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<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>A senior leadership role shaping the future of UK cereals and oilseeds.</strong></p><p>This is a rare opportunity to join AHDB’s leadership team at a pivotal moment for British agriculture and play a defining role in the future of the cereals and oilseeds sector. </p><p>As Cereals &amp; Oilseeds Sector Director, you will be one of the most influential voices in the industry. Working alongside AHDB’s executive leadership team, you will help develop the sector's strategy and priorities, driving real impact for levy payers. With a new CEO joining in January 2026, you will play a key role in AHDB's leadership and the future direction of the organisation. </p><p>This is a UK based role where you will be highly visible across the industry, building strong relationships with farmers, processors, retailers, exporters and policy influencers, while also working hand-in-hand with AHDB’s expert internal teams. </p><p>At its heart, this role is about leadership. You will lead and inspire a high-performing team, create clarity and focus, and bring people together across AHDB to deliver as one organisation. You will oversee a significant budget and work with the sector council to ensure levy money delivers measurable value and long-term sustainability for the industry. </p><p><strong>Who we’re looking for</strong></p><p>We’re looking for a confident, results-driven leader with deep knowledge of the cereals and oilseeds sector and a strong track record of leading people and delivering change. You’ll be politically astute, comfortable working with ambiguity and skilled at influencing senior stakeholders. Most importantly, you’ll be passionate about agriculture and motivated by making a lasting difference. </p><p><strong>Why AHDB?</strong></p><p>AHDB is the independent, impartial public body supporting British farmers, growers and processors. Funded by industry levy, we provide trusted research, market intelligence, domestic marketing and global export support that helps agriculture thrive. </p><p>Working at AHDB means more than delivering programmes — it means shaping the future of food production, strengthening farming businesses, supporting the environment, and leaving a positive legacy for the next generation. </p><p>If you want a senior leadership role with real influence, national visibility and the chance to shape the future of UK cereals and oilseeds at a critical time, this role offers exactly that. </p><h4>Job description</h4><ul><li>Provide strategic leadership and direction, acting as a visible and inspirational figure, fostering a high-performing culture that supports professional development</li><li>Act as a trusted adviser and thought leader, serving as a key conduit between the wider sector stakeholders, AHDB Board and sector council to ensure we deliver value for levy payers</li><li>Work with the leadership team to create a collaborative culture across AHDB, demonstrating and promoting cultural values and behaviours</li><li>Oversee and manage a large budget, working in partnership with the sector council to deliver relevant and sustainable value for levy payers, demonstrating a return on investment</li><li>Develop and maintain a strong profile and connection with the cereals and oilseeds sector – networking and building supply chain relationships</li><li>Drive focus and delivery across the sector, leading on cross-functional collaborative and shared learning across AHDB to deliver activity as one team</li><li>Develop strong internal and external awareness to identify opportunities that enhance reputation and growth</li><li>Facilitate effective cross-functional collaboration and champion open communication and knowledge sharing to maximise impact</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>Significant experience in the cereals and oilseeds sector, with a clear ability to shape and deliver vision</li><li>Proven people manager with a strong background in operational leadership, known for consistently delivering results and driving performance improvements</li><li>Ability to think strategically with experience of working at a strategic level and evidence of delivering on vision</li><li>Exceptional communicator with a proactive approach to sharing insights, ideas and solutions</li><li>Strong networking capabilities, with a proven track record of building credible relationships across teams, stakeholders and board-level audiences</li><li>Full UK driving licence with the flexibility to travel across the UK</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><p>We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work, so we have a great mix of benefits and opportunities, to give you the recognition you deserve:</p><ul><li>35 hours per week, Monday - Friday</li><li>30 days of annual leave plus one privilege day and bank holidays</li><li>Life assurance cover (4x salary)</li><li>A market-leading defined contribution pension scheme with Legal &amp; General</li><li>Enhanced pay of 20 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, subject to length of service</li><li>Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Excellent training and development opportunities and an agreed development plan</li><li>Recognition awards throughout the year</li><li>Access to the Government’s tax-free childcare scheme</li><li>Reward Gateway membership – this gives you a huge number of online discounts and savings</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>To apply, simply upload your CV and Cover Letter via our careers portal by clicking the ‘Apply’ button on this page. Our hiring managers will review your application, and we’ll be in touch with the outcome shortly after the closing date.</p><p>Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an initial interview via MS Teams. If successful, a second-stage face-to-face interview will be held at our HQ in Coventry, Warwickshire, following our competency-based framework.</p><p>Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Emma Sudworth</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ahdb.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ahdb.org.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 07500 578583</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ahdb.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ahdb.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles of the Civil Service, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Head of HR via email: <a href="mailto:hr@ahdb.org.uk" target="_blank">hr@ahdb.org.uk</a><br><br>

Cereals & Oilseeds Sector Director

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Overview of the job</strong></p><p>This is a delivery role within an establishment requiring an appropriate trade.</p><p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>The job holder will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the grounds and amenity areas within the estate. This is a non-operational job with no line management or supervisory responsibilities</p><p><strong>Responsibilities, Activities and Duties</strong></p><p>The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:</p><p>Carry out soft landscaping - turf laying and hard landscaping – laying patio stones</p><p>Maintain establishment’s grounds and amenity areas including maintenance of lawns, ponds, water features and external grounds to the establishment including woodland</p><p>Work inside/outside establishment grounds: cutting, mowing and maintaining areas in accordance with accepted practice</p><p>Maintain sports fields, as per agreed plan, with both the Land based Activities Manager and PE Department</p><p>Carry out pest control preventative measures across area of responsibility</p><p>Undertake small project work as advised/requested: including soft and hard landscape development and erection of horticultural support structures where the situation warrants</p><p>Maintain correct soil husbandry, ensuring all stages of crop development are followed in accordance with good horticultural practice</p><p>Maintain the growing plant/crop to ensure optimum development and/or cropping, ensuring that the plants needs are fully met</p><p>Provide safe access and exits to the estate</p><p>Supervise prisoners parties and undertake quality control over their work, as agreed within the Service Delivery Agreement (SDA) Undertake other trades tasks.</p><p>Ensure allocated planned maintenance and small repairs are carried out, undertaking service requests raised by computer aided facilities management system</p><p>Undertake survey inspections in confined spaces and at height, recording all work and completing associated registers/logs</p><p>Carry out project work as required</p><p>Advise on sufficient levels of stock and request procurement of goods and services, and ensure all materials used are logged and are fit for purpose.</p><p>Escort technical contractors as required, working with and supervising them in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS)</p><p>Maintain regular communications via radio net in accordance with the LSS.</p><p>Undertake the role of banksman, directing the operation of plant equipment and/or machinery</p><p>Be responsible for all tools and plant machinery, carrying out checks at regular intervals and completing all relevant documentation in accordance with the LSS and National Security Framework (NSF)</p><p>Comply with all Health and Safety policies, procedures and legislation to ensure statutory and mandatory compliance.</p><p>Drive estates vehicles and operate plant equipment</p><p>Carry out locking duties as required</p><p>Operate within command mode in line with local contingency plans</p><p>Undertake incidental and emergency or urgent tasks and assignments as per Service Delivery Agreement timescales, in a safe manner</p><p>Assemble products on site as required</p><p>Contribute to prisoner reports, including parole and sentence planning. </p><p>The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder. An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.</p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £28,122, HM Prison &amp; Probation Service contributes £8,146 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Strengths and Experience.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>Open to UK nationals only.<h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5358</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13239?entityId=13239" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13239?entityId=13239</a>

