Gardener - Highways Maintenance - Immediate Start MUST DRIVE Location: Slough Job Type: Full-time, Temp to Perm Pay: 14 - 15 per hour Schedule: Monday to Friday About the Role: We are currently looking for a motivated Gardener to join our team in Slough! If you're a skilled driver with a passion for landscaping and highway maintenance, this could be the perfect role for you. As part of the role, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including: Strimming, mowing, and hedge cutting Litter picking and pruning Operating ride-on lawnmowers Driving a trailer (Cat B or pre-1997 driving license required) Additional landscaping and maintenance duties as needed Key Requirements: Driving License (BE) (required) Experience with gardening and landscaping tasks Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual work A valid trailer license (Cat B or pre-1997) Ability to work independently and as part of a team Willingness to work overtime on weekends when required Benefits: On-site parking Full-time stable work WEEKLY PAY A friendly, supportive team environment If you have the skills and qualifications required, we would love to hear from you! Immediate start available, so apply today! Please note: This role requires in-person work . Apply Now to kickstart your career with us!
Jun 13, 2026
Seasonal
Gardener - Highways Maintenance - Immediate Start MUST DRIVE Location: Slough Job Type: Full-time, Temp to Perm Pay: 14 - 15 per hour Schedule: Monday to Friday About the Role: We are currently looking for a motivated Gardener to join our team in Slough! If you're a skilled driver with a passion for landscaping and highway maintenance, this could be the perfect role for you. As part of the role, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including: Strimming, mowing, and hedge cutting Litter picking and pruning Operating ride-on lawnmowers Driving a trailer (Cat B or pre-1997 driving license required) Additional landscaping and maintenance duties as needed Key Requirements: Driving License (BE) (required) Experience with gardening and landscaping tasks Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual work A valid trailer license (Cat B or pre-1997) Ability to work independently and as part of a team Willingness to work overtime on weekends when required Benefits: On-site parking Full-time stable work WEEKLY PAY A friendly, supportive team environment If you have the skills and qualifications required, we would love to hear from you! Immediate start available, so apply today! Please note: This role requires in-person work . Apply Now to kickstart your career with us!
Skilled Gardener- Full Time You will need to be very good and experienced to apply for this role Location: The Palace of Westminster Houses of Parliament / London Hourly Rate: Up to 18.83 per hour Contract type: Permanent if all goes well Working hours: 3 days (24hrs) working within The Palace of Westminster Houses of Parliament. 2 days as a skilled gardener on a separate site around the same location, if full-time hours required- 40hrs) About the role Our client currently provides horticultural & landscaping services for the Palace of Westminster Estate. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled & experienced horticulturalist to get involved with the preparations around events like the State Opening of Parliament. There may at times be requests coming from multiple stakeholders (the Speaker's Office, the Ceremonial Works Office, or the Service Delivery Manager) all at once that will be reactive & the candidate will be required to support the Head Gardener in managing these complex pressures. Responsibilities Regular site inspection Clearance of litter, debris and detritus Grass cutting, edging and cultural operations Weeding, pruning and dead-heading of planted areas, including containers Re-mulching / top-dressing planted areas and hedge bases Hedge cutting and maintenance Pleaching trees Hard surface weed control Hard surface cleansing, including sweeping and pressure washing Maintenance of gravel areas Leaf clearing - all areas Green roof maintenance Irrigation generally Maintenance of internal plants, including trees at PCH In addition, you may be asked to support in the delivery of ad-hoc works, such as: Re-instatement of lawn areas following events Emergency tree work Replacement planting Improvements to the green roof Site improvement work Requirements You will be required to possess the stipulated level of security vetting. We would ask that any successful applicant proactively engages with this vetting process as soon as an offer has been made, since it can take several weeks for the process to run its course. N.B. A requirement of the vetting procedure is to supply HMRC evidence of the previous 3 years' employment. Demonstratable high-horticultural skills and knowledge, backed up by a formal Horticultural qualification (equiv. L2 NVQ/RHS Hort). Demonstratable experience on working with multiple stakeholders within the field of horticulture/landscaping. Awareness of equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding. Excellent people skills including team working, problem solving and the ability to be calm and decisive in challenging situations A flexible approach to work Harness Training would be desirable. Starts ASAP Please send a CV or call to apply
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Skilled Gardener- Full Time You will need to be very good and experienced to apply for this role Location: The Palace of Westminster Houses of Parliament / London Hourly Rate: Up to 18.83 per hour Contract type: Permanent if all goes well Working hours: 3 days (24hrs) working within The Palace of Westminster Houses of Parliament. 2 days as a skilled gardener on a separate site around the same location, if full-time hours required- 40hrs) About the role Our client currently provides horticultural & landscaping services for the Palace of Westminster Estate. