GARDENER

DEPARTMENT: GROUNDS

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced and passionate gardener, with good horticultural knowledge of garden plants and sustainable practices. The successful applicant will be given their own area of responsibility to maintain and develop, working under the Head Gardener and Senior Gardener.

The successful applicant will be expected to work on their own or with the team on a variety of garden projects, using their initiative to maintain the garden to a high standard, enhancing the planting schemes by utilising horticultural skills for the benefit of the gardens and wider grounds.

They will be required to safely use and operate a range of garden tools and machinery within a busy garden, as well as being able to demonstrate good time management skills in which they can balance the demands of the areas alongside seasonal team tasks.

WORKING SCHEDULE

39-hour week, Monday to Friday plus regular weekend overtime (one in three weekend mornings).

THE CANDIDATE

Candidates will embody our Club values; excellence, responsibility and courtesy. They will also:

• Hold a valid RHS Level 2 or equivalent qualification (required), as well as previous practical experience in the industry.

• Have a genuine passion for wildlife, biodiversity and environmentally sustainable practices in horticulture.

• Have previous experience in tractor driving, operating small machinery and holding a PA1/PA6 spraying certificate is beneficial but not essential.

• Have a proactive, flexible and hands on approach.

BENEFITS

Benefits include:

• 23 days of annual leave (rising to 28 days after 5 years' continuous service) plus Bank Holidays.

• Generous contributory pension.

• Life assurance, group income protection and an enhanced sick pay scheme.

• Opportunities for training, development and progression.

• Annual bonus scheme and annual performance pay review.

• Staff social events, free meals on duty and free onsite parking.

• Along with other benefits!

The Hurlingham Club is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.

Please note that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within four weeks then unfortunately you were not successful in your application on this occasion.