The Palace is looking for gardeners .......get in touch with Karen, Julie or Lynne for more details or help in applying..
Gardener
The Royal Household - London
The Royal Household - London
Mandatory Requirements
• hold a formal qualification in horticulture (NVQ 2 or equivalent);
• hold a clean UK driving licence.
• hold a formal qualification in horticulture (NVQ 2 or equivalent);
• hold a clean UK driving licence.
Job
Description
The Gardens section is responsible for the maintenance and on-going development of the gardens and grounds, whilst always looking to improve practices with regard to environmental, conservation and efficiency issues.
The team also works closely with other Departments regarding the use of the gardens/grounds for a range of events throughout the year, including the Garden Parties and the Summer Opening of the Palace to the public.
By joining the team you will:
• maintain lawn areas to the highest standards required, including grass cutting, scarifying, fertilizing and repairs by either re-seeding or turfing;
• maintain shrub, herbaceous and rose borders in line with good organic horticultural practices;
• carry out shrub and tree planting as part of a co-ordinated scheme;
• assist in the development of the wildlife in the gardens;
• assist in the preparation for special events ensuring the gardens are presented to the highest standard; and,
• carry out green waste recycling duties.
Person Specification
You will:
• have a horticulture qualification (NVQ 2 or equivalent) and practical horticultural experience, including herbaceous and rose practices;
• have a keen interest in conservation and organic practices;
• be well organised; and,
• have the ability to work within a small, supportive team.
Application Closing Date
30 Jun 2013
The Royal Household
http://www.indeed.co.uk/viewjob?jk=d8584026e76d45e3&q=greenkeeper,+groundwork,+landscape,+gardener&l=bedfordshire&tk=17u22a29h06ag6r4&from=jarecjobs&alid=b3bee13deb4eee88&utm_source=jobseeker_emails&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=job_alerts
The Gardens section is responsible for the maintenance and on-going development of the gardens and grounds, whilst always looking to improve practices with regard to environmental, conservation and efficiency issues.
The team also works closely with other Departments regarding the use of the gardens/grounds for a range of events throughout the year, including the Garden Parties and the Summer Opening of the Palace to the public.
By joining the team you will:
• maintain lawn areas to the highest standards required, including grass cutting, scarifying, fertilizing and repairs by either re-seeding or turfing;
• maintain shrub, herbaceous and rose borders in line with good organic horticultural practices;
• carry out shrub and tree planting as part of a co-ordinated scheme;
• assist in the development of the wildlife in the gardens;
• assist in the preparation for special events ensuring the gardens are presented to the highest standard; and,
• carry out green waste recycling duties.
Person Specification
You will:
• have a horticulture qualification (NVQ 2 or equivalent) and practical horticultural experience, including herbaceous and rose practices;
• have a keen interest in conservation and organic practices;
• be well organised; and,
• have the ability to work within a small, supportive team.
Application Closing Date
30 Jun 2013
The Royal Household
http://www.indeed.co.uk/viewjob?jk=d8584026e76d45e3&q=greenkeeper,+groundwork,+landscape,+gardener&l=bedfordshire&tk=17u22a29h06ag6r4&from=jarecjobs&alid=b3bee13deb4eee88&utm_source=jobseeker_emails&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=job_alerts
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