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled & experienced horticulturalist to get involved with the preparations around events like the State Opening of Parliament. There may at times be requests coming from multiple stakeholders (the Speaker's Office, the Ceremonial Works Office, or the Service Delivery Manager) all at once that will be reactive & the candidate will be required to support the Head Gardener in managing these complex pressures. Responsibilities Regular site inspection Clearance of litter, debris and detritus Grass cutting, edging and cultural operations Weeding, pruning and dead-heading of planted areas, including containers Re-mulching / top-dressing planted areas and hedge bases Hedge cutting and maintenance Pleaching trees Hard surface weed control Hard surface cleansing, including sweeping and pressure washing Maintenance of gravel areas Leaf clearing - all areas Green roof maintenance Irrigation generally Maintenance of internal plants, including trees at PCH In addition, you may be asked to support in the delivery of ad-hoc works, such as: Re-instatement of lawn areas following events Emergency tree work Replacement planting Improvements to the green roof Site improvement work Requirements You will be required to possess the stipulated level of security vetting. We would ask that any successful applicant proactively engages with this vetting process as soon as an offer has been made, since it can take several weeks for the process to run its course. N.B. A requirement of the vetting procedure is to supply HMRC evidence of the previous 3 years' employment. Demonstratable high-horticultural skills and knowledge, backed up by a formal Horticultural qualification (equiv. L2 NVQ/RHS Hort). Demonstratable experience on working with multiple stakeholders within the field of horticulture/landscaping. Awareness of equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding. Excellent people skills including team working, problem solving and the ability to be calm and decisive in challenging situations A flexible approach to work Harness Training would be desirable. Starts ASAP Please send a CV or call to apply
We are looking for Trustees, including a new Chair of Trustees. Working for Gardeners ( Working for Gardeners ) is a registered Charity and membership organisation dedicated to practical horticultural training and advancing the interests of gardeners and horticulturists across the UK. We have an active community of around 1500 members, exchanging practical horticultural knowledge and interest. Many of our members are of course also members of other horticultural institutions such as the RHS, and see Working for Gardeners as a complementary source of hands-in-the-soil community and further training. We collaborate with an evolving network of significant private and public gardens across the UK to offer practical experience through one-day specialist workshops and through year-long paid placements for aspiring gardeners under our well-respected professional development programme, the Work and Retrain as a Gardener (WRAG) Scheme. Our Financial Position Our Charity is in good financial health, with decent cash reserves and fairly balanced revenue streams, mainly from membership subscriptions, our practical workshop and skills programme and from the WRAG Scheme. We also have a small number of generous donors, and are looking to develop this support further. Our Charity's direct annual revenue is around £200,000 and we operate typically close to break-even, with a small central office team based in South Gloucestershire and a 20-strong UK-wide paid, part-time team across the UK who promote and manage our relationships with garden partners and our membership community. However, our financial footprint is more in the region of £1.3 million, taking account of the annual income (at national living wage) paid to our WRAG Scheme trainees under the garden placements that we organise with our partner gardens. Given the strong demand for our WRAG Scheme traineeships and indeed across our practical horticultural workshops, we are looking to expand the depth of our reach across Great Britain, including through developing a greater bursary scheme. We are currently investing in the underpinnings for this careful expansion, including upgrading and finetuning our branding, marketing, web, and IT systems. Role of Chair of Trustees As Chair, you will provide strong strategic and hands-on leadership across the Charity, marshalling our team to fulfil our educational mission and representing our Charity to the broader community. This is a voluntary position that requires commitment, vision, and strong leadership skills. Our Chair and trustees tend to be quite hands-on, working closely with our Executive Officer and our office and Regional Manager team across the UK. Key Responsibilities of our Chair Chair our small Board of 5-6 pro bono trustees, ensuring effective governance and compliance with relevant legislation and best practice. Ensure clear multi-year vision and strong execution of our rolling plan, working with our other trustees and Executive Officer. In conjunction with our Treasurer, provide regular guidance to our Executive Officer, who is responsible for the day-to-day execution of our multi-year strategic plan and budget. Be our primary spokesperson and ambassador, building our profile and relationships with our membership, garden partners, donors, horticultural sector, media and other key stakeholders more broadly. This Chair role will typically require commitment of 3-5 hours per week across regular guidance for our Executive Officer, Board meetings and external representation. The initial term is for 3 years, with a further 3 years possible. Ideal Profile of Chair We are looking for a Chair who is, or has enjoyed being, a respected and energetic leader with a strong strategic mindset, not afraid to roll up their sleeves when needed, and comfortable in an organisation of our scale even if they have worked in larger organisations. The ideal candidate will definitely have a keen interest in horticulture, whether personally or professionally, and will probably have a decent network of contacts and profile in gardening, horticultural, or professional services sectors. They will likely have some experience with chairing boards, committees, or similar governance bodies whether in the not-for-profit, corporate, or public sector, and a good understanding of charity governance and trustee responsibilities. Experience in fundraising and marketing would be a plus. Ideal Profile of Other Trustees Our current trustees all live and breathe a great passion for things horticultural in a broad sense, including continuing education in our sector, but also bring a great variety of professional and personal backgrounds to the table - in further education; international finance; politics; gardening and flower farming; marketing; HR and other areas of business and charities. We are looking to enhance this diversity and collaborative enthusiasm, ideally bringing deeper experience particularly in areas of marketing and fundraising. How to Apply (Deadline: Friday 5th June 2026) If you would love to join our enthusiastic group of trustees given your talents and interests, please submit to our current Chair with a covering letter explaining your motivation and relevant experience, including your CV or similar profile and indicating clearly whether you would also like