Skilled Gardener

Wellington College is one of the world’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools located in rural Berkshire set in a stunning 400 acre campus, home to a blend of breathtaking original architecture and modern state-of-the-art facilities to provide the best possible education environment for our pupils.

We have an exciting opportunity within our Grounds and Gardens Department who are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Skilled Gardener.

Purpose of the Position:
The preparation and maintenance of gardens, lawn areas, wildflower areas and countryside (woods and

lakes) as directed by the Senior Gardener.

General estate duties will also be from required from time to time such as snow clearing, helping on other

teams such as Golf and Grounds and anything else reasonable for the college to ask.

Departmental Information

The Gardens Dept are responsible for maintaining around 250 acres of land at Wellington College’s 400

acre site. This includes formal gardens, lawn areas, trees, woodlands and lakes. In addition there is a

heathland and SSSI that is managed in consultation with Natural England. There is also a garden that was at

Chelsea Flower Show in 2015 and rebuilt at The College in 2016. The department has a wide and varied

role and has invested heavily in the right equipment to carry out their work effectively and efficiently.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

- Maintaining formal gardens using good horticultural practice at all times
- To edge, mow and present lawns neatly and effectively.
- To cut hedges and shrubs depending on the time of year.
- Leaf clearing and other autumnal tasks
- Gritting roads and path ways as directed by senior staff.

Person Specification

Education Attainment

Secondary Education or equivalent.

Professional Qualifications

Full and valid driving licence.

Previous gardening experience

The Grounds and Gardens Manager may from time to time, require the gardener to undergo training relative

to their role or related functions.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential Desirable
- Experience of using hedgecutters, strimmers

and mowers.
- Willingness to learn or get a qualification in

gardening.
- Good knowledge of plants and their maintenance

requirements.
- CS 30 Chainsaw certificate

Skills and Personal Qualities

Excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with colleagues, staff, visitors and

where applicable, students.

Able to perform well and remain professional under pressure.

Dedicated team-player, who strives for excellence and leads by example.

Tactful and discreet, whilst mindful of observing Safeguarding and professional standards

Displays a smart and professional manner, representing the College in a positive manner.

Enthusiastic, with an eagerness to learn new skills and a commitment to personal continuous

professional development.

High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Self-motivated and able to work alone without direction.

Adaptable and flexible with working patterns when required.

Committed to contributing towards the College Community

Practical and constructional

Reasonable physical fitness