Gardening and Engagement Specialist

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom idverde Uk Full time

Kitchen and Engagement Gardener Role

idverde UK is seeking a skilled and passionate Kitchen and Engagement Gardener to join our team in the prestigious Royal Parks. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for maintaining and beautifying the natural and designed landscapes within the Royal Parks, while also engaging with the public and volunteers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide exceptional customer service to members of the public and volunteers.
  • Hold a qualification in Horticulture to RHS General Level 2.
  • Bring a minimum of 3 years of experience in Kitchen or allotment gardening.
  • Demonstrate sound knowledge and ability to create an annual plan for a kitchen garden, ensuring year-round interest and produce.
  • Possess extensive knowledge in plant propagation, pruning, germination, grafting, and fruit tree pruning.
  • Apply good plant husbandry knowledge and organic principles for growing fruit and vegetables.
  • Have a comprehensive understanding of plant varieties with a keen interest in kitchen gardening.
  • Be competent in operating power tools, including lawn mowers, strimmers, and hedge cutting equipment.
  • Demonstrate excellent awareness of Health & Safety protocols and procedures.
  • Hold a full and clean UK Driver's License, with the ability to drive a medium-size van/vehicle.
  • Exhibit the ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
  • Showcase good verbal communication and organizational skills.
  • Embody honesty, reliability, and dependability.
  • Be well-motivated with an eye for detail and a commitment to achieving high standards.
  • Be flexible in your approach, understanding the role of volunteers within the charity sector.
  • Possess the ability to manage a team of volunteers, overseeing work planning and recruitment processes.
  • Preferably, implement gardening using organic methods and products.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in IT skills.
  • Understand pest and disease management techniques.
  • Grasp the storage, maintenance, and management of tools and equipment for the kitchen garden and its volunteers.

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly pay rate.
  • 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Access to a pension scheme.
  • An enticing Refer a Friend program – earn £500 for every successful candidate employed.
  • Health and Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Participation in annual and monthly colleague recognition schemes with rewards to be won.
  • A range of flexible benefits, such as retail discounts, volunteering policies, and financial wellbeing support.

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