Recruitment Specialist
Recruitment Specialist position at Horticruitment (UK) Ltd
Working Hours – 08:30 – 17:00 Monday - Friday
Salary - £30-35k OTE (Depending on experience)
Contract - permanent
Who we are?
Fuller Corporate Group is a place where hard work is acknowledged and rewarded, where development is nurtured and supported, where values are never compromised and where success is celebrated.
The group consists of two specialist recruitment companies, Horticruitment UK Ltd and English Country Gardeners Ltd. We are a responsible and growing modern organisation, with best practice a fundamental part of our 30-year history. Delivering excellent client and candidate management is a top priority along with staff motivation, we have developed staff incentives that financially benefit individuals as well as the group. We have a dedication to our corporate and social responsibility together with investment in our staff. Horticruitment (UK) Ltd is now planning for continued growth, with a firm focus on Business Development within both the horticultural and retail sectors.
30 years of permanent recruitment built by great people!
Your working environment?
Our modern open planned Office is in the rural location of Kenardington, approximately 6 miles South of Ashford, Kent, and a 5 minutes journey from Hamstreet Station which has a 10-minute direct link to Ashford International Station. Facilities include several meeting areas incorporating a conference and training room, an open more relaxed space as well as an outside break area to enjoy when the sun shines and providing plenty of fresh air for all employees.
What makes a brilliant Horticruitment Recruitment Specialist?
• you’ll have experience assisting with the end-to-end recruitment process, working closely with clients and delivering a streamlined and efficient process• you have an understanding of the horticultural and or retail sector (not essential but desired)
• you’ll have the ability to write job descriptions and adverts, and be familiar with the use of social media within the business environment (LinkedIn and Twitter being the main platforms)
• you’ll have the ability to carry out pre-screening, telephone interviewing and arrange face to face interviews• you’ll be a true expert in customer service, who uses this to lead, engage and inspire others.
• you’re always looking for opportunities to drive performance and contribute to amazing results.
• you’ll have experience building and establishing relationships
• you’ll have excellent knowledge in the use of Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as the ability to use a CRM information system including, accessing, inputting, and compiling data.
• you’ll have excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with excellent IT skills
• you’ll have the ability to work within tight and conflicting timeframes, responding to queries from candidates, external agencies and hiring managers.
• you can handle confidential information and sensitive matters
• your team matters to you, so you support them, working together, building strong working relationships, ultimately being part of a strong unified working environment.
As a horticruitment Recruitment Specialist, you’ll receive
• Support with your career development aspirations to include training programmes when required.
• A competitive salary
• Free Eye Tests
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Discretionary Bonuses
• A contributory pension scheme
• Free car parking
• Free Magazine stand offering titles such as Country Life, RHS The Garden, The English Garden, Gardens Illustrated, HTA, Landscaper, and many more
• Use of office kitchen facilities
• Lunch and evening social events
• Participate in our Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives
• and so much more!
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Recruitment Specialist vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Recruitment Specialist vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Team Leader - ADV262 - Please respond direct to advertiser
Team Leader required
Are you passionate about the environment and looking for an opportunity to manage a team of dedicated professionals making a meaningful impact on UK conservation? What better way to help mitigate climate change and benefit biodiversity than by joining a fast moving and creative business managing habitat creation projects across the country.
Ecosulis is currently looking to recruit a full time Team Leader in Buckinghamshire with considerable experience with working on large landscaping contracts. You will be an excellent team leader and capable of operating under pressure.
Job Responsibilities: the candidate should be able to demonstrate experience in the following attributes.
· Responsible for all elements of site management, including health & safety.
· Oversee landscape professionals, and subcontractors.
· Ensure all site work is completed to the correct specifications.
· Monitor plant, labour, tools and allocation of materials.
· Recording of site activities and compliance documentation.
· Manage and implement best practice activities to mitigate site constraints.
· Deliver site induction and team toolbox talks.
Qualifications & Experience needed:
· Demonstrate ability to manage medium-large landscape projects.
· Problem solver/trouble shooter, who can adapt to changes in a fast-moving environment.
· Excellent communication, leadership and people management skills.
· Proficiency at reading and accurately interpreting programmes, drawings and technical specifications.
