds maintenance or gardening experience Ability to operate gardening machinery safely Good physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in all weather Full UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated Desirable: Horticultural qualification PA1/PA6 spraying licence Experience driving company vans or towing trailers
Gardener Pay: From £15.00 per hour Job Description About Us: At Xtreme Landscapes Ltd., we take pride in creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces for both residential and commercial clients. Our reputation is built on quality workmanship, attention to detail, and excellent customer service. Job Summary: We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Gardener to join our team on a full-time basis. This role involves garden maintenance, planting, lawn care, and assisting with landscaping projects. A full UK driving licence is required along with the ability to communicate effectively in English, as the position involves driving company vehicles and interacting with clients. Key Responsibilities: Perform general garden maintenance including mowing, strimming, weeding, pruning, and hedge cutting. Carry out planting, lawn care, and soft landscaping tasks. Operate gardening tools, machinery, and vehicles safely and efficiently. Drive company vehicles to and from various job sites. Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe working environment. Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and team members. Requirements: Previous experience in gardening, landscaping, or horticulture (minimum 1 year preferred). Good knowledge of plants, lawn care, and seasonal maintenance. Confident in using gardening tools and machinery (mowers, trimmers, etc.). Full UK driving licence is required. Ability to speak and understand English is required. Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality work. Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions. Benefits: Starting wage from £15.00 per hour. Full-time stable employment (40 hours per week) Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 AM to approximately 5:00 PM (winter hours may differ) Training and development opportunities Supportive and friendly team environment All tools and equipment provided Job Type: Full-time Experience: Gardening: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) Work Location: On the road
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
Gardener Pay: From £15.00 per hour Job Description About Us: At Xtreme Landscapes Ltd., we take pride in creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces for both residential and commercial clients. Our reputation is built on quality workmanship, attention to detail, and excellent customer service. Job Summary: We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Gardener to join our team on a full-time basis. This role involves garden maintenance, planting, lawn care, and assisting with landscaping projects. A full UK driving licence is required along with the ability to communicate effectively in English, as the position involves driving company vehicles and interacting with clients. Key Responsibilities: Perform general garden maintenance including mowing, strimming, weeding, pruning, and hedge cutting. Carry out planting, lawn care, and soft landscaping tasks. Operate gardening tools, machinery, and vehicles safely and efficiently. Drive company vehicles to and from various job sites. Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe working environment. Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and team members. Requirements: Previous experience in gardening, landscaping, or horticulture (minimum 1 year preferred). Good knowledge of plants, lawn care, and seasonal maintenance. Confident in using gardening tools and machinery (mowers, trimmers, etc.). Full UK driving licence is required. Ability to speak and understand English is required. Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality work. Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions. Benefits: Starting wage from £15.00 per hour. Full-time stable employment (40 hours per week) Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 AM to approximately 5:00 PM (winter hours may differ) Training and development opportunities Supportive and friendly team environment All tools and equipment provided Job Type: Full-time Experience: Gardening: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) Work Location: On the road
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 tens of millions of visits every year. We are now looking for a Horticultural Curator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week. The Benefits £48,000 - £51,000 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) Hybrid/agile working options 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 an unmissable opportunity for a high-calibre horticultural professional who has managed curated public landscapes and possesses broad plant knowledge to join our iconic charity organisation. You ll have the rare chance to influence horticulture on a remarkable scale, leaving a visible and lasting mark on more than 5,000 acres of parkland, historic landscapes and public spaces. What s more, you ll join an organisation that values both professional growth and personal wellbeing, with learning and development opportunities, a supportive team, and offices in a beautiful location. So, if you re ready to help guide the future of horticulture across these cherished sites, read on and apply today! The Role As a Horticultural Curator, you will support the development of beautiful, resilient and biodiverse landscapes across The Royal Parks. Specifically, you will deliver one of our key strategic objectives to Conserve and Enhance . This will involve five key themes: everyday wonder, creating iconic horticulture, diverse