Gardener

Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Salary:
£23,000 - £27,500 per annum, dependent on experience
Are you an experienced and passionate gardener with a love for plants and horticultural knowledge? Uppingham School has an opportunity within our Gardens team. Join us to work on our large estate with diverse gardens, including an arboretum and 15 unique gardens designed by award-winning landscape architect Robert Myers.
Our Gardens team strives for excellence, aiming to achieve National Trust standards and RHS quality. You will assist in maintaining, developing, and improving our extensive gardens, ensuring high-quality work that delights pupils, parents, visitors, staff, and the wider Uppingham community. Additionally, you'll play a key role in designing and planting floral displays for local competition Uppingham in Bloom, where we are proud holders of 8 gold medals.
We are seeking a knowledgeable and committed gardener with experience in horticultural operations and expertise in basic horticultural techniques. Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to work well in a team are essential. Training in modern machinery and techniques will be provided, as we continue to advance our standards and develop our gardens.
A full driving license is essential.
This full-time role entails 39 hours of work per week, year-round, with regular hours from 8:00 am to ...