· Excellent customer and business communication skills.
· Relevant qualification in Horticulture or Landscaping e.g. Diploma in Countryside Management.
Possess the following certificates and qualifications:
o CSCS Card
o SSSTS & SMSTS (desirable)
o First Aid Certificate
o Pesticide use/strimmer certificates
o Full, clean driving license
What Ecosulis can offer you:
· Competitive Salary
· Discounted Holiday Scheme
· Training and career development
· Employee assistance programme
· Health Cash Plans
· Contributory Pension Scheme
Start Date: ASAP
Ecosulis is an equal opportunities employer.
Assistant Manager - J632
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic family-owned company at Assistant Manager level. Set in the heart of Surrey and proud to be awarded the GCA’s Top 10 Best Garden Centre in the UK and Best Garden Centre in the South Thames Area. You will discover a wide range of high quality indoor and outdoor plants, an excellent selection of garden furniture, BBQ’s, garden products, crafts, and gifts for all occasions.
Do you have management experience in garden centre retailing?
Do you have an enthusiastic and positive approach?
Can you deliver excellent customer sales and service?
Key points
- Assisting with all daily operations and contribute to the success of the store
- Delivering excellent standards of visual merchandising
- Leading and motivating a team of staff, overseeing department heads
- Staff training where necessary
- Offering excellence in customer sales and service
Must haves
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Strong team leadership skills
- Proven experience of working in a garden centre at this level
- The ability to think outside the box and deliver results
If this Assistant Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
To view more garden centre jobs, click Retail.
To apply for a position with horticruitment you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.
If you would like more information regarding horticultural qualifications and colleges, see our Career advice.
You will need to be registered with horticruitment to find out where and how your personal data is used whilst using our work finding services please view our privacy policy.
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Assistant Manager vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Assistant Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Groundsman/Women - ADV255 - Please respond direct to advertiser
Salary £19,722-£23,303 Dependent on experience and knowledge
(37 hrs per week)
We have two exciting opportunities for skilled and experienced Groundsmen/women to work in our parks and help us maintain the high quality facilities that our residents and visitors enjoy. You must be experienced, enthusiastic and knowledgeable groundsman/women, with particular skills around the maintenance and care of fine turf playing surfaces.
The main responsibilities will be delivering the high standards of presentation and customer service within the park expected by the Council. This will be achieved through the maintenance and care of bowling greens, cricket squares and other playing surfaces and horticultural tasks such as cutting grass, pruning and planting. In addition you will ensure the park is kept clean and tidy, including changing rooms and public toilets and will be responsible for testing facilities and keeping records of the results. You will be supported by an Assistant Groundsman and, occasionally, a Sports Turf Apprentice. The successful candidates will be expected to train and assist in developing these staff.
You will need excellent communication skills and be able to liaise with the public in a polite and friendly manner. You should have the ability to work alone at times, be self-motivated, reliable and flexible. You will need to work outside for most of the day, and some aspects of the job are particularly physically demanding.
One role will be based at Victory Park in Addlestone and the other at Chertsey Recreation Ground, Chertsey.
If you have a proactive approach and a passion for providing high horticultural standards whilst having excellent customer service skills then this could be the job for you.
For an informal chat about these positions please call Peter Winfield on 01932 425673.
For further information and to apply please visit www.surreyjobs.info. If it is difficult for you to apply online please email humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk or telephone 01932 425517.We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email if selected to attend for interview.
Closing date: 15 March 2019
Interview date: To be confirmed.
Cash & Carry Nursery Supervisor - S507
Our client is a successful supplier of top quality trees, shrubs and hardy plants in a variety of sizes to the Trade and Wholesale Industry. They are currently seeking a Cash & Carry Nursery Supervisor to lead and manage a dedicated team of staff.
Do you have an extensive knowledge of nursery production?
Are you an enthusiastic team leader?
Can you ensure a high standard of plant maintenance?
Key points
- Ensuring the quality standards for lifting and preparation of stock for customer orders
- Prioritise and action nursery maintenance and other associated tasks
- Ensuring the delivery of excellent customer service by all members of the team
- Working with the Nursery Section Head to ensure the development of the team
- Managing the plant husbandry prioritises on the nursery
Must haves
- Proven experience in containerised production horticulture
- Able to work independently with plenty of drive and initiative
- Experience of leading a small team of staff
- Happy to work in all weathers and ensure tasks are completed on time
If this Cash & Carry Nursery Supervisor vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
To view more Nursery jobs, click Nursery.
