CHLH/2602/10 Relief Gardener
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.18 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Inverness, Highland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | High Life Highland |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | CHLH/2602/10 |
Summary
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
· Actively promote a positive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the Charity’s purpose
of Making Life Better and i-care values to increase morale, productivity and performance.
· Carry out garden maintenance and development tasks as required
· Work individually or as part of a team to ensure the highest possible horticultural standards of
· Inverness Botanic Gardens are maintained and developed.
· Use organic and non-organic growth control methods as required
· Grow plants and make sales to the public
· Ensure the proper use, maintenance and return of tools and advise the line manager of any shortfall in the provision of tools and equipment
· Report verbally and in writing as required any need for repairs or the occurrence of any acts of vandalism.
· Provide cover for Reception service duties including but not restricted to: welcoming visitors, the direction of incoming telephone calls, public enquiries and messages.
· Ensure site security is maintained including key holding responsibilities for appropriate areas and the setting of alarms.
· Work safely and in accordance with current Health and Safety legislation.
· Act as designated First Aider (for which appropriate training will be given).
· Provide information and guidance to visitors in a manner which best promotes their experience and satisfaction. This may include giving guided tours for groups or individuals.
· Carry out such other duties that are commensurate with grade and purpose of the post.
· Pursue continuous professional development and contribute to the continuous improvement of Inverness Botanic Gardens and High Life Highland as a whole.
· Attend and undertake any training online or in person.
· Aim to reduce wastage and uphold our environmental values of being as sustainable as possible in all tasks.
· Assist and support other areas of High Life Highland with particular projects, training or in the event of holidays or sickness working cross-functionally across the Inverness Botanic Gardens team.
· Undertake all tasks in accordance with High Life Highland policies and procedures, including General Data Protection Regulations, health and safety procedures, relevant checks, reporting any concerns to management to ensure corrective action is taken.
· Actively promote a positive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the Charity’s purpose
of Making Life Better and i-care values to increase morale, productivity and performance.
· Carry out garden maintenance and development tasks as required
· Work individually or as part of a team to ensure the highest possible horticultural standards of
· Inverness Botanic Gardens are maintained and developed.
· Use organic and non-organic growth control methods as required
· Grow plants and make sales to the public
· Ensure the proper use, maintenance and return of tools and advise the line manager of any shortfall in the provision of tools and equipment
· Report verbally and in writing as required any need for repairs or the occurrence of any acts of vandalism.
· Provide cover for Reception service duties including but not restricted to: welcoming visitors, the direction of incoming telephone calls, public enquiries and messages.
· Ensure site security is maintained including key holding responsibilities for appropriate areas and the setting of alarms.
· Work safely and in accordance with current Health and Safety legislation.
· Act as designated First Aider (for which appropriate training will be given).
· Provide information and guidance to visitors in a manner which best promotes their experience and satisfaction. This may include giving guided tours for groups or individuals.
· Carry out such other duties that are commensurate with grade and purpose of the post.
· Pursue continuous professional development and contribute to the continuous improvement of Inverness Botanic Gardens and High Life Highland as a whole.
· Attend and undertake any training online or in person.
· Aim to reduce wastage and uphold our environmental values of being as sustainable as possible in all tasks.
· Assist and support other areas of High Life Highland with particular projects, training or in the event of holidays or sickness working cross-functionally across the Inverness Botanic Gardens team.
· Undertake all tasks in accordance with High Life Highland policies and procedures, including General Data Protection Regulations, health and safety procedures, relevant checks, reporting any concerns to management to ensure corrective action is taken.