Head Gardner at Kingston Maurward

1 day ago

Weymouth, United Kingdom Dorset Councils Full time

For this role, we are looking for reliable, conscientious and highly motivated applicants to join us on our 18th Century Estate in the heart of Dorset. Our lovely 35-acre formal gardens were created by the Hanbury Family between 1915 and 1922 with year-round interest including two National Plant collections, sweeping lawns, lakeside walks, walled garden within the eighteenth-century Capability Brown style parkland setting and the vestiges of a Victorian garden. We also have wooded areas, sports lawns, footpaths and large areas of recreational grass used by our students, staff and visitors.

Management of the substantial glasshouses forms a major part of the Head Gardeners role. This area houses the main teaching rooms and, is used for the production and protection of the Kingston Maurward plant stock.

Applicants must hold a full, clean driving licence and have experience of driving light commercial vehicles and towing trailers. Applicants must have a can-do attitude and the ability to enthuse, engage and motivate staff and students Previous experience of grounds and tree maintenance work, skilled horticultural tasks and use of handheld machinery is essential.

For an informal discussion about the role, the qualifications needed or your suitability, please call Mark Burgess on 01305 215000, option 1 extension 3304 during normal working hours.

**Benefits**:
In addition to working on the beautiful 17th Century Estate, you will benefit from the following:

- Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme. This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
- On-site Accommodation
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site car parking
- A range of on-site catering facilities
- Optional health cash plan
- Free use of the on-site gym
- Career development opportunities
- Strong College Values - Inspire, Challenge and Care

**Status: Permanent**

**Hours: 39 hours per week Monday - Friday with weekend glasshouse / nursery duties on a rota basis**

**Salary: £34,898 per annum for 39 hours which is point 29 on the salary scales.**

**To Apply**:
**Please visit the KMC website for a College Application Form and a full Job Description.**

**We are not accepting CVs at this stage from Recruitment Agencies: any submissions without prior authorisation from the HR Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.**
- _**Closing Date for Applications: Friday 16 May 2025 at 9:00am**

**Proposed Interview Date: w/c 19 May 2025

Kingston Maurward College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

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