Job Description

Role purpose

Responsible for the care and cultivation of The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei

Duties and Responsibilities

To undertake a comprehensive range of horticulture tasks to a very high standard including

Planting and pruning. Maintaining The Garden to a high standard. Working well and safely with machines. Pond maintenance. Ensuring The Alnwick Garden is pest and disease controlled. Hedge cutting to a high standard. Lawn Maintenance. Look after, maintain and, where possible, repair machinery Maintaining good plant knowledge. Assisting with the survey of correctness of plant labels. Maintaining a positive working relationship with garden volunteers Assisting in the installation and removal of displays, exhibitions and decorations specific to The Alnwick Garden events programme, including Christmas, Halloween and summer holiday related themes. Any other duties as requested by senior members of the team / organisation to enable the smoothing running of The Garden.

Person Specification

The successful applicant will have

A solid foundation of gardening knowledge and experience Experience of working in a garden or gardening environment Good interpersonal skills Ability to undertake gardening tasks to a good standard including hedge cutting, lawn maintenance and plant care. An understanding of gardening machinery and maintenance The capacity to work collaboratively and enthusiastically with teams and individuals at all levels of the organisation Capacity to respond to flexible work patterns with some weekend work required Ability to work in a values driven organisation Driving licence (desirable)

Our Values

Be able to demonstrate and practice:

Trust -

We are committed to build relationships of trust between each other and with our customers and beneficiaries. Our relationships will be grown on a foundation of openness and transparency. We will always strive to do what we said we would do and act at all times with honesty and integrity.

Caring -

We strive to be compassionate and kind to each other, our visitors and our community. Carefully listening to concerns and feedback is key to formulating a caring response.

Respect -

We will always endeavour to respect The Garden, its vision and everyone's role in the team that makes The Garden successful.

Collaboration -

We acknowledge that teamworking is the key to success. We commit to investing in each other's success and will do what we can to support each other. We will have the strength to constructively challenge each other and will take such challenge as a supportive action.

Positivity -

We will strive to ensure that The Garden is always seen as a symbol of positivity with a 'can do' mentality. Any challenge can be overcome with commitment, team work and a positive approach.

Accountability -

We understand that things may not always go to plan but we will take responsibility for when things go wrong. We will ask for help when needed. We will identify errors as learning opportunities and do all we can to rectify mistakes promptly.

Quirky -

We are proudly different and will never shy away from thinking outside the box and trying new things. We will always emphasise creativity and boldness and these traits will be embedded in The Garden's design and entertainment programmes

Inclusivity and Accessibility -

The Garden is a place for everyone to visit and enjoy regardless of background or viewpoint. We encourage everyone to express themselves and bring new ideas and new ways of working to the workplace. As an organisation we pride ourselves on having open doors and every employee having access to managers and department heads when needed.

Diversity -

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We recognise that the different perspectives and characteristics our people bring with them can only benefit the organisation. By actively engaging with colleagues, we seek to create a positive environment where everyone from any background can do their best work and will not accept any actions which prevent that.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 24,761.88 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person