Job Description

Contract type permanent

Location Golders Hill Park

Shift and Schedule \xe2\x80\x93 Mon \xe2\x80\x93 Fri and 1 in 4 weekend rotas on call duty responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a keen plants\xe2\x80\x99 person and experienced

horticulturalist interested in working in parks and open spaces. Are you a talented horticultural specialist? Do you have hands-on experience of working within a public park or garden? Are you an exceptional leader? Are you passionate about horticultural and looking for a brand-new challenge?

About Us

The City of London Corporation manages 11,000 acres (approximately 4,500 hectares) of land in and around London that is enjoyed by over 16 million visitors annually. Whilst there are small pockets of land within the Square Mile, the majority can be found elsewhere in London and the surrounding counties. The City Corporation acts as Trustee of 10 charities which, through their various objects, are responsible for the preservation in perpetuity of a large proportion of these award-winning open spaces.

The role

As head of the North London Open Spaces horticulture team, you will lead the day to day running and achieving of high-quality standards for our heritage gardens. The successful candidate will primarily work in leading the Golders Hill Park Horticultural team and will work in collaboration with our Head gardeners and rangers at our other Parks in developing specific projects including the design of new flower beds, new planting schemes and landscaping projects. You will lead on planning and implementation of all practical, ornamental horticultural operations. You will focus particularly on quality and the conservation and expansion of important plant collections which include historic collections.

The ideal Candidate

You have a level 3 Horticultural qualifications from RHS, Chartered Institute of horticulture or demonstrable experience at equivalent level. You can demonstrate continuous CPD and are on the cusp of best practice and current trends. You have a full UK driving licence. You can demonstrate knowledge of horticulture, design, safety and attained relevant COSHH and IOSH qualifications. You are a keen plant person. You have extensive budget management experience. You have a proven track record in managing staff, projects, contractors, and apprentices. You have a good understand of MS office and good IT skills.

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary starting at \xc2\xa341,430 including all allowances, depending on experience (clear incremental progress points).
• 28 days annual leave plus public holidays (or time in lieu where applicable).
• Pension scheme is operated in accordance with Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee assistance programmes including mental well-being support.
• Bicycle Loan scheme.
• Travel card scheme

Closing date: 12 noon on 20 October 2023

Please see job information pack for more information.

To apply online please click the Apply online button below.

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OENV0186. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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