Lecturer in Horticulture
Lecturer in Horticulture required
Job Ref ADV430
Where you’ll work: This role is based at Hadlow College.
Your hours: 29.6 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum (FTE 0.8).
Your pay: Spine Points 32C (£28,000 full time equivalent) to 37 (£35,104 full time equivalent), rising to a ceiling of Spine Point 39 (£37,251 full time equivalent) with a full teaching qualification.
Working within North Kent College’s Horticulture curriculum area, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitability qualified, experienced and passionate individual to join the team as a Lecturer in Horticulture .
The horticulture department at Hadlow has invested heavily in new facilities to support the faculty including a new Venlo glasshouse, hydroponic facilities, vertical growing unit, innovative orchard and vineyard and specialist machinery to support including harvesters, robotic sprayers and drone technology.
You’ll be required to prepare, teach and assess at a variety of qualification levels, providing support and guidance to your learners as they progress through their studies.
Specialist knowledge in a field of horticulture would be advantageous, which may be enhanced by any relevant industry / professional experience, as well as a formal qualification that underpins this knowledge .
We need you to be a team player and an excellent communicator, able to maintain a proactive approach and an eye for detail whilst working to challenging deadlines.
Teaching experience, particularly within Further Education, would be advantageous but isn’t essential. Likewise, although a full teaching qualification (at Level 5 or above) isn’t required at this stage, you would need to secure this within 3 years of appointment.
In return, we’ll give you 42 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time contracts), and you’ll be enrolled onto the Teachers’ Pension Scheme which also includes life assurance. You’ll also benefit from free parking and have access to a range of onsite facilities including a nursery (Dartford and Gravesend campuses), restaurants and coffee shops.
For a full job description and to apply, please visit North Kent College’s staff vacancies page.
www.northkent.ac.uk/contact/work-for-us
The closing date for applications is Monday 12th December 2022.
North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.
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Plantarea Manager
Plantarea Manager required
Job Ref T089
Our client has a well -established Garden Centre with a core focus on plants. 80% of the plants on sale are grown within their own nurseries and this allows them to keep their prices competitive. Customer satisfaction is a priority, and they pride themselves on the great team they have built offering fantastic customer service and plant advice. They are currently looking for a knowledgeable and passionate plantsperson to manage the outside sales area, supporting and leading the existing team of knowledgeable staff.
Job Description:
Duties and responsibilities would include the following:
- Supervision of staff
- Good communication with Nursery Managers to keep up to date with product availability and planning the season to ensure plants are available for sale when most saleable.
- Stock control and maximizing sales opportunities through themed displays.
- Over see and assist with the general housekeeping ensuring the sales area is well presented.
- Engaging with customers, offering plant advice and help to create a good customer experience.
- Duty management responsibilities of the garden centre as required
Key Skills:
Candidates will ideally have the following:
- Great communication skills
- Leadership and supervisory experience
- Good plant knowledge and passion for plants and horticulture
- Ability to be creative and create eye catching displays
- Good organisation skills
Ideally candidates will have management experience within the garden centre retail sector. However, above all else, the candidate needs to have good customer service skills, supplemented with a good and varied plant knowledge. Therefore, candidates will be considered with applicable experience from other horticultural backgrounds.
If this Plantarea Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Matthew Parker on 01233 732767 or matthew@horticruitment.com.
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Gardener
Kitchen Gardener/Horticulturist required
JOB REF ADV399
Salary £20,800 + 28 days holiday
Full time but part-time or freelance considered.
Take over our small organic Georgian Walled Garden at Oxon Hoath Country Estate Retreat - it will feel like your own! Experienced Kitchen Gardener/ Horticulturalist welcomed.
Full description
Beautiful Oxon Hoath Country Estate Retreat requires an experienced Horticulturalist/Kitchen Gardener to take over our Georgian Walled Garden which has full organic status.
Ideally, applicants will have suitable qualifications (RHS Level 2 or equivalent, or be on track to acquire them); experience in kitchen gardening and a strong interest in the principles of organic gardening.
This is a very hands-on role and requires a good level of physical fitness, a strong work ethic and the skills to plan the production of year-round fruit and vegetables for the kitchen. The role also involves managing the Soil Association certification.
