
Senior Gardener, Bedfordshire. REF JB1825
Position Available
Part Time( 4 days a week ) experienced Senior Gardener required for beautiful walled garden within a private estate located 5 miles north of Luton, Bedfordshire. The walled garden is undergoing renovation and requires someone with good horticultural knowledge who can manage a small team of volunteers to bring the garden to its full splendour.
We are looking for someone who can carry out all general garden duties – weeding, pruning, grass cutting and propagation alongside the Estate Manager and volunteer coordinator. This will include input into assessment and prioritising of projects. Coordinating with the wider estate garden and grounds team, as required, as to plants needed for elsewhere on the estate and programming works.
The successful person will be able to manage and supervise the grounds and gardening team of volunteers of all abilities.
The ability to keep accurate records detailing the maintenance of the walled garden and the equipment to ensure continued functionality.
Ensuring the teams are keeping in line with the required working practices detailed in risk assessments and CoSHH requirements.
This position would suit someone semi retired with a passion for horticulture who would genuinely love the opportunity to join this team or possibly someone who has been working in one of the colleges botanical gardens.
A polite, well presented, team player is essential with a excellent work ethic essential.
The hours will be 32 per week -days to be agreed.
The annual salary will be £25,000
To apply please email- info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk