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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Hadlow College team within our Land-based Curriculum department as a Science Lab &amp; Greenhouse Officer. We are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic individual to take on this dynamic and varied role.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily management of our science laboratories and commercial greenhouse The Thanet Earth Centre of Excellence, ensuring compliance with all Health &amp; Safety protocols. You will provide vital technical support and contribute to the practical delivery of science content across our land-based curriculum areas, which include Agriculture, Animal Management, Equine, Fisheries, Horticulture, and Floristry.
The Thanet Earth Centre of Excellence is the Uks only centre of excellence for greenhouse growing and is supported and sponsored by Thanet Earth and other key organisations in the fresh produce sector. As a result the successful candidate will be working in a unique and innovative setting.
This role also includes supervising a range of innovative student and staff-led projects, offering a unique chance to engage with hands-on learning and research initiatives.
A key element of the role involves managing operations in our state-of-the-art Venlo greenhouse – The Thanet Earth Centre of Excellence, where you will act as the primary grower for our hydroponic crops. In collaboration with colleagues at Hadlow College and our industry partner, Thanet Earth, you will be responsible for:
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<li>Monitoring crop and environmental systems (PRIVA)</li>
<li>Carrying out crop work from planting through to harvest</li>
<li>Preparing the greenhouse for new planting cycles and for visits from industry partners and educational groups</li>
<li>Running variety trials</li>
<li>Liaising with relevant industry organisations to ensure the smooth running of The Centre of Excellence</li>
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This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about plant science, fresh produce, sustainability, and supporting student success in a land-based education environment.
The Role:
Where you’ll work: This role is based at the College’s Hadlow campus, but the nature of the work may require travel to any of the college sites and Thanet Earth locations.
Your hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum (1 FTE) 2 Year - Fixed Term Contract&nbsp;
Your pay: £33,536 per annum. per annum.
The College:
North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.
The Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following benefits.
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<li>33 days’ annual leave (including Christmas / New Year break), plus bank holidays.</li>
<li>Enrolment onto the People’s Pension Scheme (as part of the staff of North Kent College Business Services Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of North Kent College).</li>
<li>Access to free parking and a number of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants and coffee shops.</li>
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How to Apply:
If this sounds like the next role for you, please visit the North Kent College staff vacancies page to see the full job description and apply.
Please note that the closing date for applications is 11th September 2025, with interviews scheduled to take place on 19th September 2025. 
North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.

Science Lab & Greenhouse Officer

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.&nbsp; People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.



(Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance)
<h3>Key duties and responsibilities</h3>
To undertake a variety of Grounds Maintenance tasks within Brentwood Borough Council's housing sites, parks and green spaces; , including grass cutting, hedge cutting, and litter picking.
To provide cover for sickness and absence within Brentwood Borough Council's Grounds Maintenance and Cemeteries teams, covering highways and cemeteries; &nbsp;including grass cutting, hedge cutting, sports pitch maintenance, litter picking, cemeteries maintenance.
To work as part of a team of Grounds Maintenance Operatives within an area specified by the Deputy Operations Manager. The post holder could be based at various sites throughout the Borough, to &nbsp;and will assist in the maintenance and cleansing of a wide range of the Council’s public places and open spaces. The successful candidate will work on a set time basis covering Monday to Friday, undertaking tasks of a similar nature to those duties as described elsewhere in the is job description profile.
<h3>Key skills required</h3>
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<li>Full UK driving licence.</li>
<li>High level of flexibility, positive can-do attitude.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of sophisticated mowing equipment and handheld equipment such as strimmers, hedge cutters and other horticultural equipment.</li>
<li>Experience in grounds maintenance works, such as pruning, weeding , planting and planting.</li>
<li>Training in the use of ride on mowers desirable.</li>
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For an informal discussion please contact Tracey Lynch, Deputy Operations Manager, on 01277 312 701.