To apply for a position with horticruitment you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.
If you would like more information regarding horticultural qualifications and colleges, see our Career advice.
You will need to be registered with horticruitment to find out where and how your personal data is used whilst using our work finding services please view our privacy policy.
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Cash & Carry Nursery Supervisor vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Cash & Carry Nursery Supervisor vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Gardener - Lawn Specialist - ADV245 - Please respond direct to advertiser
The Role
We are seeking a skilled gardener / lawn specialist to join a team of 3 on a 20 acre estate, just south of Twyford, Berkshire. The garden is private with potential to open for NGS days.
Position available on a self-employed basis – Very competitive hourly rate.
The garden comprises of 3.5 acres of lawns, a rose garden, topiary garden, 100 metre long herbaceous border, vegetable garden, stumpery, meadows and a Rhododendron walk. All is kept to a very high standard.
The role will involve all aspects of garden maintenance, with an emphasis on lawn maintenance, especially during the summer.
The candidate will be expected to carry out all aspects of lawn maintenance, including mowing, feeding, use of fungicides and pesticides and have a detailed knowledge of lawn maintenance methods and practices.
The team work closely together so great communication skills are vital.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
- a qualification in horticulture / grounds maintenance
- experience of managing turf to a high standard
- ride-on mower experience
- PA1 and PA6 certificates
- a good eye for detail and will take pride in their work
- enthusiasm for horticulture
- great communication skills.
Experienced Receptionist
Fuller (Corporate) Group requires for its leading horticultural recruitment agencies Horticruitment (UK) Ltd and English Country Gardeners Ltd an Experienced Receptionist to join the team in a modern and spacious office, due to the continued expansion of the group. You will be exceptionally well organised with excellent administration and customer service skills.
The role will support the groups recruitment teams in providing a high level of service to both our clients and candidates.
Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Answer the telephone in a polite and efficient manner
- Meeting and greeting visitors
- Administrative management and maintenance for both companies
- Support the recruitment process by liaising with consultants and candidates when required
- Process all confidential information (Clients & Candidates) professionally in accordance with current regulations set out under the ‘General Data Protection Regulation’ (GDPR), updating the relevant database.
- Proofreading documents
- Assist in maintaining and updating the company websites and other job boards
- Create and maintain accurate ‘Excel’ and ‘Word’ documents
- Assist with updating social media accounts
- Order and maintain office supplies
- Filing, printing, scanning and photocopying
- Postal duties
- Produce weekly activity reports for management
Must Haves:
- 2 years + of Receptionist and or Secretarial experience
- Experience of databases /CRM
- A professional telephone manner with a positive and friendly attitude
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- The ability to multi-task and prioritise
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- The ability to be discreet and confidential
Benefits:
- Free car parking
- 20 days holiday per year + bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
Salary: £18,000 - £20,000 p/a DOE
Working Hours: The working hours for this position are Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 17:00 (with a 1 hour lunch break).
Location: Kenardington, Nr Ashford, Kent
The Office is in a rural location and so candidates must have their own means of transport.
To find out more about English Country Gardeners and Horticruitment, please visit our websites via the following links:
www.englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Experienced Receptionist vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Experienced Receptionist vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
HORTICULTURAL RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT - EC4999 - This position has been filled
Since 1989, Horticruitment UK have been leading specialists in the recruitment of professionals within the Horticulture and land-based sectors. The sister company to Horticruitment UK, English Country Gardeners, specialises in placing full-time permanent garden staff on private estates and within commercial companies throughout the UK and abroad.
Due to continued expansion, English Country Gardeners require an additional recruitment consultant to join the existing team at their office, based in a rural location close to Ashford, Kent.
It is important to us that our consultants have a good working knowledge of the horticultural sector as well as some experience in a customer-facing role, i.e. sales, business development, recruitment, customer services or similar. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and be able to manage clients and candidates of all backgrounds and levels with positivity, courtesy and a confident telephone manner.
