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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

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.