HM Prison & Probation Service

Skilled Delivery - Grounds Maintenance - Gardens - HMP Sudbury (Ref: 13239)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Are you looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can be an integral part of the team that helps to support Scottish farmers and land managers farm in a sustainable way?</p><p>RPID teams manage the implementation of agricultural, environmental and rural policies, process applications for funding and provide high quality customer service. An exciting opportunity has arisen for four Agricultural Officers to join the Scottish Government Rural Payments and Inspections Division (RPID) in the Perth area office. </p><p>Agricultural Officers perform a key role in the work of the Division and are often a key point of contact for farmers, crofters and the rural community. They undertake a wide variety of duties, many of an outdoor nature, including visits to farms and crofts to carry out inspections. The team also undertake desk-based processing of claims and applications, and engage directly with customers as the primary point of contact for the rural community in the area.</p><p><strong>Due to the nature of this role, a considerable amount of driving is involved therefore a valid driving licence that enables the candidate to drive in the UK is mandatory.</strong></p><h4>Job description</h4><ul><li>Conducting site verification of land use and area to meet regulatory requirements.</li><li>Ensuring the accuracy of claims, including capital items purchased to meet regulatory requirements.</li><li>Inspecting for livestock traceability, to meet regulatory requirements.</li><li>Conducting plant health inspections to meet regulatory requirements.</li><li>Engagement with customers to enable them to understand changes to support of Scottish agriculture.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><strong>Technical / Professional Skills:</strong><ul><li>Delivery and decision making at pace – <strong>Working Level</strong></li></ul><strong>Experience</strong><ul><li>Previous practical experience of working within UK agricultural or rural sector and the ability to demonstrate an understanding of the wider farming practices in Scotland. </li><li>Demonstrate a knowledge of the schemes and support that RPID have available to help the farming sector, including those which assist the Scottish Government meet its Net Zero target.</li></ul><strong>Behaviours:</strong><ul><li>Communicating and influencing – Level 2</li><li>Working together - Level 2.</li></ul><h4>Licences</h4>Driving Licence<h4>Qualifications</h4>Driving Licence<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Delivery and decision making at pace – Working Level</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £33,754, Scottish Government contributes £9,778 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an <strong>interview</strong> and <strong>presentation</strong>. Assessments are scheduled for w/c <strong>16 February 2026</strong> however this may be subject to change.<br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Peter Keron</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Peter.Keron@gov.scot" target="_blank">Peter.Keron@gov.scot</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scottishgovernmentrecruitment@gov.scot" target="_blank">scottishgovernmentrecruitment@gov.scot</a></li></ul>

Scottish Government

Agricultural Officer - Perth (3052)

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><a href="https://justiceuk.sharepoint.com/sites/HMPPSIntranet/_layouts/15/download.aspx?UniqueId=6a1f14b8%2D0e8f%2D4a13%2D9eb3%2D3075e5d99c49" target="_blank">https://justiceuk.sharepoint.com/sites/HMPPSIntranet/_layouts/15/download.aspx?UniqueId=6a1f14b8%2D0e8f%2D4a13%2D9eb3%2D3075e5d99c49</a><strong>Overview of the job </strong>This is a non-operational instructional job in an establishment.<strong>Summary </strong>The job holder will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, harvesting and cultivating of the establishments gardens, ensuring protected cropping is grown and harvested to the highest standards and assess accredited vocational qualifications to prisoners.<br><br>This is a non-operational job in an establishment with no line management responsibilities.<strong>Responsibilities, Activities and Duties </strong>The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:<br><br>• Maintain correct field-scale soil husbandry, ensuring all stages of crop development are followed in accordance with good horticultural practice.<br>• Maintain the growing plant/crop to ensure optimum development and/or cropping, ensuring that the plants needs are fully met.<br>• Maintain effective biological pest control measures and any necessary chemical crop protection programmes.<br>• Resolve any prisoner work issues, setting task to match their ability whilst ensuring safety and production is maintained at all times.<br>• Ensure produce grown on-site is prepared and packaged appropriately, taking into consideration appropriate labelling, grading and overall presentation.<br>• Maintain sports fields as per agreed plan with both the Farms and Gardens Manager and PE Department.<br>• Carry out preventative pest control measures across area of responsibility.<br><br>Undertake other instructor tasks including:• May participate in the selection process of prisoners for the workshop/area of work.<br>• Induct prisoners to the workshop/area of work and train them in aspects such as Health and Safety, Control of Substance Hazardous to health (COSHH), machinery and tools usage.<br>• Provide support for prisoners where required; tailor learning and training requirements to individual needs.<br>• Set work schedules and manage targets/quality standards, maintaining delivery of contractual arrangements.<br>• Assess and evaluate skills of prisoners up to national qualification standards.<br>• Supervise and maintain discipline of prisoners within workshop/area of work, responsible for performance, motivation, discipline, appraisal and development of prisoners.<br>• Maintain regular communications via radio net in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS).<br>• Open and complete Assessment Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT) forms, Violence Reduction Incident Reports (VRIR) and Security Information Reports<br>(SIRs) when required and contribute to Incentive Earned Privileges (IEP) reports.<br>• Will conduct a metal detector scan or rub down search of prisoners attending and leaving their own workshops.<br>• Provide quality assurance against product specification.<br>• Log attendance and approve prisoner hours worked and wages including recording piece work where appropriate.<br>• Carry out fabric and tool checks of workshops and maintain security of areas, logging any tool/equipment faults. Undertake planned maintenance programme on machinery.<br>• Contribute to prisoner reports including parole and sentence planning.<br>• Complete regime monitoring information and update prisoner training records.<br>• Contribute to Health and Safety risk assessments relating to the workshop/work of area and specialist areas.<br>• Request materials and estimate usage in order to meet work targets.<br>• Initiate product development reviews to maintain workshop/area of work output levels, and to provide variety of work and experience for prisoners.<br>• Participate in self-audit and in achieving Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs).<br>• Complete administration activities to support the smooth running of the workshop.The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.<h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Staff must hold a Level 3 qualification in horticulture or a recognised horticultural industry equivalent, or be trained to the appropriate level within two years.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £33,275, HM Prison &amp; Probation Service contributes £9,639 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5358</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13205?entityId=13205" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13205?entityId=13205</a>

Land Based activities - Specialist Production Instructor - (SPI) - Gardener (Ref: 13205)

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Overview of the job </strong></p><p>This is a non-operational instructional job in an establishment.</p><p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>The job holder will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, harvesting and cultivating of the establishments gardens, ensuring protected cropping is grown and harvested to the highest standards and assess accredited vocational qualifications to prisoners.</p><p>This is a non-operational job in an establishment with no line management responsibilities.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities, Activities and Duties </strong></p><p>The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: </p><p>• Maintain correct field-scale soil husbandry, ensuring all stages of crop development are followed in accordance with good horticultural practice.</p><p>• Maintain the growing plant/crop to ensure optimum development and/or cropping, ensuring that the plants needs are fully met.</p><p>• Maintain effective biological pest control measures and any necessary chemical crop protection programmes.</p><p>• Resolve any prisoner work issues, setting task to match their ability whilst ensuring safety and production is maintained at all times.</p><p>• Ensure produce grown on-site is prepared and packaged appropriately, taking into consideration appropriate labelling, grading and overall presentation.</p><p>• Maintain sports fields as per agreed plan with both the Farms and Gardens Manager and PE Department.</p><p>• Carry out preventative pest control measures across area of responsibility.</p><p>Undertake other instructor tasks including: </p><p>• May participate in the selection process of prisoners for the workshop/area of work.</p><p>• Induct prisoners to the workshop/area of work and train them in aspects such as Health and Safety, Control of Substance Hazardous to health (COSHH), machinery and tools usage.</p><p>• Provide support for prisoners where required; tailor learning and training requirements to individual needs.</p><p>• Set work schedules and manage targets/quality standards, maintaining delivery of contractual arrangements.</p><p>• Assess and evaluate skills of prisoners up to national qualification standards.</p><p>• Supervise and maintain discipline of prisoners within workshop/area of work, responsible for performance, motivation, discipline, appraisal and development of prisoners.</p><p>• Maintain regular communications via radio net in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS).</p><p>• Open and complete Assessment Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT) forms, Violence Reduction Incident Reports (VRIR) and Security Information Reports</p><p>(SIRs) when required and contribute to Incentive Earned Privileges (IEP) reports.</p><p>• Will conduct a metal detector scan or rub down search of prisoners attending and leaving their own workshops.</p><p>• Provide quality assurance against product specification.</p><p>• Log attendance and approve prisoner hours worked and wages including recording piece work where appropriate.</p><p>• Carry out fabric and tool checks of workshops and maintain security of areas, logging any tool/equipment faults. Undertake planned maintenance programme on machinery.</p><p>• Contribute to prisoner reports including parole and sentence planning.</p><p>• Complete regime monitoring information and update prisoner training records.</p><p>• Contribute to Health and Safety risk assessments relating to the workshop/work of area and specialist areas.</p><p>• Request materials and estimate usage in order to meet work targets.</p><p>• Initiate product development reviews to maintain workshop/area of work output levels, and to provide variety of work and experience for prisoners.</p><p>• Participate in self-audit and in achieving Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs).</p><p>• Complete administration activities to support the smooth running of the workshop.</p><p>The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.</p><p>An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.</p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Qualifications</h4>Must hold a Level 3 qualification in horticulture or a recognised <br>horticultural industry equivalent, or be trained to the appropriate level <br>within two years. <br><br>Hold PA2 and PA6 pesticide qualifications would be a requirement.<br><br>Must have current knowledge of all relevant Health and Safety and Control <br>of Substance Hazardous to health (COSHH) regulations.<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Developing Self and Others</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £33,275, HM Prison &amp; Probation Service contributes £9,639 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5358</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13615?entityId=13615" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13615?entityId=13615</a>

Specialist Production Instructor - Commercial Horticulture - HMP Maidstone (Ref: 13615)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>What you’ll do…</strong></p><p>We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and highly motivated team player who enjoys practical tasks in an outdoor environment. You must be able to work independently as well as part of a team. You will be part of the South Downs beat team completing a wide range of management and maintenance tasks to help meet the team's and District's work commitments as instructed by the beat manager.</p><p>This role can be physically challenging, and you will be working outdoors in all weather conditions using a variety of equipment including vibrating power tools.</p><p>Please see the job description below for more information and details about what we need from you. </p><p><strong>Where you’ll work…</strong></p><p>The South Downs beat covers 4,300 ha of mixed woodland that varies from pure beech on the South Downs to ancient broadleaf woodland - remnants of the Royal Hunting Forest of Bere. The woodlands are spread across East Hampshire and West Sussex and include well used recreation sites, conservation areas and sites of Special Scientific Interest. The Beat team are based at Forestry England Operations Yard, Liss, GU33 7QP.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Operational:</p><ul><li> restock and establishment work: hand planting, tree guard construction, repairing fences and controlling clearing and maintaining trees: high pruning, cutting back and tree safety work: surveys, putting up safety signs and safety tree survey work related to managing potentially hazardous estate maintenance work such as high pruning operations to maintain access and the management or clearance of trees or other vegetation.</li><li> make sure work programmes you are responsible for are delivered effectively and surveying, including measuring/tariffing, tree safety, stocking density and a variety of recreation when needed, gather operational data accurately and efficiently and maintain appropriate up to date records to the standard required.</li><li> assist with delivering the annual tractor programme of works – mowing, flailing, reinstating tracks, recovering timber and delivering materials amongst the key tasks.</li></ul><p>Team working and health and safety:</p><ul><li> operate and maintain tools and resources to required standards and make sure work on site meets our health and safety standard by effectively liaising with colleagues and stakeholders, plan, implement and deliver efficient work programmes that help meet Forestry England’s aims and objectives.</li><li> engage proactively and respond constructively to existing and prospective customers and present the highest standards of professionalism when representing Forestry England in the marketplace.</li><li> carrying out risk assessments working to high health and safety standards which are guided by FISA (Forest Industry Safety Accord).</li></ul><p>And any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential professional and technical experience</strong></p><ul><li>practical experience in forestry or countryside / environmental management.</li><li>general understanding of forestry, arboriculture, nature conservation, outdoor recreation and countryside- related issues.</li><li>competently use a range of hand tools.</li><li>awareness of health and safety systems relevant to practical countryside work e.g. risk assessments, Forest Industry Safety Accord (FISA) guides and lone working systems.</li><li>competent IT user with experience in MS Office suite of applications.</li><li>good interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work effectively alone and as part of a team.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable professional and technical experience</strong></p><ul><li>experience in tractor based operations including NPTC tractor base unit and flail &amp; mulcher qualifications.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>City &amp; Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award or equivalent in one or more practical forestry skills such as chainsaw maintenance, cross cutting, and felling and processing trees up to 380mm or equivalent qualification.</li><li>full UK driving license, however the Forestry Commission is willing to consider any proposals put forward by applicants that would allow them to do the job by any other means.</li><li>NPTC (or equivalent) in safely applying pesticides using handheld applicators.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>forestry or land management qualification.</li><li>further NPTC and Lantra qualifications in Forestry based skills.</li><li>emergency first aid at work + forestry (F).</li><li>a GCSE in Maths and English or functional skills equivalent.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £26,959, Forestry Commission contributes £7,810 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p><strong>Benefits…</strong></p><p>Alongside your salary, Forestry England contributes an average of 28.97% towards your pension. You will become a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/" target="_blank">Pension Scheme.</a></p><ul><li>25 days holiday a year, raising by one day every year’s service, up to 30 days (pro-rated for part time employees) plus additional days off such as bank holidays.</li><li>STaR is our employee benefits scheme offering discounts on everyday supermarket shopping, as well as other things such as hotel stays clothes, mobile phones, other electrical items, medical and car insurance, holidays, gym discounts, household bills, Headspace wellbeing app.</li><li>free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to our National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.</li><li>a commitment to lifelong learning through career development. Forestry England will support your career development in a variety of ways, including continual professional development, support for individual learning plans and sponsored membership of professional bodies.</li></ul><p>Read more about the benefits on the <a href="https://www.forestryengland.uk/forestry-england-benefits" target="_blank">Forestry England website.</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p><strong>How to apply…</strong></p><p>You will be asked to write a 200 word statement on your relevant experience and career history, along with a personal statement of no more than 500 words. You will be assessed on both during sifting. More details about how to apply are listed on the application form. </p><p>During the interview you will be asked questions relating to your skills and experience, and be assessed against behaviours. </p><p>The <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles." target="_blank">Behaviours</a> being assessed at interview are – </p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><p>You will also undertake a practical skills test to evaluate your experience. </p><p>Successful candidates will undergo a criminal record check and the government <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard </a>check.</p><p>If you require any reasonable adjustments, please email <a href="mailto:fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk</a>.</p><p>If you're planning to use AI to support your application, please ensure you've read our guidelines <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">here first.</a><a href="https://jobs.forestryengland.uk/members/modules/jobV2/jedit2.php" target="_blank"></a></p><p>Read more about our <a href="https://www.forestryengland.uk/article/careers-faqs#text-191896" target="_blank">application process and working with us</a> on the <a href="https://www.forestryengland.uk/article/careers-faqs" target="_blank">Forestry England website.</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : FC Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles.If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact FCE by email: <a href="mailto:englandhr.services@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">englandhr.services@forestryengland.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzU2ODgmdmVyaWZ5PTdiODBmOTBhZjQzYjgzOTI1NTFlMjg5NDc5ZDc5Y2Y4" target="_blank">Forestry England Job Description - Forest Craftsperson (PB 6b) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 122kB)

Forestry Commission

Forest Craftsperson

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>What you’ll do…</strong></p><p>We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and highly motivated team player who enjoys practical tasks in an outdoor environment. You must be able to work independently as well as part of a team. You will be part of the South Downs beat team completing a wide range of management and maintenance tasks to help meet the team's and District's work commitments as instructed by the beat manager.</p><p>This role can be physically challenging, and you will be working outdoors in all weather conditions using a variety of equipment including vibrating power tools.</p><p>Please see the job description below for more information and details about what we need from you. </p><p><strong>Where you’ll work…</strong></p><p>The post covers two geographic areas and time will be split evenly between these areas.</p><p>The South Downs beat covers 4,300 ha of mixed woodland that varies from pure beech on the South Downs to ancient broadleaf woodland - remnants of the Royal Hunting Forest of Bere. The woodlands are spread across East Hampshire and West Sussex and include well used recreation sites, conservation areas and sites of Special Scientific Interest. The Beat team are based at Forestry England Operations Yard, Liss, GU33 7QP.</p><p>The Chiddingfold beat covers 2,800 ha of mixed woodland ( 60% BL, 40% conifer) that varies from designated ancient woodlands in the west to areas of production conifer in the Surrey Hills to the east. The woodlands are spread across Surrey and East Hampshire. They are well used for recreation and contain nationally important conservation areas consisting of sites of Special Scientific Interest and SNCI’s. Much of the beat area is contained within the Surrey Hills AONB. The Beat team are based at Forestry England Operations Yard, Farnham, GU10 4LS.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Operational:</p><ul><li> restock and establishment work: hand planting, tree guard construction, repairing fences and controlling clearing and maintaining trees: high pruning, cutting back and tree safety work: surveys, putting up safety signs and safety tree survey work related to managing potentially hazardous estate maintenance work such as high pruning operations to maintain access and the management or clearance of trees or other vegetation.</li><li> make sure work programmes you are responsible for are delivered effectively and surveying, including measuring/tariffing, tree safety, stocking density and a variety of recreation when needed, gather operational data accurately and efficiently and maintain appropriate up to date records to the standard required.</li><li> assist with delivering the annual tractor programme of works – mowing, flailing, reinstating tracks, recovering timber and delivering materials amongst the key tasks.</li></ul><p>Team working and health and safety:</p><ul><li> operate and maintain tools and resources to required standards and make sure work on site meets our health and safety standards.</li><li> by effectively liaising with colleagues and stakeholders, plan, implement and deliver efficient work programmes that help meet Forestry England’s aims and objectives.</li><li> engage proactively and respond constructively to existing and prospective customers and present the highest standards of professionalism when representing Forestry England in the marketplace.</li><li> carrying out risk assessments working to high health and safety standards which are guided by FISA (Forest Industry Safety Accord).</li></ul><p>And any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential professional and technical experience</strong></p><ul><li>practical experience in forestry or countryside / environmental management.</li><li>general understanding of forestry, arboriculture, nature conservation, outdoor recreation and countryside- related issues.</li><li>competently use a range of hand tools.</li><li>awareness of health and safety systems relevant to practical countryside work e.g. risk assessments, Forest Industry Safety Accord (FISA) guides and lone working systems.</li><li>competent IT user with experience in MS Office suite of applications.</li><li>good interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work effectively alone and as part of a team.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable professional and technical experience</strong></p><ul><li>experience in tractor based operations including NPTC tractor base unit and flail &amp; mulcher qualifications.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>City &amp; Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award or equivalent in one or more practical forestry skills such as chainsaw maintenance, cross cutting, and felling and processing trees up to 380mm or equivalent qualification.</li><li>full UK driving license, however the Forestry Commission is willing to consider any proposals put forward by applicants that would allow them to do the job by any other means.</li><li>NPTC (or equivalent) in safely applying pesticides using handheld applicators.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>forestry or land management qualification.</li><li>further NPTC and Lantra qualifications in Forestry based skills.</li><li>emergency first aid at work + forestry (F).</li><li>a GCSE in Maths and English or functional skills equivalent.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £26,959, Forestry Commission contributes £7,810 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p><strong>Benefits…</strong></p><p>Alongside your salary, Forestry England contributes an average of 28.97% towards your pension. You will become a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/" target="_blank">Pension Scheme.</a></p><ul><li>25 days holiday a year, raising by one day every year’s service, up to 30 days (pro-rated for part time employees) plus additional days off such as bank holidays.</li><li>STaR is our employee benefits scheme offering discounts on everyday supermarket shopping, as well as other things such as hotel stays clothes, mobile phones, other electrical items, medical and car insurance, holidays, gym discounts, household bills, Headspace wellbeing app.</li><li>free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to our National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.</li><li>a commitment to lifelong learning through career development. Forestry England will support your career development in a variety of ways, including continual professional development, support for individual learning plans and sponsored membership of professional bodies.</li></ul><p>Read more about the benefits on the <a href="https://www.forestryengland.uk/forestry-england-benefits" target="_blank">Forestry England website.</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p><strong>How to apply…</strong></p><p>You will be asked to write a 200 word statement on your relevant experience and career history, along with a personal statement of no more than 500 words. You will be assessed on both during sifting. More details about how to apply are listed on the application form. </p><p>During the interview you will be asked questions relating to your skills and experience, and be assessed against behaviours. </p><p>The <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles." target="_blank">Behaviours</a> being assessed at interview are – </p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><p>You will also undertake a practical skills test to evaluate your experience. </p><p>Successful candidates will undergo a criminal record check and the government <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard </a>check.</p><p>If you require any reasonable adjustments, please email <a href="mailto:fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk</a>.</p><p>If you're planning to use AI to support your application, please ensure you've read our guidelines <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">here first.</a><a href="https://jobs.forestryengland.uk/members/modules/jobV2/jedit2.php" target="_blank"></a></p><p>Read more about our <a href="https://www.forestryengland.uk/article/careers-faqs#text-191896" target="_blank">application process and working with us</a> on the <a href="https://www.forestryengland.uk/article/careers-faqs" target="_blank">Forestry England website.</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : FC Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles.If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact FCE by email: <a href="mailto:englandhr.services@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">englandhr.services@forestryengland.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzU2ODkmdmVyaWZ5PTFiMzMwZDdiMzE1N2FkMWJlZGNjMjdjZjhmZDg0MjIw" target="_blank">Forestry England Job Description - Forest Craftsperson (PB 6b) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 122kB)

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Join us as a Groundsperson at Easthampstead Park Cemetery and Crematorium on a full-time, permanent basis to help make a meaningful difference. Located on the borders of Bracknell and Wokingham, we have been serving our community with care and respect for over 50 years.
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The provisional start date for the successful candidate will be in April 2026
<h3>About you...</h3>
We are looking for an organised and motivated Groundsperson to join our small and caring team. In this role, you will appreciate the importance of compassion and sensitivity, helping us provide a respectful and comforting environment for those who are grieving.
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You will ideally have experience working within the grounds of a cemetery or crematorium and possess strong knowledge of rose care, pruning, planting, grass cutting, weeding, hedge trimming, litter picking and the use and maintenance of ride-on mowers and other tools, machinery and equipment.
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As part of our dedicated team, you will play a key role in ensuring the cemetery and crematorium grounds are maintained to the highest standards, creating a peaceful and respectful environment for visitors. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, committed and brings excellent communication skills and a strong team spirit.

<h3>About the team...</h3>

<p>We are a small, close-knit team united by one core ethos: supporting each other and our partners in delivering funeral services and memorials with care and respect.</p>
<p>Working at Easthampstead Park Cemetery and Crematorium can be deeply fulfilling, as it gives you the opportunity to provide compassionate support to families during their most difficult times, helping create a sense of peace and closure.</p>
<p>For us, great customer service means more than following best practices like valuing people’s time, maintaining a positive attitude and offering knowledgeable guidance. We strive to go beyond expectations, providing a level of care and attention that truly makes a difference.</p>
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
<p>As a Groundsperson, you will be responsible for:&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>cutting grass, hedges and shrubs</li>
<li>plant management, care and maintenance including weed spraying</li>
<li>border care and maintenance, including digging and planting</li>
<li>general ground management including sweeping, pressure washing and litter picking</li>
<li>watering and management of beds and baskets</li>
</ul>
<p>A full list of the job responsibilities can be found in the job description.</p>
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
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<li>25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.</li>
<li>A tranquil office location within the crematorium grounds.</li>
<li>Paid employee volunteering scheme.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
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<p><a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank"><strong>Find out more about all our benefits </strong></a><strong>or see the candidate pack.</strong></p>
<h3>Our values</h3>
<p>At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>
<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments.</a></p>
<h3>Interview date</h3>
<p>Interviews will be held on 3rd and 4th February 2026.</p>
<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>
<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>
<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>
<h3>Want to ask us a question?&nbsp;</h3>
<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;</p>
<p>Jamie Simpson, Operations Manager on 01344 420314.</p>
<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.</p>
<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>
<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>
<p>No agencies please.&nbsp;</p>

Bracknell Forest Council

Groundsperson at Easthampstead Park Cemetery and Crematorium

<p>North East Derbyshire District Council is a dynamic and ambitious organisation that takes pride in delivering excellent services to our community whilst driving economic growth and environmental sustainability for the district.</p><p>A vacancy has arisen in the Council’s Streetscene Service for a Gardener/ Groundsperson within the Grounds Maintenance Team.</p><p>The postholder will assist with a range horticultural and landscape construction and maintenance duties in parks, open spaces, playing fields and fine turf areas.</p><p>The successful applicant will carry out skilled horticultural operations, including the maintenance and planting of trees, shrubs and hedge cutting as well as daily use and routine care of all vehicles and powered plant/equipment such as mowers and strimmers.</p><p><strong>To be successful you will need:</strong></p><ul><li>Knowledge and experience of routine grounds maintenance practices.</li><li>Knowledge and experience in the use of light powered horticultural plant.</li><li>Knowledge and experience in the use of self-propelled ride on mowing equipment.</li><li>Ability to sustain high levels of physical output over prolonged periods.</li><li>Experience of team working.</li><li>Experience of working to pre-targeted work schedules and to tight deadlines.</li></ul><ul><li>Full current clean Driving Licence with licence category groups B (B +E desirable).</li></ul><p>The successful applicant must be prepared to work at any of the Council’s establishments as may be required.</p><p>For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification.</p><p><strong>Why work for us?</strong></p><p>North East Derbyshire District Council is a great place to work and if you join our team, you will become part of a talented and dedicated workforce. If you are keen to make a difference to people’s lives and develop your skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.</p><p>We offer a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and excellent work/life balance initiatives. Learn more about the benefits of working for us at: <a href="https://www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs/working-for-us/why-work-for-the-council#benefits" target="_blank">ne-derbyshire.gov.uk</a></p><p><strong>Apply today!</strong></p><p>If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: <a href="https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/northeastderbyshire/Index.aspx" target="_blank">North East Derbyshire District Council Vacancies</a> or via <a href="https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Derbyshire - Jobs and Careers</a> by clicking ‘Apply for this job’ and creating an account. You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application. <strong>Applications close midnight, Sunday 1st February 2026.</strong></p><p>Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s will not be accepted.</p><p>If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting North East Derbyshire District Council Contact Centre on (01246) 231111 or emailing: <a href="mailto:Human.Resources@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Human.Resources@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk</a></p><p>We welcome applications from all sections of the community.</p><p><strong>For further information</strong></p><p>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Alan Walker, Parks and Streets Manager (01246) 217276 or email <a href="mailto:alan.walker@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">alan.walker@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk</a></p><p>If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest in the job role.</p>





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Derbyshire County Council

Groundsperson/Gardener

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<p>A career in local government can be very rewarding, offering a variety of roles and opportunities for personal and professional development.</p>
<p>Wyre Council offers this development through many of its career paths.</p>
<p>To apply for one of our vacancies, click on ‘apply online’ to begin your application</p>



<p><strong>Gardener</strong></p>
<p><strong>Grade 3/4 £25,185 - £26,403</strong></p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Copse Road Depot, Fleetwood</p>
<p><strong>Hours:</strong> 41.5 hours per week (summer, 26 weeks) / 32.5 hours per week (winter, 26 weeks)</p>
<p><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent</p>
<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>
<p>At Wyre, we take pride in the maintenance and presentation of our parks, open spaces, and cemeteries. To support this work, we are looking to recruit a Gardener who will help maintain our landscaped areas to the high standards our communities expect.</p>
<p>This is a hands-on role working as part of a dedicated team responsible for the day‑to‑day upkeep of the borough’s green spaces. You will assist the Area Team Leader in delivering a high‑quality service across parks, open spaces, and cemeteries, ensuring these areas remain safe, attractive, and welcoming for residents and visitors.</p>
<p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p>
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<li>Maintain parks, open spaces, cemeteries, and landscaped areas to agreed standards.</li>
<li>Use a range of grounds maintenance equipment, including hand tools, portable appliances, and ride‑on mowers.</li>
<li>Carry out general horticultural and grounds maintenance tasks across the borough.</li>
<li>Provide a uniformed, professional presence while undertaking duties.</li>
<li>Work effectively as part of a team to meet service standards.</li>
<li>Support safe working practices and contribute to a positive health and safety culture.</li>
<li>Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.</li>
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<p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p>
<p><strong>Essential:</strong></p>
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<li>Previous experience maintaining parks, open spaces, or similar environments.</li>
<li>Understanding of good customer care practices.</li>
<li>Full UK driving licence.</li>
<li>Physically able to undertake the duties of the role.</li>
<li>Commitment to equality, diversity, and the Council’s values.</li>
<li>Reliable and able to demonstrate a consistent standard of service.</li>
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<p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p>
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<li>IOSH Working Safely (or equivalent).</li>
<li>Experience operating ride‑on mowers and grounds maintenance equipment.</li>
<li>NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or significant relevant experience.</li>
<li>PA1 &amp; PA6a Pesticide Application.</li>
<li>Understanding of fine turf and sports pitch maintenance.</li>
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<p><strong>What you’ll get in return:</strong></p>
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<li>The opportunity to work outdoors in a role that directly contributes to the appearance and enjoyment of Wyre’s green spaces.</li>
<li>Training and development opportunities, including grounds maintenance skills and equipment use.</li>
<li>A competitive salary with employer pension contributions.</li>
<li>24 days annual leave rising to 29 days depending on length of service, plus bank holidays.</li>
<li>A supportive team environment where you can develop and grow.</li>
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<p>To apply online and for more information about this vacancy, please visit our website <a href="http://www.wyre.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.wyre.gov.uk</a>.</p>
<p>We will be holding a recruitment drop-in session at the Wyre Council Copse Road Depot on 13 January from 9.00am for anyone that wants to come along and discuss the position or needs help with their application. No appointment necessary, simply turn up on the day from 9.00am</p>
<p><strong>Closing date:</strong> 25 January 2026</p>

Gardener

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<p>A career in local government can be very rewarding, offering a variety of roles and opportunities for personal and professional development.</p>
<p>Wyre Council offers this development through many of its career paths.</p>
<p>To apply for one of our vacancies, click on ‘apply online’ to begin your application</p>



<p><strong>Skilled Gardener</strong></p>
<p><strong>Grade 5 £26,824 - £28,598</strong></p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Copse Road Depot, Fleetwood</p>
<p><strong>Hours:</strong> 41.5 hours per week (summer, 26 weeks) / 32.5 hours per week (winter, 26 weeks)</p>
<p><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent</p>
<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>
<p>At Wyre, we take pride in the maintenance of our outdoor spaces. To help us achieve this, we are looking to recruit a Skilled Gardener that has the necessary skills and ability to maintain our award-winning open spaces.</p>
<p>This is an opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the borough’s parks, cemeteries, and landscaped areas. You will assist the Parks Area Team Leader in day-to-day operations and take a lead role in managing the team during their absence.</p>
<p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p>
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<li>Maintain parks, open spaces, cemeteries, and recreational areas to the highest standards.</li>
<li>Operate and maintain a range of grounds maintenance equipment safely and effectively.</li>
<li>Undertake fine turf and sports pitch maintenance.</li>
<li>Carry out grave digging and related cemetery tasks.</li>
<li>Complete playground inspections and record findings.</li>
<li>Provide a visible, professional presence while carrying out duties.</li>
<li>Support health and safety compliance and promote best practice.</li>
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<p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p>
<p><strong>Essential:</strong></p>
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<li>Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture (or equivalent).</li>
<li>Previous experience maintaining parks, open spaces, and cemeteries.</li>
<li>Experience in grave preparation, excavation, shoring, and backfill operations.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and lead a team.</li>
<li>Knowledge of fine turf and sports pitch maintenance.</li>
<li>Full UK driving licence.</li>
<li>Physically able to undertake duties.</li>
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<p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p>
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<li>PA1 &amp; PA6a Pesticide Application.</li>
<li>IOSH Working Safely.</li>
<li>360 Excavator Licence.</li>
<li>Experience with playground inspections and memorial safety checks.</li>
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<p><strong>What you’ll get in return:</strong></p>
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<li>Hands on experience working with teams that have award winning standards.</li>
<li>Training and development opportunities including leadership skills and a range of grounds maintenance equipment and methodologies.</li>
<li>A competitive rate of pay including additional benefits such as employer pension contributions, 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days depending on length of service including bank holidays and a work environment that will help you develop and grow.</li>
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<p>To apply online and for more information about this vacancy, please visit our website <a href="http://www.wyre.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.wyre.gov.uk</a>.</p>
<p>We will be holding a recruitment drop-in session at the Wyre Council Copse Road Depot on 13 January from 9am for anyone that wants to come along and discuss the position or needs help with their application. No appointment necessary, simply turn up on the day from 9am</p>
<p><strong>Closing date:</strong> 25 January 2026</p>