planting, respecting heritage, and a sustainable future. More information about each of these themes is available when you select the apply button. Working closely with our eleven Head Gardeners, you will support horticultural projects across the parks through both practical and planning input, ensuring planting schemes respond to heritage, climate change and biodiversity challenges. You will help source plants from a diverse range of nurseries, support procurement planning for larger projects and ensure new plantings deliver the best outcomes for people, nature and long-term landscape sustainability. Additionally, you will: Manage and issue horticultural guidance documents and support quality standards Oversee and administer the Expert Horticultural Counsel volunteer group Support the Head Gardener team with plant sourcing and horticultural diversity across the parks ensuring each park has its own style and identity without duplication Contribute to Landscape Character Assessments and Park Management Plans Support the development of National Plant Collections in collaboration with Plant Heritage and the Head Gardener Team About You To be considered as a Horticultural Curator, you will need: Experience working at management level in a curated landscape garden setting that has a wide breadth of plant groups Demonstrable experience working in spaces open to the public Experience curating a broad range of plant groups Experience writing copy to explain and communicate changes and evolution of horticulture for media, press and PR interpretation and fundraising material Broad knowledge and understanding of horticultural plant diversity, its display and curation, and how to interpret it to visitors Knowledge of the UK and, in some cases, European nurseries An understanding of the sensitivities involved with evolving planting styles Wide reaching networks through plant committees and industry bodies to enable collaboration and best value for the charity Other organisations may call this role Botanical Curator, Garden Curator, Parks Horticulture Manager or Head of Living Collections. 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 Horticultural Curator, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
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 tens of millions of visits every year. We are now looking for a Horticultural Curator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week. The Benefits £48,000 - £51,000 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) Hybrid/agile working options 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 an unmissable opportunity for a high-calibre horticultural professional who has managed curated public landscapes and possesses broad plant knowledge to join our iconic charity organisation. You ll have the rare chance to influence horticulture on a remarkable scale, leaving a visible and lasting mark on more than 5,000 acres of parkland, historic landscapes and public spaces. What s more, you ll join an organisation that values both professional growth and personal wellbeing, with learning and development opportunities, a supportive team, and offices in a beautiful location. So, if you re ready to help guide the future of horticulture across these cherished sites, read on and apply today! The Role As a Horticultural Curator, you will support the development of beautiful, resilient and biodiverse landscapes across The Royal Parks. Specifically, you will deliver one of our key strategic objectives to Conserve and Enhance . This will involve five key themes: everyday wonder, creating iconic horticulture, diverse planting, respecting heritage, and a sustainable future. More information about each of these themes is available when you select the apply button. Working closely with our eleven Head Gardeners, you will support horticultural projects across the parks through both practical and planning input, ensuring planting schemes respond to heritage, climate change and biodiversity challenges. You will help source plants from a diverse range of nurseries, support procurement planning for larger projects and ensure new plantings deliver the best outcomes for people, nature and long-term landscape sustainability. Additionally, you will: Manage and issue horticultural guidance documents and support quality standards Oversee and administer the Expert Horticultural Counsel volunteer group Support the Head Gardener team with plant sourcing and horticultural diversity across the parks ensuring each park has its own style and identity without duplication Contribute to Landscape Character Assessments and Park Management Plans Support the development of National Plant Collections in collaboration with Plant Heritage and the Head Gardener Team About You To be considered as a Horticultural Curator, you will need: Experience working at management level in a curated landscape garden setting that has a wide breadth of plant groups Demonstrable experience working in spaces open to the public Experience curating a broad range of plant groups Experience writing copy to explain and communicate changes and evolution of horticulture for media, press and PR interpretation and fundraising material Broad knowledge and understanding of horticultural plant diversity, its display and curation, and how to interpret it to visitors Knowledge of the UK and, in some cases, European nurseries An understanding of the sensitivities involved with evolving planting styles Wide reaching networks through plant committees and industry bodies to enable collaboration and best value for the charity Other organisations may call this role Botanical Curator, Garden Curator, Parks Horticulture Manager or Head of Living Collections. 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 Horticultural Curator, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
