Mobile Head Gardener
| Posting date: | 23 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £29,000 to £31,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 May 2025 |
| Location: | kent, Kent, ME7 2HA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Commonwealth War Graves Commission |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | req379_1745398006 |
Summary
Location: MOBILE, covering Kent and South London Areas
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £29k - £31k per annum, depending upon skills and experience
Hours: Full Time, Average of 37 hours per week, Mon - Fri
What you'll be doing
As Head Gardener, you'll lead the care and development of our cemeteries and plots, ensuring they are maintained to the highest horticultural standards. You'll plan tasks with a focus on sustainability, choosing plants that thrive naturally and promoting eco-friendly practices. From planting and pruning to larger projects, your expertise will keep the grounds beautiful and thriving throughout the seasons.
In this role, you'll also lead and inspire a team of gardeners. This includes setting clear goals, providing hands-on training, and giving constructive feedback to help them grow their skills. Your ability to communicate and share your passion for plants will be essential in building a motivated and knowledgeable team. You'll work closely with contractors as well, overseeing their work to ensure it aligns with our standards.
If you're passionate about horticulture, sustainability, and leading a team, we'd love to hear from you!
What you need to have
- A BTEC National Diploma or NVQ Level 3 in Amenity Horticulture (or equivalent)
- Proven experience in horticultural practices
- Experience in supervising a team, setting performance goals, conducting appraisals, and training
- Strong communication skills
- Knowledge of health and safety policies, including risk assessments, COSHH, and safe working practices
- A good level of computer literacy
- A full UK manual driving licence
Who we are
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is an organisation dedicated to honouring and caring for the graves and memorials of servicemembers who died in the two World Wars. The work of the commission is not only out on the field, but also in our head office, which all contributes to the meaningful commemoration of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
What we offer
- 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30 + public holidays off + paid time off a week prior to Christmas all the way to New Year
- Access to a work van, PPE, uniform, and high-end tools
- Generous Pension Scheme, with us contributing up to 10%
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle To Work & Electric Vehicle schemes
How to apply
Apply via our Career Portal by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
As this is an active role, we will be interviewing as we go along, and the role will close when we have an offer accepted by a preferred candidate.
We believe creating a diverse environment enriches our organisation and strengthens our mission, therefore, we welcome applications from everybody. Join our inclusive environment where every individual is valued.
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