Good communication skills and an affable nature are required to show guests round the garden from time to time and liaise with the chef and other senior house staff. There are opportunities to be creative and expand the range of produce and the activities in the Walled Garden. This is a very rare opportunity for a dedicated gardener looking to acquire a position of responsibility in a very charismatic place with a friendly atmosphere and a small successful independent business. Your own transport is essential. Part time or freelance considered.
Community Gardener
Community Gardener required
Job Ref ADV395
Communigrow is a registered food education charity based in East Malling, Maidstone, Kent. We are focused on reconnecting people to freshly grown food, the outdoor environment it comes from and the soil it grows in. We want to teach people from all walks of life about how to grow their own food and reconnect with nature. Learning, teaching, caring and sharing are the core aspects of the Communigrow project. We care about ethical food production, land and nature conservation and personal and collective well-being.
We are seeking a community gardener with experience of teaching horticulture. Communigrow uses horticulture to educate support and inspire everyone in our community by enriching lives, and for disadvantaged groups in achieving greater independence
Purpose of the role
To support the horticultural volunteers, giving them essential skills to become competent with vegetable propagation and soil/growing areas preparation and maintenance.
To provide supported learning opportunities for young people & adults with additional support needs (commissioned groups/placements).
To manage the veg box scheme (from point of harvest to sales).
Person specification
Passionate about horticulture and the benefits to individuals of growing fresh food and outdoor physical activity.
Prior experience educating and engaging with young people, adults or community groups of all abilities & experience in horticulture related activities.
Horticulture related qualification (or working towards) and track record of horticultural work.
Experience of supporting & motivating volunteers.
Full (or working towards) qualification in the teaching of adults, Certificate in Education/ DTLLS or equivalent.
Experience of delivering informal / community learning
Hours will be 30 hours negotiable
For the full job description please click here - job description.
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Gardener
Gardener required
Job Ref ADV386
Harris Gardens is an entrepreneurial garden maintenance company based in and around Tunbridge Wells. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Lead Gardener to join our team, working on a variety of gardens within a 20-mile radius of Tunbridge Wells.
We are a team of 10 Gardeners and two Administrators. Our Gardeners work in teams of two, so a Lead is responsible for ensuring the team is where it needs to be with the right equipment. Liaising with customers during visits to get the best out of their gardens is an important part of a Lead Gardener’s role, providing opportunities for ‘ownership’ of some beautiful gardens where the possibilities for horticultural development and planting are endless.
Maintenance tasks will include, but not be limited to: lawn care; bed work & pruning; mulching and hedge cutting. We avoid pesticide use wherever possible and within our team have broad experience of different methods, allowing our gardeners the flexibility to try new things and develop their own skills and experience, according to their horticultural slants.
As well as regular maintenance work, we are often called upon to create and execute planting plans for new and existing clients, so good plant knowledge and plant design principles are beneficial.
Good communication and management skills are required as you would be 'leading' an Assistant Gardener on a day-to-day basis to ensure our high standards are adhered to and our customers are happy. Our philosophy is to take the hassle of gardening away from our customers so they can enjoy their gardens to the fullest. We work hard and take enormous pride in what we do
As well as Gardeners, we would consider applicants from all areas of horticulture, including grounds maintenance, lawn care, landscaping, tree surgery, nurseries and garden centres.
We are able to offer career progression and training, alongside a supportive team, where sharing knowledge and experience is encouraged and nurtured.
Due to the rural location of our base, own transport is essential. Please do not apply if you do not have your own transport.
Our base is in Southborough and working hours are 7.30am – 5pm. We offer 28 days paid holiday, plus the Christmas/New Year break. All equipment and uniform is provided.
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Market Gardener
A rare and fantastic opportunity has arisen for a gardener with a passion for or a keen interest in kitchen gardening to join a small and knowledgeable team developing and expanding a large market garden on a sizeable estate in Maidstone, Kent.
Two years ago, two highly experienced market gardeners joined to revive, develop, and build the 10 acres market garden. A full landscape program was planned and set in motion and has been extremely promising thus far expanding the market garden to 15 acres. With huge potential and so much more work to be carried out, the market garden continues to be developed and grow. The garden comprises of apple, pear, plum, cherry orchards and ground crops chosen for flavour not yield. A dozen varieties of strawberries and raspberries are grown mainly of rare heritage varieties. The glasshouses are currently in planning phase to be reinstated and a temporary packhouse is currently in the process of being designed and built. Two polytunnels are currently operational and a multi fan polytunnel will be set up later this year.
The mission is to grow the finest varieties of the finest fruits, vegetables, and herbs. These may be traditional or non-traditional. The estate is associated with an artisanal food business so that although this is not a commercial enterprise the produce would be supplied to the business and there is huge opportunity to supply produce as this is the only estate in Kent providing the selection grown. The garden is maintained organically, and all produce are grown sustainably.
If you are a gardener with a love for growing fruit, vegetables, and herbs, this is an incredible opportunity to join a fantastic project at a very exciting time. The gardener will be guided by the experienced market gardeners and will be involved in succession planting, cultivation of vegetables, fruit, herbs, edible flowers, and micro herbs. The team will continue to develop the market garden of scale, productivity, diversity, and beauty using the most effective sustainable methods.
Applicants for this role will have a sustainable mindset and the enthusiasm, drive and a keen interest in becoming market gardeners. Some horticultural knowledge or experience working in a kitchen garden, or on an allotment is required. Good communication skills are important to work well with the team throughout the development of the garden and to supply the required fruit and vegetables. The successful candidate will be organised, have good attention to detail and enjoy working to a high standard.
Accommodation could be provided for the successful applicant if required, and salary would be adjusted accordingly. The work will include flexible working hours as additional working days may be required at times of times of high season.
SALARY: £23,000 - £32,000 DoE (and if accommodation is required)
LOCATION Maidstone
JOB No: EC38926
If this Market Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Experienced Gardener
An incredible opportunity has become available for an experienced gardener to join an exceptionally beautiful property situated near Sevenoaks in Kent, to replace the current experienced gardener who is retiring in 2022 after working on the estate for 35 years. This opportunity would suit a talented, enthusiastic and knowledgeable gardener looking to take that next step up in their career to work on a long-term basis in an exciting garden.
This hilltop garden is south facing with magnificent far-reaching views out towards Sussex. The 12 acres grounds include a 4-acre formal garden and numerous specimen trees, large shrub beds, a woodland/shrub garden, some formal gardens and lawns, field and meadow areas and a substantial area of woodland. Recently added to the grounds is a formal kitchen garden with a large glasshouse. It is the intention that the vegetable and herb garden, will also incorporate an orchard and productive fruit cage with produce from this area providing supplies for the family and guests.
The owners have invested in developing the garden over the past two years. They are now in the next phase; enhancing and raising the standards of the garden and are looking for a hands-on experienced gardener to work with and manage a part time team of 4 - tree surgeon, 2 horticulturalists and a groundperson. Responsibilities of the successful applicant will include maintaining the lawns such as mowing and strimming, specialist pruning and border maintenance, tending to the vegetable garden and fruit cage and greenhouse / propagation work. Other duties will include tasks associated with looking after and overseeing the grounds of a country house.
The ideal candidate will possess a recognised horticultural qualification with a proven track record of high-quality horticulture work and good people-management and communication skills. Competence with machinery, equipment uses and maintenance including, pedestrian mowers, strimmers and chainsaws, with accreditation as required for Health and Safety compliance. Experience of tractor and trailer work and off PTO mounted machinery would also be beneficial. Due to the rural location of the estate, a driving licence and own vehicle is essential.
Candidates will need to be self-motivated and should also have a good level of fitness to be able to contend with the daily tasks.
SALARY: Circa £40,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Near Sevenoaks
JOB No: EC36954
If this Experienced Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Garden Maintenance Manager
Garden Maintenance Manager required
Job Ref C876
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Garden Maintenance Manager to join an established company located near Canterbury in Kent. The company has been in business for over 30 years - a testament to their continued provision of quality service in the gardening and landscape industry. The primary desire is to increase the presence of the company and as such, this role presents a genuine opportunity to become more involved with the business following exemplary performance and longevity in the role. The company offer a generous incentive scheme in addition to the stated salary.
The company now requires a Garden Maintenance Manager to work alongside and supervise a small team of existing gardeners on a full-time basis.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will manage the small team in terms of scheduling and supervision across approximately 20 sites between London and Kent.
-Typical daily duties will include hedge cutting, lawn maintenance, pruning, planting, bed/border maintenance, as well as a range of other gardening tasks as they arise.
-The role will involve tending to numerous commercial and residential properties on a scheduled, rotational and hands-on basis.
-The post holder will be required to drive to London from the Canterbury area on 1-2 days per week to tend to gardens alongside the team in the summer months (fewer days in winter), which will involve leaving the depot at approximately 05:00 and returning for an early finish around 15:30.
-The role will be client-facing, so applicants must be well presented and sociable with a commercial awareness.
-Typical hours are between 06:00 – 15:00/16:00, Monday to Friday. The business closes down between Christmas and New Year.
Key Skills:
-The ideal candidate will hold a recognised horticultural qualification and/or considerable gardening experience in a similar role.
-A driving license is essential for this role as the successful applicant will drive a company vehicle on a daily basis.
-Previous experience in the supervision of other gardeners is desired, as is strong horticultural knowledge.
-Applicants for this role must have good plant identification skills and garden management experience, ideally on horticulturally diverse estates.
-Applicants will need to be competent with a range of garden machinery (and basic maintenance thereof).
-Competence with back-pack sprayers and a spray ticket (PA1/PA6) is required.
Candidates must be diplomatic and have a positive in approach to the management of gardeners in training, be flexible in their approach to work, physically fit and have a ‘can-do’ attitude. Uniforms are provided. A full UK driving license is essential for this role.
If this Garden Maintenance Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 732767 or sophie@horticruitment.com.
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Head Gardener
A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced hands-on Head Gardener to take responsibility for two crematoriums and four members of staff in North Kent. This role would suit a hands-on gardener with experience, good horticultural knowledge and has previously led a small team.
The two sites are about 20 miles apart and are created to provide a living memorial of great beauty that is personal to each visitor. Throughout the calendar year there is a succession of colour, beginning in early Spring with daffodils and tulips, all of which are synonymous with their crematoria. These are complemented by wild meadow flowers, flowering shrubs and blossom trees. Following on there is a stunning array of roses of many colours through Summer and into the glorious colours of Autumn. All these seasonal variations are set within extensive lawns.
The gardens are still maturing, and the Head Gardener will continue to flourish the garden’s natural beauty, enhance and drive the ongoing development. The Head Gardener will be responsible for the daily management of the two sites, their time split between both, including designing and creating areas in the gardens as well as planning the schedule of work for the year. Consideration to seasonal garden management requirements must be given at all times, with initiative applied with respect to the development and enhancement of the grounds.
Applicants for this role should have good horticultural knowledge and experience managing a small team of garden staff in a commercial or private setting. The ideal applicant will ideally hold a relevant health and safety certificate, certificates in safe and competent use of a wide range of gardening machinery and have good physical fitness. Applicants should have a full UK driving licence, extensive experience with gardening equipment operation and maintenance, and an instinctive ability to work to excellent standards of health and safety at all times. An ability to be diplomatic and motivational is necessary when dealing with team members, members of the public, and other departments associated with the company. Applicants must have a keen desire to pass on their knowledge to the garden staff at every opportunity to ensure continued development, upskilling and efficiency of the team.
SALARY: up to £35,000 DOE
LOCATION: North Kent
JOB No: EC34851
If this Head Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Groundsperson / Caretaker
Groundsperson / Caretaker required
Job Ref ADV358
Job Role:
An opportunity has arisen at the historic Metropole, Folkestone for a Goundsperson/Caretaker.
We are looking for someone with a great work ethic. You must be physically fit and able to work independently whilst still being a team player.
The role requires a willingness to work outside in all weathers, taking care of the day to day management of the building and grounds. You will have excellent communication and managerial skills with the ability to prioritise workload. Computer literacy is essential.
Duties include (but are not limited to)
-General maintenance of gardens and outside areas:-
-Grass cutting, hedge trimming, car park sweeping, litter picking, use of and basic maintenance of garden machinery.
-Undertaking general Caretaker duties:
-Replacing light bulbs in communal areas.
-Testing of emergency lights and fire alarm system (training given).
-Managing planned maintenance and supervision of outside contractors employed by Metropole (Folkestone) Ltd.
-Willingness to attend any training courses required.
Whilst having experience is preferable, this position will also be suitable for an enthusiastic person wishing to develop their skills and expand the role further.
A full driving licence is essential for this role.
Please apply with CV and covering letter to: themetropole@live.co.uk