to assume the Chair role. We would hope to appoint our new Chair and trustees within the next 2-3 months. Working for Gardeners is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Our Story Founded in 1899 as the Women's Farm and Garden Association, our Charity's original focus was on addressing the lack of education and employment opportunities for women working on the land. Membership was initially only open to women with a keen interest in the land, farming, gardening and allied industries. Many of our founder members were professional women working in education, gardening, farming and small holdings. The Association set about establishing training courses and examinations, with an Employment Bureau offering a service for both employers and employees. At the outbreak of the First World War, we responded to the shortage of labour on the land by launching the 'Women's National Land Service Corps' to offer work placements to women, both rural and urban. The success of this movement soon saw it outgrow a small but plucky voluntary organisation and the Government stepped in - the first Women's Land Army was born. Between the wars, against the backdrop of difficult years of recession, we worked hard to improve the working conditions and status of women in land work and to open up employment training opportunities. We launched a significant training scheme for practical horticultural skills during the Second World War and subsequently extended this to initiate a Garden Apprentice Scheme specifically for school leavers - which led to the development of Government Youth Training Schemes. Throughout this time, the Association exhibited at many agricultural and horticultural shows, promoting the need for training and giving out information and career guidance. In 1993, we established the 'Women Returners to Amenity Gardening Scheme' to offer more mature students, often career changers or 'returners' who were considering a career in horticulture, training in practical gardening skills within private and public gardens throughout the United Kingdom. In 2014, we updated the name to 'Work and Retrain As a Gardener', reflecting the broader audience that had developed. Our WRAG Scheme is now established as one of the UK's leading practical gardening training schemes, highly respected by the horticultural sector. Each year, we place around 150 aspiring gardeners, mainly career changers, in wonderful gardens across the UK where the skilled owners or their head gardeners have the expertise to offer practical paid experience and training for 1 or 2 years. Many of these trainees are lucky enough to form strong relationships with their team in these gardens and are offered ongoing employment, while many others go on to other roles in horticulture or set up their own gardening businesses. Quite a few of our gardens take on new WRAG Scheme trainees each year. All of this makes us very happy, but it does mean that we continually need to bring new gardens into our community, and we have considerable waiting lists of trainees in most regions in Britain. Our main imperative is to therefore build more and deeper ongoing partnerships with significant gardens across the UK that can offer the breadth of hands-in-the
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
We are looking for Trustees, including a new Chair of Trustees. Working for Gardeners ( Working for Gardeners ) is a registered Charity and membership organisation dedicated to practical horticultural training and advancing the interests of gardeners and horticulturists across the UK. We have an active community of around 1500 members, exchanging practical horticultural knowledge and interest. Many of our members are of course also members of other horticultural institutions such as the RHS, and see Working for Gardeners as a complementary source of hands-in-the-soil community and further training. We collaborate with an evolving network of significant private and public gardens across the UK to offer practical experience through one-day specialist workshops and through year-long paid placements for aspiring gardeners under our well-respected professional development programme, the Work and Retrain as a Gardener (WRAG) Scheme. Our Financial Position Our Charity is in good financial health, with decent cash reserves and fairly balanced revenue streams, mainly from membership subscriptions, our practical workshop and skills programme and from the WRAG Scheme. We also have a small number of generous donors, and are looking to develop this support further. Our Charity's direct annual revenue is around £200,000 and we operate typically close to break-even, with a small central office team based in South Gloucestershire and a 20-strong UK-wide paid, part-time team across the UK who promote and manage our relationships with garden partners and our membership community. However, our financial footprint is more in the region of £1.3 million, taking account of the annual income (at national living wage) paid to our WRAG Scheme trainees under the garden placements that we organise with our partner gardens. Given the strong demand for our WRAG Scheme traineeships and indeed across our practical horticultural workshops, we are looking to expand the depth of our reach across Great Britain, including through developing a greater bursary scheme. We are currently investing in the underpinnings for this careful expansion, including upgrading and finetuning our branding, marketing, web, and IT systems. Role of Chair of Trustees As Chair, you will provide strong strategic and hands-on leadership across the Charity, marshalling our team to fulfil our educational mission and representing our Charity to the broader community. This is a voluntary position that requires commitment, vision, and strong leadership skills. Our Chair and trustees tend to be quite hands-on, working closely with our Executive Officer and our office and Regional Manager team across the UK. Key Responsibilities of our Chair Chair our small Board of 5-6 pro bono trustees, ensuring effective governance and compliance with relevant legislation and best practice. Ensure clear multi-year vision and strong execution of our rolling plan, working with our other trustees and Executive Officer. In conjunction with our Treasurer, provide regular guidance to our Executive Officer, who is responsible for the day-to-day execution of our multi-year strategic plan and budget. Be our primary spokesperson and ambassador, building our profile and relationships with our membership, garden partners, donors, horticultural sector, media and other key stakeholders more broadly. This Chair role will typically require commitment of 3-5 hours per week