Brentwood Borough Council

Housing Maintenance Operative

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Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024 and is an Accredited employer under the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/fair-employment-charter" target="_blank">Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter</a>, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.Come join us and be part of our success.
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Arboricultural Officer to join our team. In this key role, you will as part of a team deliver all aspects of the Council’s arboricultural service, ensuring our tree management operations are cost-effective, compliant with current legislation, and aligned with best practices.
You will play a vital role in surveying and managing the Council’s tree stock, liaising with contractors, supporting residents, and promoting the Council’s tree policies. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the enhancement of our local environment and make a positive impact across our community.
Key responsibilities
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<li>Deliver the Council’s arboricultural service to meet objectives, ensure value for money, and maintain compliance with legislation and best practice.</li>
<li>Survey and monitor the Council’s tree stock in line with our agreed strategy.</li>
<li>Work closely with contractors and colleagues to implement our tree management programme effectively.</li>
<li>Act as a point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders on tree management matters.</li>
<li>Respond to and resolve resident enquiries efficiently, including conducting site visits where required.</li>
<li>Prepare reports on tree-related issues, such as insurance claims, dangerous trees, and high hedge applications.</li>
<li>Develop and promote innovative schemes that encourage engagement with the Council’s tree policies.</li>
<li>Provide technical advice in a consultancy capacity to promote arboricultural best practices.</li>
<li>Manage and deliver the arboricultural components of the Council’s We Know Services, including undertaking surveys across the country and preparing technical reports.</li>
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About you
We are looking for someone who:
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<li>Holds the relevant qualifications including PTI certificate and experience as an arboricultural surveyor,</li>
<li>Possesses excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with contractors, colleagues, and the public.</li>
<li>Demonstrates strong organisational skills and can manage multiple priorities.</li>
<li>Is committed to high standards of service delivery and environmental stewardship.</li>
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At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.&nbsp; For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:
Daniel Griffiths 07825117468 <a href="mailto:daniel.griffiths@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">daniel.griffiths@knowsley.gov.uk</a>
James Towers 07811267550
<a href="mailto:James.towers@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">James.towers@knowsley.gov.uk</a>
If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

Knowsley Council

Arboricultural Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2><ul>
<li>Are you keen to have a positive impact on the future of urban parks and green spaces?</li>
<li>Are you a natural leader with a focus on efficiency and driven to achieve quality standards?</li>
<li>Does the combination of working both indoors and outdoors appeal to you?</li>
</ul>This is an exciting opportunity for dynamic individuals with initiative to experience working in the parks department of a vibrant, diverse and iconic city.We are seeking natural team leaders who are dedicated about improving green spaces within an urban environment to be key players within the Cityparks department. The right candidates will have a tenacious motivation to embrace their role, excellent communication, competent IT skills and the ability to lead and support amenity gardening teams.&nbsp; Their roles will require real drive to enhance the quality of green spaces in Brighton &amp; Hove.Contract: permanent, full-timeInterview date: TBAFor an informal discussion, email <a href="mailto:cityparks@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">cityparks@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a> and leave a message for an Operations Manager to contact you.To Apply: as part of your application, you will need to answer some branching questions. To help you, some guidance has been attached to the advert below.<h2>About the role</h2>We are seeking dynamic, highly organised and efficient amenity horticulture team leaders who can demonstrate the following qualities:<ul>
<li>Extensive experience of leading and training a team in the amenity horticulture sector to carry out a diverse range of operations in green open spaces to a high standard: maintaining highway verges, sports grounds, fine turf facilities, planted areas, heritage squares and parkland.</li>
<li>The ability to prioritize varied and demanding workload to specific deadlines and frequencies planning effectively and motivating staff to ensure targets are met.</li>
<li>A conscientious approach to personal health and safety and that of colleagues and the public in the workplace, ensuring that all Health and Safety legislation, risk assessments and safe systems of work are followed.</li>
<li>Extensive knowledge of horticultural machinery and equipment to ensure staff are always operating equipment safely and correctly.</li>
<li>A proven competency using IT management systems to both capture data to monitor and review staff performance and maintain training and H&amp;S records.</li>
<li>The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, elected representatives, contractors, stakeholder groups and members of the public.</li>
</ul>Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting questions guidance</a>&nbsp;as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining.&nbsp;Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a><h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council/encouraging-diverse-workforce" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>.

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