Casual Groundsworker

**The Club**

Situated in 42 acres of landscaped grounds adjacent to the River Thames in Fulham, The Hurlingham Club is recognised as one of the world’s finest private member clubs. Since its opening in 1869, The Hurlingham Club’s croquet and tennis lawns, botanical gardens and stately Georgian Clubhouse have made it a sought-after destination for exclusive sporting and social activities.

**The Department**

The Grounds Team are part of the Estates Department and are made up of 26 professional and highly motivated individuals who pride themselves on the maintenance and upkeep of the prestigious grounds. The grounds of the Club include

ten croquet lawns, thirty grass tennis courts, a cricket ground, a nine-hole golf course, two bowling greens and over a hectare of trees, flowers, shrubs and ornamental lawns. It is through the efforts of the Grounds team that the Club’s members are rewarded year on year with award winning sports surfaces and stunning season changing flowerbeds.

There are a team of 10 Gardeners who are responsible for a tapestry of plants, shrubs and trees which are designed to be reflective of English country gardens. The team work on formal and informal rose beds, lakeside areas, woodland and shrub gardens. The gardens include a grass border, a subtropical border and a 55m herbaceous border, wildflower meadows and hedgerows, together with more formal areas with parterres, hedges and climbers.

**The Role**

As a Groundsworker you will on a casual, roster basis. This may include days and weekend working. You will work closely with the Head Gardener, Senior Gardener and rest of the team. Typical duties will include:

- Supporting the permanent team in a wide arrange of duties.
- Taking care of sports surfaces.
- Assisting with event set up.
- Offering assistance with the gardens around the Club.

**Benefits**

Benefits include:

- Staff social events, free meals on duty and free onsite parking.
- Along with other benefits
- The Hurlingham Club is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temporary contract

**Salary**: £12.09 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free fitness classes
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person