Skilled Gardener

<h4>Why Southwark?</h4><p>Southwark is one of London’s most dynamic and diverse boroughs - a place of energy, creativity, and ambition. We’re proud of our commitment to fairness, equality and opportunity, and we’re working every day to make Southwark a place where everyone can thrive.</p><p>Southwark is a dynamic, diverse and ambitious borough, and our Licensing Service plays a vital role in supporting safe communities, vibrant businesses and a thriving night-time economy. We are looking for an organised, customer-focused Unit Support Officer to join our Licensing team and help deliver a high-quality, responsive service to residents, businesses and partners.</p><h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4><p>As Second Climber, you will work closely with the Lead Climber and arboricultural team to ensure tree works are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. When the Lead Climber is working at height, you will provide on-site supervision, support safety management and be ready to carry out aerial rescue if required.</p><p>You will undertake a wide range of arboricultural tasks across parks, highways and housing sites, while acting as a professional ambassador for Southwark Council.</p><p>Key responsibilities</p><p>You will:</p><ul><li>Carry out a full range of tree care duties, including pruning, crown reduction, thinning, felling, stump grinding, root and basal growth removal and tree aftercare.</li><li>Undertake aerial rescue operations when required and support safe working practices on site.</li><li>Operate and maintain specialist arboricultural equipment, including chainsaws, chippers and stump grinders.</li><li>Drive non-HGV vehicles with trailed equipment where licensed, carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting defects.</li><li>Complete associated groundworks, including minor fencing, paving and surface repairs.</li><li>Apply herbicides, insecticides and fungicides safely and responsibly in line with PA1 and PA6 requirements and environmental best practice.</li></ul><h4>What We're Looking For</h4><p>You will be an experienced arborist with the skills and confidence to support and supervise tree work operations on site. You will bring:</p><ul><li>Proven experience working as an arborist within the industry.</li><li>A comprehensive range of NPTC/LANTRA certificates, including chainsaw operation, climbing, aerial rescue, MEWP use and pesticide application.</li><li>Strong knowledge of arboricultural operations and standards, including BS3998.</li><li>Sound understanding of health and safety legislation and safe working practices.</li><li>Excellent tree and shrub species identification skills.</li><li>The ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.</li><li>A professional, customer-focused approach and strong communication skills.</li></ul><p>A full, clean UK driving licence with C1 + E entitlement.</p><h4>Additional Information</h4><p><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></p><p><strong>Salary Range (Full time equivalent)£35,373 - £41,637pa.</strong></p><p>In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank"><strong>Staff Benefits</strong></a> page.</p><p><strong>Closing date: 25/01/2026</strong></p><p><strong>Interview date: 02/02/2026</strong></p><p><strong> Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</strong></p><p>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:</p><p>• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans<br>• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care<br>• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</p><p><strong>*Please note, we reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date indicated above - please apply as soon as possible - we look forward to receiving your application.</strong></p><p>Attachments</p><ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2682654&amp;ptId=110586" target="_blank">Please Click Here For the Job Description and Person Specification</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Council

Second Climber

<h4>Why Southwark?</h4><p>Southwark is one of London’s most dynamic and diverse boroughs - a place of energy, creativity, and ambition. We’re proud of our commitment to fairness, equality and opportunity, and we’re working every day to make Southwark a place where everyone can thrive.</p><p>Southwark is a dynamic, diverse and ambitious borough, and our Licensing Service plays a vital role in supporting safe communities, vibrant businesses and a thriving night-time economy. We are looking for an organised, customer-focused Unit Support Officer to join our Licensing team and help deliver a high-quality, responsive service to residents, businesses and partners.</p><h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4><p>As Lead Climber / Team Leader, you will supervise and lead a team of arborists, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with contract specifications and industry standards. You will also work as a senior operative within the team, managing site risks and acting as a key point of contact for colleagues, managers and the public.</p><p>You will play a critical role in maintaining high standards of arboricultural practice while supporting productivity, training and continuous improvement.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><p>You will:</p><ul><li>Lead and carry out high-quality arboricultural operations, ensuring all work meets specification, performance targets and best practice standards.</li><li>Supervise and manage a team of tree operatives, allocating daily work, organising equipment and ensuring professionalism on site.</li><li>Undertake and oversee a full range of arboricultural works in line with BS3998 and other current standards, including pruning, removals, sectional dismantling, planting, aftercare, stump grinding and pest and disease management.</li><li>Take responsibility for on-site health and safety, managing ground and aerial operations and ensuring public safety at all times.</li><li>Implement traffic management controls where required, in compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act.</li><li>Support the delivery of productivity targets and assist with service improvements, new working methods and efficiency initiatives.</li></ul><h4>What We're Looking For</h4><p>You will be a highly skilled arborist with strong leadership experience and a commitment to safety and quality. </p><p>You will bring:</p><ul><li>Proven experience at Climber or Lead Climber level within the arboricultural industry.</li><li>A comprehensive range of NPTC/LANTRA certifications (or equivalent), including climbing, aerial rescue, rigging, chainsaw operations and MEWP use.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of arboricultural standards, including BS3998 and BS8545.</li><li>Sound understanding of health and safety legislation and safe working practices.</li><li>Excellent tree species identification skills and the ability to assess defects and risks.</li><li>Confidence leading teams, allocating work and maintaining high performance standards.</li><li>Good communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach.</li><li>Basic IT skills or a willingness to undertake training.</li><li>A full, clean UK driving licence with C1 + E entitlement.</li></ul><h4>Additional Information</h4><p><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></p><p><strong>Salary Range (Full time equivalent)£35,373 - £41,637pa.</strong></p><p>In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank"><strong>Staff Benefits</strong></a> page.</p><p><strong>Closing date: 25/01/2026</strong></p><p><strong>Interview date: 02/02/2026</strong></p><p><strong> Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</strong></p><p>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:</p><p>• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans<br>• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care<br>• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</p><p><strong>*Please note, we reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date indicated above - please apply as soon as possible - we look forward to receiving your application. </strong></p><p>Attachments</p><ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2682653&amp;ptId=110584" target="_blank">Please Click Here For the Job Description and Person Specification</a></li></ul>





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Lead Climber

<p><strong>Post title</strong></p><p><strong>Horticulturist</strong></p><p><strong>Post No</strong></p><p><strong>TBC</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p><strong>Starting from £31,537 to £36,363 per annum</strong></p><p><strong>Scale / Band</strong></p><p><strong>Grade 5</strong></p><p><strong>Hours</strong></p><p><strong>37 hours per week </strong></p><p><strong>Place of work</strong></p><p><strong>Highdown Gardens</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Closing date</strong></p><p><strong>25th January 2026 at 23:55 pm</strong></p><p><strong>Interviews</strong></p><p><strong>TBC</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Full time horticulturist required for historic plantsman's garden in West Sussex. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a knowledgeable, qualified, experienced horticulturist to help our team grow, care for and maintain a historic botanical collection that includes the National Collection "The Plants Selected by Sir Frederick Stern". We are in the middle of an ambitious project to expand this collection and manage the site so that they exemplify the vision of Sir Frederick Stern in his book A Chalk Garden.</p><p><br></p><p>Highdown Gardens is an 8 1⁄2 acre public garden, located around 1km from the West Sussex Coast and is on the south face of a chalk hill in the South Downs. Part of the garden is a former chalk quarry and it was no doubt the fascinating topography that led its founder to choose it as the site to build a broad collection of trees, shrubs, bulbs, alpines and other herbaceous specimens from around the world. Many of these plants were collected in the wild and some were among the first of their kind to be grown outside of their native environment. The garden was set up as a charitable trust by the gardens founders and Worthing Borough Council was made the sole trustee.</p><p><br></p><p>Your role will be to form part of the team of four horticulturists that care for and maintain this prestigious collection. You will work with the Head Gardener and Curator, the Visitor Experience Manager as well as a large number of volunteers. You will be practical, skilful and knowledgeable, preferably with experience of working with alpines as well as the propagation of a broad number of plant types. We are looking for somebody with experience of working with a wide range of tools and machinery and an understanding of amenity horticulture. You will be open, friendly and helpful as every day will include numerous interactions with volunteers from a variety of backgrounds as well as the visiting public alike.</p><p><br></p><p>If this sounds like the role for you, we look forward to hearing from you!</p><p><br></p><p>Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees. This includes:</p><ul><li><p>Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement</p></li><li><p>Local Government Pension</p></li><li><p>Training &amp; development</p></li><li><p>Occupational Health</p></li><li><p>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</p></li><li><p>Employee resource groups/networks </p></li><li><p>Buddy Support Programme </p></li><li><p>Flexible working options</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>At Adur &amp; Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver within your covering letter. </p><p>As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview. </p><p><br></p><p>We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.</p>





