Gardener - 05834

We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable gardener to join the Shaw House team. They will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the gardens and grounds of Shaw House, ensuring they are presented to a high standard for visitors, events, community use, and heritage conservation. The postholder will undertake practical horticultural tasks while respecting the historical significance of the site and its listed status.

Key Responsibilities include

• Grounds and garden maintenance in line with the Grade II listing
• Work on enhancing the offering in the grounds by developing planting schemes
• Ensure the grounds remain welcoming and accessible for visitors, events, weddings and community activities
• Manage and assign tasks to the team of garden volunteers
• Engage with the public during opening times and provide garden tours
• Support the Shaw House team with event preparation
• Maintain records of horticultural activities as required

The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications, skills and attributes

• Full driving licence and access to a car
• Knowledge of plant care, and seasonal garden management
• Ability to operate horticultural equipment safely
• Understanding of health and safety requirements in an outdoor working environment
• Capable of carrying out manual outdoor work and associated physical tasks in varying weather conditions
• Able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, as well as the wider Shaw House team of staff and volunteers
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

Our offer to you

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service (pro rata for part time staff)

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Sarah Somerville on 01635 279279 or Sarah.Somerville1@westberks.gov.uk

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