across regular guidance for our Executive Officer, Board meetings and external representation. The initial term is for 3 years, with a further 3 years possible. Ideal Profile of Chair We are looking for a Chair who is, or has enjoyed being, a respected and energetic leader with a strong strategic mindset, not afraid to roll up their sleeves when needed, and comfortable in an organisation of our scale even if they have worked in larger organisations. The ideal candidate will definitely have a keen interest in horticulture, whether personally or professionally, and will probably have a decent network of contacts and profile in gardening, horticultural, or professional services sectors. They will likely have some experience with chairing boards, committees, or similar governance bodies whether in the not-for-profit, corporate, or public sector, and a good understanding of charity governance and trustee responsibilities. Experience in fundraising and marketing would be a plus. Ideal Profile of Other Trustees Our current trustees all live and breathe a great passion for things horticultural in a broad sense, including continuing education in our sector, but also bring a great variety of professional and personal backgrounds to the table - in further education; international finance; politics; gardening and flower farming; marketing; HR and other areas of business and charities. We are looking to enhance this diversity and collaborative enthusiasm, ideally bringing deeper experience particularly in areas of marketing and fundraising. How to Apply (Deadline: Friday 5th June 2026) If you would love to join our enthusiastic group of trustees given your talents and interests, please submit to our current Chair with a covering letter explaining your motivation and relevant experience, including your CV or similar profile and indicating clearly whether you would also like to assume the Chair role. We would hope to appoint our new Chair and trustees within the next 2-3 months. Working for Gardeners is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Our Story Founded in 1899 as the Women's Farm and Garden Association, our Charity's original focus was on addressing the lack of education and employment opportunities for women working on the land. Membership was initially only open to women with a keen interest in the land, farming, gardening and allied industries. Many of our founder members were professional women working in education, gardening, farming and small holdings. The Association set about establishing training courses and examinations, with an Employment Bureau offering a service for both employers and employees. At the outbreak of the First World War, we responded to the shortage of labour on the land by launching the 'Women's National Land Service Corps' to offer work placements to women, both rural and urban. The success of this movement soon saw it outgrow a small but plucky voluntary organisation and the Government stepped in - the first Women's Land Army was born. Between the wars, against the backdrop of difficult years of recession, we worked hard to improve the working conditions and status of women in land work and to open up employment training opportunities. We launched a significant training scheme for practical horticultural skills during the Second World War and subsequently extended this to initiate a Garden Apprentice Scheme specifically for school leavers - which led to the development of Government Youth Training Schemes. Throughout this time, the Association exhibited at many agricultural and horticultural shows, promoting the need for training and giving out information and career guidance. In 1993, we established the 'Women Returners to Amenity Gardening Scheme' to offer more mature students, often career changers or 'returners' who were considering a career in horticulture, training in practical gardening skills within private and public gardens throughout the United Kingdom. In 2014, we updated the name to 'Work and Retrain As a Gardener', reflecting the broader audience that had developed. Our WRAG Scheme is now established as one of the UK's leading practical gardening training schemes, highly respected by the horticultural sector. Each year, we place around 150 aspiring gardeners, mainly career changers, in wonderful gardens across the UK where the skilled owners or their head gardeners have the expertise to offer practical paid experience and training for 1 or 2 years. Many of these trainees are lucky enough to form strong relationships with their team in these gardens and are offered ongoing employment, while many others go on to other roles in horticulture or set up their own gardening businesses. Quite a few of our gardens take on new WRAG Scheme trainees each year. All of this makes us very happy, but it does mean that we continually need to bring new gardens into our community, and we have considerable waiting lists of trainees in most regions in Britain. Our main imperative is to therefore build more and deeper ongoing partnerships with significant gardens across the UK that can offer the breadth of hands-in-the
Allotment Co-ordinator/Skilled Gardener Location: Kensington Gardens Hourly Rate: £16.24 Contract: Permanent, Full-time Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 07:00-15:30, 39 hours per week The Royal Parks is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London click apply for full job details
Jun 10, 2026
Full time
Allotment Co-ordinator/Skilled Gardener Location: Kensington Gardens Hourly Rate: £16.24 Contract: Permanent, Full-time Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 07:00-15:30, 39 hours per week The Royal Parks is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London click apply for full job details