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Adur & Worthing Councils

Horticulturist

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<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Neighbourhood Team Operative&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Department:</strong> Open Spaces</p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Rochford District</p>
<p><strong>Salary:</strong> Scale 4 £26,403 – £28,142</p>
<p><strong>Hours:</strong> 37 hours per week, onsite</p>
<p><strong>Benefits:</strong> Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, flexi scheme, staff discounts</p>
<p><strong>Closing Date: </strong>15/01/2025</p>
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<p><strong>Our Culture and Values:</strong></p>
<p>We like our staff to be proactive and innovative. Being customer focused and willing to maximise your potential at work are expected. We all work together to achieve the very best for our residents which sometimes means getting involved in projects and trying new tasks outside of your day to day job role. We love our staff to suggest new ideas and to have enthusiasm to try out new experiences.</p>
<p><strong>The Job Role:</strong></p>
<p>Rochford District Council is looking to appoint a positive, enthusiastic, and proactive individual to the exciting role of Neighbourhood Team Operative. This is a great opportunity to join our dedicated and hardworking Open Spaces Team. Being versatile and self-motivated is essential.</p>
<p>During your role, you will be striving to successfully execute grounds maintenance requests within our open spaces and on public highways with support from the Open Spaces Grounds Maintenance Team.</p>
<p>As a Neighbourhood Team Operative, you will be engaged in all aspects of Horticultural work including the use of tractors, heavy grass cutting machinery, tree, shrub and bedding planting, hedge cutting, renovation of sports pitches as well as assisting in the day to day challenges of grounds maintenance. It is essential for the successful candidate to undertake Health and Safety checks and Risk Assessments, and to be able to professionally communicate with people of all levels, from co-workers and contractors to residents.</p>
<p>It is also essential for a successful candidate to be able to undertake physical and demanding work in all weathers, of all seasons. Work within the Open Spaces Team can be challenging, however; this is outweighed by the sense of pride and the self-rewarding nature of working as a part of a team within the horticultural industry.</p>
<p>As a local authority, Customer Focus is very important to us and we would expect any successful candidate to act in the upmost professional of manner.</p>
<p>For an informal discussion, please contact James Panrucker on 07971658760</p>

Neighbourhood Team Operative

<p><strong>Grounds Maintenance Operative – Help Keep Our Communities Green, Clean and Thriving</strong></p><p>Love working outdoors? Enjoy making green spaces look their best? As a Grounds Maintenance Operative at Peabody, you’ll be part of a hands-on team that keeps our estates looking great all year round. From parks and play areas to waterways and walkways, you’ll help create safe, welcoming environments for our residents and visitors.</p><p>This is a role where your hard work is seen and appreciated every day. You’ll be out and about, using your skills and equipment to maintain beautiful landscapes and contribute to a cleaner, greener community.</p><p><strong>What you’ll do</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain shrub beds through pruning, weeding, and leaf clearing using hand tools and machinery</li><li>Cut grass with hand-held and ride-on mowers</li><li>Remove litter, leaves, and debris from landscaped areas—including bins and drug-related waste</li><li>Carry out weed and pest control, graffiti removal, and snow clearance</li><li>Patrol parks, mark pitches, and check play areas for safety</li><li>Support tree maintenance teams and help keep waterways clean and clear</li><li>Follow health and safety procedures and wear all required PPE and uniform</li></ul><p><strong>What you’ll need</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in grounds maintenance</li><li>Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions</li><li>Skilled in using a wide range of tools, machinery, and equipment</li><li>Specialist knowledge of horticultural practices</li><li>NVQ Level 1 or equivalent</li><li>A current UK driving licence</li><li>Physically fit and ready for hands-on work</li><li>Clear and polite communication skills</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><p>When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values:<br><strong>Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together</strong><strong>.</strong><br>We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.</p><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li>30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Two paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme and discount portal</li><li>Life assurance at 4x your salary</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul><p><strong>Please read before applying</strong></p><p>This is a physically active, outdoor role. You’ll be working across multiple sites and using a variety of equipment.<br>You’ll need to be comfortable working in all weather conditions and confident using powered tools and machinery.<br>This role requires a <strong>Basic DBS check</strong> and a <strong>full UK manual driving licence</strong>.</p><p>Interviews will be on Wednesday 14th January 2026 in person at our Hailey Road depot in Erith.</p><p>If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you.<br><strong>Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.</strong></p><p>Got questions? Reach out to George Murphy, Talent Specialist at<br><a href="mailto:george.murphy@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">george.murphy@peabody.org.uk</a></p>





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Peabody

Environmental Operative - Grounds  

<p><strong>Gardener – Help Our Communities Bloom</strong><br><br><strong>This role will cover EN6, WD19, WD23-25 postcodes. Your hub base will be WD23 3PY. </strong></p><p>Love working outdoors? Enjoy creating beautiful, well-kept spaces that people can enjoy? As a Gardener at Peabody, you’ll play a key role in keeping our estates green, clean, and thriving all year round. From planting vibrant seasonal beds to maintaining hedges and lawns, you’ll make sure our communal areas look their best.</p><p>This is a hands-on role where your work is seen and appreciated every day. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values your skills and gives you the tools to succeed.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Carry out scheduled grounds maintenance tasks across our estates</li><li>Plant and maintain summer and winter beds, hedges, and turf</li><li>Weed, spray, and clear leaves in line with seasonal requirements</li><li>Operate and maintain powered and manual gardening tools</li><li>Apply and store chemicals safely in line with regulations</li><li>Remove and dispose of green waste responsibly</li><li>Assist with landscaping projects and improvements</li><li>Respond to emergencies and report issues like vandalism or defects</li><li>Follow health and safety guidelines and wear PPE at all times</li></ul><p><strong>What You’ll Need</strong></p><ul><li>A full UK driving licence (you’ll drive company vehicles)</li><li>Experience in gardening or grounds maintenance</li><li>Ability to use powered and manual horticultural equipment</li><li>Good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude</li><li>Physical ability to carry out manual work in all weather conditions</li><li>Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations</li><li>PA1 &amp; PA6a pesticide certificates – desirable but not essential</li><li>A satisfactory Basic DBS check</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong><br>When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values:<br>Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.<br>We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.</p><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li>30 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Two paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme and discount portal</li><li>Life assurance at 4x your salary</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li><li>Ongoing training and development opportunities</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li></ul><p><strong>Please Read Before Applying</strong><br>This is a physically active, outdoor role. You’ll need to be comfortable working in all weather conditions and using powered tools and machinery. A full UK driving licence and Basic DBS check are essential.<br><br><strong>Interviews are ongoing until Friday 5th December.</strong></p><p>If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you.<br>Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.</p><p>Got questions? Reach out to George Murphy, Talent Specialist at<br><a href="mailto:george.murphy@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">george.murphy@peabody.org.uk</a></p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor, so we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.</p>





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