Gardening and Community Engagement Specialist

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom idverde Uk Full time

About idverde UK

idverde UK is a leading provider of green services, dedicated to enhancing outdoor spaces and promoting environmental sustainability. Our expertise in grounds maintenance, landscaping, and horticulture solutions plays a vital role in maintaining and beautifying public and private landscapes across the United Kingdom.

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Gardening and Community Engagement Specialist to join our team at idverde UK. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional gardening services and engaging with the community in the prestigious Royal Parks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide excellent 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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