Allotment Co-ordinator/Skilled Gardener Location: Kensington Gardens Hourly Rate: 16.24 Contract: Permanent, Full-time Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 07:00-15:30, 39 hours per week The Royal Parks is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James's Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park. We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year. We are now seeking an Allotment Co-ordinator/ Skilled Gardener to join our Landscape Maintenance team. About the Role As an Allotment Co-ordinator/ Skilled Gardener, your role will be split into two distinct elements. With your time for the most part split equally between the two roles, with some seasonal variations. Due to the split nature of this role the successful applicant will be required to be adaptable and proactive to be effective in this varied role. For 2.5 days as the Allotment Coordinator, you will lead on the maintenance and direction of the allotment which includes supervising and leading volunteers two days a week. You will also be expected to create growing plans and implement them to a high standard. For the remaining 2.5 days you will be working with the wider Horticultural resource team, supporting general gardening duties across site, led by the Head Gardener. This is very practical role, which requires the deployment of strong gardening/ food growing skills whilst also working with and supporting volunteers on the ground. Generally, the role will spend the vast majority of the week in a hands-on gardening setting with some time set aside for administrative duties around volunteers and growing plans. The ideal applicant will be friendly, open, enjoy spending time outdoors, have a strong gardening background and have experience working with and managing volunteers, in a garden, allotment or park setting. You will champion volunteering best practice, inclusivity and diversity, support with the development of volunteer resources and ensure the appropriate support and training is in place for volunteers. Additionally, you will: Be the main point of contact for the allotment volunteers, where you will independently supervise volunteers, organise sessions and record attendance, whilst maintaining a high standard of communication with them. Create and implement the growing plan of the allotment and develop future garden plans Be aware of and always follow guidelines for safeguarding of children and adults at risk. Working under the lead of the Head Gardener, but under instruction of the Horticulture Charge hand, the role involves work across the wider Kensington Gardens site, in the horticultural areas which represent a range of garden styles, with differing management practices as appropriate to their location and setting. General maintenance of horticultural areas, working with the wider horticultural team to undertake duties such as weeding, pruning, irrigating/plant establishment and other horticultural tasks as directed by the Head Gardener. To join us as an Allotment Co-ordinator/ Skilled Gardener, you will need: Horticultural skills and knowledge, with strong food growing knowledge and practical experience. Experience supervising or supporting volunteers in an outdoor setting, ideally in a gardening or food growing setting. Awareness of equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding Excellent people skills including team working, negotiating, problem solving and the ability to be calm and decisive in challenging situations Commitment to The Royal Parks 'values of being responsible, excellent, inclusive, open and respectful, and a commitment to supporting diverse and inclusive teams. A flexible approach to work Excellent operational use of Microsoft Office, CRM systems and other IT solutions to support the planning and delivery of the volunteer management. A First Aid Certificate would also be favourable. Benefits 21 days holiday plus bank holidays. Workwear & PPE provided. Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave. Support for personal and professional challenges. Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more. Secure your future - competitive pension scheme and resources to manage your finances. Colleague of the month and annual awards. Two days per year to support a cause of your choice. Comprehensive resources and support. About our client We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry. We understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of 250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK. Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Jun 09, 2026
Full time
Allotment Co-ordinator/Skilled Gardener Location: Kensington Gardens Hourly Rate: 16.24 Contract: Permanent, Full-time Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 07:00-15:30, 39 hours per week The Royal Parks is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James's Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park. We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year. We are now seeking an Allotment Co-ordinator/ Skilled Gardener to join our Landscape Maintenance team. About the Role As an Allotment Co-ordinator/ Skilled Gardener, your role will be split into two distinct elements. With your time for the most part split equally between the two roles, with some seasonal variations. Due to the split nature of this role the successful applicant will be required to be adaptable and proactive to be effective in this varied role. For 2.5 days as the Allotment Coordinator, you will lead on the maintenance and direction of the allotment which includes supervising and leading volunteers two days a week. You will also be expected to create growing plans and implement them to a high standard. For the remaining 2.5 days you will be working with the wider Horticultural resource team, supporting general gardening duties across site, led by the Head Gardener. This is very practical role, which requires the deployment of strong gardening/ food growing skills whilst also working with and supporting volunteers on the ground. Generally, the role will spend the vast majority of the week in a hands-on gardening setting with some time set aside for administrative duties around volunteers and growing plans. The ideal applicant will be friendly, open, enjoy spending time outdoors, have a strong gardening background and have experience working with and managing volunteers, in a garden, allotment or park setting. You will champion volunteering best practice, inclusivity and diversity, support with the development of volunteer resources and ensure the appropriate support and training is in place for volunteers. Additionally, you will: Be the main point of contact for the allotment volunteers, where you will independently supervise volunteers, organise sessions and record attendance, whilst maintaining a high standard of communication with them. Create and implement the growing plan of the allotment and develop future garden plans Be aware of and always follow guidelines for safeguarding of children and adults at risk. Working under the lead of the Head Gardener, but under instruction of the Horticulture Charge hand, the role involves work across the wider Kensington Gardens site, in the horticultural areas which represent a range of garden styles, with differing management practices as appropriate to their location and setting. General maintenance of horticultural areas, working with the wider horticultural team to undertake duties such as weeding, pruning, irrigating/plant establishment and other horticultural tasks as directed by the Head Gardener. To join us as an Allotment Co-ordinator/ Skilled Gardener, you will need: Horticultural skills and knowledge, with strong food growing knowledge and practical experience. Experience supervising or supporting volunteers in an outdoor setting, ideally in a gardening or food growing setting. Awareness of equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding Excellent people skills including team working, negotiating, problem solving and the ability to be calm and decisive in challenging situations Commitment to The Royal Parks 'values of being responsible, excellent, inclusive, open and respectful, and a commitment to supporting diverse and inclusive teams. A flexible approach to work Excellent operational use of Microsoft Office, CRM systems and other IT solutions to support the planning and delivery of the volunteer management. A First Aid Certificate would also be favourable. Benefits 21 days holiday plus bank holidays. Workwear & PPE provided. Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave. Support for personal and professional challenges. Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more. Secure your future - competitive pension scheme and resources to manage your finances. Colleague of the month and annual awards. Two days per year to support a cause of your choice. Comprehensive resources and support. About our client We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry. We understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of 250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK. Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Senior Gardener Winchester College is looking for an experienced Senior Gardener to join our Grounds Department as soon as possible. This role is ideal for a skilled and versatile professional eager to contribute to the maintenance and improvement of our historic and varied estate. The Role The Senior Gardener will be required to work closely with the Head Gardener to ensure day to day maintenance is carried out to the very highest of standards as well as creating and carrying out work programs within the College formal gardens. Your key responsibilities include: High presentation and attention to detail is essential, using the correct techniques in pruning, plant care and maintenance to ensure our Boarding house gardens look their best all year catering for day-to-day college life along with the vast array of events that brings Applying a practical knowledge of gardening skills to care for the existing gardens that range across ten separate boarding houses each with its own unique layout and design. Propagate and obtain plants as required, locating and developing contacts with local nurseries and specialist suppliers Undertake tours of the gardens and plan for Garden Open Days About You We are looking for an experienced Senior Gardener who can work both unsupervised and within a team. You should have Sound Horticultural knowledge to help complete tasks unsupervised. Essential Skills & Qualities: Established horticultural skills. Honesty and reliability. Self-motivation. Good organisational ability. Be capable of working under pressure and on their own initiative as required. Have an awareness of Health and Safety and a willingness to undergo appropriate training where needed. Be able to work within a team as well as individually. Enjoy working in a school environment Have good Interpersonal and communication skills Full driving license Horticultural qualifications such as RHS Level 3 and equivalent are desired but not necessary Good physical fitness and the willingness to work from heights Proven ability to operate garden machinery Spraying qualifications required PA1 and PA6 Tractor and trailer license desired What We Offer Start Date: As soon as possible. Working Hours: 40 hours per week position where staff will be expected to accept reasonable flexibility in working arrangements and the allocation of duties to reflect the dynamic roles and responsibilities within the College environment. Salary: £28,655.00 (gross) per annum. Salary is paid monthly in arrears. If you are a motivated and experienced gardening professional ready to contribute to a unique and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply. Only applications completed on the school website will be accepted. Please attach a full CV with your application. Please note that applications will be dealt with as they arrive. Winchester College reserves the right to appoint before the deadline passes. Closing date for applications: Midnight Wednesday 15th October 2025 . For the full job description and to apply please see here: \_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=QPF&VACANCY\_ID=nmk Job search If you have any questions about this vacancy or the recruitment process, please email . Job Type: Full-time Pay: £28,655.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Gym membership On-site gym Referral programme Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Senior Gardener Winchester College is looking for an experienced Senior Gardener to join our Grounds Department as soon as possible. This role is ideal for a skilled and versatile professional eager to contribute to the maintenance and improvement of our historic and varied estate. The Role The Senior Gardener will be required to work closely with the Head Gardener to ensure day to day maintenance is carried out to the very highest of standards as well as creating and carrying out work programs within the College formal gardens. Your key responsibilities include: High presentation and attention to detail is essential, using the correct techniques in pruning, plant care and maintenance to ensure our Boarding house gardens look their best all year catering for day-to-day college life along with the vast array of events that brings Applying a practical knowledge of gardening skills to care for the existing gardens that range across ten separate boarding houses each with its own unique layout and design. Propagate and obtain plants as required, locating and developing contacts with local nurseries and specialist suppliers Undertake tours of the gardens and plan for Garden Open Days About You We are looking for an experienced Senior Gardener who can work both unsupervised and within a team. You should have Sound Horticultural knowledge to help complete tasks unsupervised. Essential Skills & Qualities: Established horticultural skills. Honesty and reliability. Self-motivation. Good organisational ability. Be capable of working under pressure and on their own initiative as required. Have an awareness of Health and Safety and a willingness to undergo appropriate training where needed. Be able to work within a team as well as individually. Enjoy working