Job title: Skilled Gardener
Location: Brompton Cemetery, Kensington
Hourly rate: £14.45
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: 07:00-15:30 Monday to Thursday, 07:00-14:30 Fridays

About the role

As a Skilled Gardener, you will have a unique opportunity to maintain iconic greenspaces throughout Brompton Cemetery, managed by Royal Parks, shaping the grounds of this famous and historic site to continue the delivery of the highest horticultural standards. You will contribute your skills and experience to a range of duties from maintaining the tree lined central avenue brimming with bulbs in spring, to flower rich meadows attracting butterflies and bees. Exotic seasonal bedding, specimen trees, shrubs and foliage. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your current career and be a vital part of the Royal Parks specialist team.

Requirements

• A good working knowledge of horticulture and grounds maintenance.
• A strong health and safety mindset and adept at problem solving.
• Must have equivalent of Level 2 Horticulture (NVQ) or RHS or demonstratable 5 years high horticultural experience.
• PA1 & PA6 certificates desirable.
• A full UK driving license is preferable.

Why join us?

As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What we offer

• Career development: We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
• Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
• Meaningful impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
• Competitive benefits package: We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.

Benefits

· Annual leave: Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

· Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.

· Employee Assistance Programmes: Support for personal and professional challenges.

· Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.

· Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances.

· Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future.

· Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards.

· Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.

· Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support.

About idverde

We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.

At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.

Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.

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