Community Gardener
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £5,887.00 to £5,971.00 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 January 2026 |
| Location: | Lesnes Woods, South East London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | London Borough of Bexley |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 573 |
Summary
About The Role
Bexley Council, in partnership with The Friends of Lesnes Abbey and Woods, has secured funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to mark the 500th anniversary of the dissolution of Lesnes Abbey. The key aims of the grant are improving access and participation, saving heritage, protecting the environment and organisational sustainability.
As part of the grant funded Lesnes 500 project, the Community Gardeners main role will be to assist in the maintenance of the gardens at Lesnes Abbey Woods, and the development of a new herb garden, working predominantly with volunteers but also liaising with contractors and dealing with enquiries from members of the public.
Please refer to the Job Description for more information.
This role is fixed-term for 7.2 hours per week.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Ian Holt, Estate Manager, 020 3045 5618, ian.holt@bexley.gov.uk
Candidate Profile
The candidate should have a good knowledge of plants, horticultural practices, heath and safety. Experience in garden maintenance and working with volunteers.
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.
Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4.
Interviews are scheduled to be held on 17/02/26.
About Us
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
Our Offer to you
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.
Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk
Bexley Council, in partnership with The Friends of Lesnes Abbey and Woods, has secured funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to mark the 500th anniversary of the dissolution of Lesnes Abbey. The key aims of the grant are improving access and participation, saving heritage, protecting the environment and organisational sustainability.
As part of the grant funded Lesnes 500 project, the Community Gardeners main role will be to assist in the maintenance of the gardens at Lesnes Abbey Woods, and the development of a new herb garden, working predominantly with volunteers but also liaising with contractors and dealing with enquiries from members of the public.
Please refer to the Job Description for more information.
This role is fixed-term for 7.2 hours per week.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Ian Holt, Estate Manager, 020 3045 5618, ian.holt@bexley.gov.uk
Candidate Profile
The candidate should have a good knowledge of plants, horticultural practices, heath and safety. Experience in garden maintenance and working with volunteers.
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.
Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4.
Interviews are scheduled to be held on 17/02/26.
About Us
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
Our Offer to you
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.
Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.