in a school environment Have good Interpersonal and communication skills Full driving license Horticultural qualifications such as RHS Level 3 and equivalent are desired but not necessary Good physical fitness and the willingness to work from heights Proven ability to operate garden machinery Spraying qualifications required PA1 and PA6 Tractor and trailer license desired What We Offer Start Date: As soon as possible. Working Hours: 40 hours per week position where staff will be expected to accept reasonable flexibility in working arrangements and the allocation of duties to reflect the dynamic roles and responsibilities within the College environment. Salary: £28,655.00 (gross) per annum. Salary is paid monthly in arrears. If you are a motivated and experienced gardening professional ready to contribute to a unique and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply. Only applications completed on the school website will be accepted. Please attach a full CV with your application. Please note that applications will be dealt with as they arrive. Winchester College reserves the right to appoint before the deadline passes. Closing date for applications: Midnight Wednesday 15th October 2025 . For the full job description and to apply please see here: \_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=QPF&VACANCY\_ID=nmk Job search If you have any questions about this vacancy or the recruitment process, please email . Job Type: Full-time Pay: £28,655.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Gym membership On-site gym Referral programme Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person
Job Overview: Our client is seeking a skilled and passionate gardener to join their team, working alongside one other team member to maintain the stunning gardens of their high-end clients in South West - with a central focus on Wimbledon. The ideal candidate will possess excellent horticultural expertise, experience with hand-held power tools, and a positive, can-do attitude. This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to manage and nurture their own portfolio of prestigious gardens while contributing to the company's continued success. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and enhance the gardens of our high-end residential and commercial clients in South West - mainly Wimbledon. Work collaboratively with a small team to ensure the highest standards of garden maintenance are met. Utilize horticultural knowledge and expertise to provide tailored care and attention to each garden. Operate hand-held power tools and equipment safely and effectively. Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues to ensure clear understanding of tasks and expectations. Take initiative to identify opportunities for garden improvement and development. Represent the company professionally and uphold our reputation for excellence in all interactions. Qualifications and Requirements: Previous experience in horticulture, gardening, or landscaping. Knowledge of plant care, pruning techniques, and garden maintenance best practices. Proficiency with hand-held power tools and equipment. Positive attitude and strong work ethic, with a willingness to learn and adapt. Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team. Valid UK driving license. What they Offer: Full-time, permanent position with immediate start. Competitive salary range: 30-34,000 Employee owned business with unrivalled benefits. Opportunity to work on prestigious high-end client sites. Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: 30,000.00- 34,000.00 per year Additional pay: Bonus scheme Benefits: Company car Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee stock ownership plan Gym membership On-site parking Referral programme Flexible language requirement: English not required Schedule: Monday to Friday Experience: horticulture, gardening, landscaping: 4 years (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Job Overview: Our client is seeking a skilled and passionate gardener to join their team, working alongside one other team member to maintain the stunning gardens of their high-end clients in South West - with a central focus on Wimbledon. The ideal candidate will possess excellent horticultural expertise, experience with hand-held power tools, and a positive, can-do attitude. This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to manage and nurture their own portfolio of prestigious gardens while contributing to the company's continued success. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and enhance the gardens of our high-end residential and commercial clients in South West - mainly Wimbledon. Work collaboratively with a small team to ensure the highest standards of garden maintenance are met. Utilize horticultural knowledge and expertise to provide tailored care and attention to each garden. Operate hand-held power tools and equipment safely and effectively. Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues to ensure clear understanding of tasks and expectations. Take initiative to identify opportunities for garden improvement and development. Represent the company professionally and uphold our reputation for excellence in all interactions. Qualifications and Requirements: Previous experience in horticulture, gardening, or landscaping. Knowledge of plant care, pruning techniques, and garden maintenance best practices. Proficiency with hand-held power tools and equipment. Positive attitude and strong work ethic, with a willingness to learn and adapt. Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team. Valid UK driving license. What they Offer: Full-time, permanent position with immediate start. Competitive salary range: 30-34,000 Employee owned business with unrivalled benefits. Opportunity to work on prestigious high-end client sites. Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: 30,000.00- 34,000.00 per year Additional pay: Bonus scheme Benefits: Company car Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee stock ownership plan Gym membership On-site parking Referral programme Flexible language requirement: English not required Schedule: Monday to Friday Experience: horticulture, gardening, landscaping: 4 years (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person