Applicants must have a good working understanding of Microsoft Word and Outlook, and the ability to learn how to use our in-house CRM system effectively, following training. It is of paramount importance that our consultants possess the ability to communicate with clarity and accuracy in writing. Consultants must be highly self-motivated in order to manage their workload effectively so as to achieve personal targets.
The position offers an interesting, varied and rewarding working environment; developing genuine long-term relationships with both clients and candidates alike. In return, we offer excellent earning potential for successful candidates of OTE £35,000 by way of a basic salary, uncapped commission and a bonus scheme.
To find out more about English Country Gardeners and Horticruitment, please visit our websites via the following links:
www.englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Horticultural Recruitment Consultant vacancy. If this position is of interest, please forward a copy of your CV to info@horticruitment.com or to find out more about this Horticultural Recruitment Consultant vacancy, contact Ruth Bolam directly on 01233 732767.
To apply for a position with Horticruitment, you will need to complete a candidate registration form: Candidate Registration.
Assistant Grower - G887- This position has been filled
A fourth-generation family owned and run business supplying plants to garden centres, wholesalers and landscape customers to locations across the South East of England are recruiting for an Assistant Grower.
Do you have good knowledge and understanding of bedding plant production?
Do you have a keen interest in Horticulture?
Do you have good technical horticultural experience?
Key Points:
Our client is looking for a confident and enthusiastic Assistant Grower to work alongside the owner and existing team.
- Ensuring targets and deadlines are met.
- Assist the owner; supervise the growing and management of the crops.
- Schedule for the coming seasons requirements.
- Take charge of specific activities, areas or staff as delegated by the owner.
- Carry out the general responsibilities and duties of a permanent member of staff and supervisor.
- Undertake any other nursery work when necessary.
- Expand the growing of perennials.
Must Haves:
- Have a good understanding of Pests and Diseases and a good knowledge and understanding of bedding plant production.
- Full driving Licence
- PA1 & PA6
- Be familiar with Excel and Microsoft Office
If this Assistant Grower vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
To view more Nursery jobs, click Nursery.
To apply for a position with horticruitment you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.
If you would like more information regarding horticultural qualifications and colleges, see our Career advice.
You will need to be registered with horticruitment to find out where and how your personal data is used whilst using our work finding services please view our privacy policy.
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Assistant Grower vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Assistant Grower vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
GC1 Gardener Brookwood - ADV233 - Respond Direct to Advertiser
The United Kingdom and Northern Area (UKNA) commemorates 310,000 casualties, in over 13,000 locations throughout the UK, Republic of Ireland, Gibraltar, Scandinavia,
Iceland and the Faroe Islands. Of these 134,456 are on ten major memorials
located throughout the UK.
Would you like to use your passion and creativity to nurture the grounds at our largest CWGC cemetery in the UK? Then join us as a GC1 Gardener at our Brookwood Military Cemetery in Woking, which covers around 37 acres and commemorates over 5,000 identified casualties.
We are currently recruiting for a gardener to join a small team carrying out manual horticultural maintenance and renovation work. You will also be required to work on other sites within the South East Region, from time to time, which may require occasional overnight stays.
This is a practical role, requiring maintenance craft skills to undertake a wide range of duties. These include turf culture, headstone border maintenance and planting, pest control, machinery operation and maintenance, tree care, and the care of ornamental features to the standards of excellence as set by the Commission.
You will need NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent level qualification in Amenity Horticulture and a full manual car driving licence. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered.
Requirements for this role:
A full car driving licence, and the ability to travel to work on other sites throughout the region, with occasional overnight stays
a commitment to excellence in service delivery
effective communication and listening skills
good computer literacy skills or the ability to learn quickly
ability to work alone and using own initiative, as well as part of a team
PA1 and PA6 certificates would also be desirable, but training can be provided
For a full job description and fact sheet please refer to the CWGC website. To apply for this opportunity to join our UKNA Team please send a copy of your CV and a short covering letter along with your experience and what you can bring to the role to ukna.careers@cwgc.org
The closing date for applications is Friday 27 July 2018 and it is anticipated that interviews will take place on week commencing 13 August 2018 at Brookwood Military Cemetery.
