Gardener / Horticulturist
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a qualified, dynamic individual with experience in horticulture and with a flexible approach to working in a friendly environment. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to work in a private garden in Keston.
You will be expected to plan an annual vegetable garden, manage gardening duties, have experience of propagation timetables, as well as and work ‘hands on’ in the garden to maintain the productivity of the garden and keep it in great condition.
You will be able to communicate needs and difficulties to your manager, work on your own initiative, follow health and safety requirements and follow risk assessments.
You will carry out all general gardening and horticulture activities as they relate to the season, to include:
- Planning and maintaining Vegetable Garden, weeding, reducing foliage, turning soil.
- Lawn care: Mowing, edging, raking, sweeping, weeding, tidying.
- DBS clearance required.
- Checking tools and equipment: Keeping tools clean and in good working order, oiling, re-fuelling, etc. reporting faults and maintenance requirement to Manager.
- Seasonal activities such as lifting & dividing herbaceous perennials, mulching, etc.
- Experience in managing horticulture and gardening projects (vegetables and flowers)
- Able to complete necessary paperwork, plan garden planting with vegetables and flowers, support Manager with making orders required for garden, plants, flowers and other supplies for horticulture.
- Complete any first-aid courses deemed necessary by the Manager.
- Undertake such other duties relevant to the post as may be required by the Manager.
The post requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £34,000 - £35,000 per annum
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £34,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bromley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Reference ID: Gardener / Horticulture
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Preschools & Childcare Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Gardener / Horticulturist roles across Little Elms Daycare's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Preschools & Childcare Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £34,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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