Thrive s vision is that gardening is actively encouraged as part of personal health and wellbeing management and Social & Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) services are available wherever people live. We are looking for an Administrator to help ensure that our offices run smoothly and safely. This is a varied role, you will need to be highly organised, able to work on your own initiative and have the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and external suppliers. If you are a skilled administrator with good problem-solving skills this might be the perfect opportunity for you. Our Values Excellence We provide high quality services for everyone we support and collaborate with People Focussed Client gardeners, students, staff and volunteers are at the centre of what we do as an organisation Ambitious - We believe in the power of Social & Therapeutic Horticulture and in ourselves as an organisation to grow the sector and widen our impact Collaborative - We understand the value of working with others, knowing we will achieve greater things together than we can on our own. At Thrive, we care about employee wellbeing. We offer flexible working arrangements to accommodate a good work life balance, competitive leave entitlement and pension, as well as a professional and inspiring working environment at our gardens just outside Reading.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Thrive s vision is that gardening is actively encouraged as part of personal health and wellbeing management and Social & Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) services are available wherever people live. We are looking for an Administrator to help ensure that our offices run smoothly and safely. This is a varied role, you will need to be highly organised, able to work on your own initiative and have the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and external suppliers. If you are a skilled administrator with good problem-solving skills this might be the perfect opportunity for you. Our Values Excellence We provide high quality services for everyone we support and collaborate with People Focussed Client gardeners, students, staff and volunteers are at the centre of what we do as an organisation Ambitious - We believe in the power of Social & Therapeutic Horticulture and in ourselves as an organisation to grow the sector and widen our impact Collaborative - We understand the value of working with others, knowing we will achieve greater things together than we can on our own. At Thrive, we care about employee wellbeing. We offer flexible working arrangements to accommodate a good work life balance, competitive leave entitlement and pension, as well as a professional and inspiring working environment at our gardens just outside Reading.
Site Supervisor / Lead Site Operative (Landscaping)£31,000 - £33,000 + Excellent Technical Training + Career Progression + Company Vehicle + Fuel Card + 10% TAX FREE Bonus + Employee-Owned Business + 31 Days HolidayHome based, Covering Slough, Reading, Guildford, Watford and surrounding areas Are you a Landscaper, Site Supervisor, Lead Site Operative, Labourer Team Leader or similar looking for the opportunity to develop your skillset through technical training in a role that will offer the chance to further progress your career into supervisory positions in the future in a specialist industry?On offer is a role with an abundant list of unusual perks, such as the various training options, career progression routes, great package and the many benefits that come from being part of an employee-owned business. You will be heavily invested in by being trained extensively, with a view to establishing a long-term future career as a valued member of this company.This company are rapidly expanding, and are already regarded as the authority in their field. They are seeking to add dynamic new talent to their existing staff in order to continue on their trajectory of growth whilst maintaining their high standards of service.This role would suit a Landscaper, Site Supervisor, Lead Site Operative, Labourer Team Leader or similar looking for the opportunity to develop your skillset through technical training in a role that will offer the chance to further progress your career into supervisory positions. The Role: Will involve the removal of invasive plant species from domestic and commercial environments Will involve frequently working alongside a highly skilled Site Supervisor, and the opportunity to learn from them directly and progress your career Will involve frequent travel and outside work in all conditions The Candidate: Will have experience working as a landscaper, gardener or groundworker Will have a UK Driving License Has strong communication skills Reference number: 248334 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Harry Heal at Rise Technical Recruitment.Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.
Sep 21, 2025
Full time
Site Supervisor / Lead Site Operative (Landscaping)£31,000 - £33,000 + Excellent Technical Training + Career Progression + Company Vehicle + Fuel Card + 10% TAX FREE Bonus + Employee-Owned Business + 31 Days HolidayHome based, Covering Slough, Reading, Guildford, Watford and surrounding areas Are you a Landscaper, Site Supervisor, Lead Site Operative, Labourer Team Leader or similar looking for the opportunity to develop your skillset through technical training in a role that will offer the chance to further progress your career into supervisory positions in the future in a specialist industry?On offer is a role with an abundant list of unusual perks, such as the various training options, career progression routes, great package and the many benefits that come from being part of an employee-owned business. You will be heavily invested in by being trained extensively, with a view to establishing a long-term future career as a valued member of this company.This company are rapidly expanding, and are already regarded as the authority in their field. They are seeking to add dynamic new talent to their existing staff in order to continue on their trajectory of growth whilst maintaining their high standards of service.This role would suit a Landscaper, Site Supervisor, Lead Site Operative, Labourer Team Leader or similar looking for the opportunity to develop your skillset through technical training in a role that will offer the chance to further progress your career into supervisory positions. The Role: Will involve the removal of invasive plant species from domestic and commercial environments Will involve frequently working alongside a highly skilled Site Supervisor, and the opportunity to learn from them directly and progress your career Will involve frequent travel and outside work in all conditions The Candidate: Will have experience working as a landscaper, gardener or groundworker Will have a UK Driving License Has strong communication skills Reference number: 248334 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Harry Heal at Rise Technical Recruitment.Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.
