Do you have hands-on horticultural experience and a strong knowledge of plants, pests and diseases? Would you enjoy caring for busy public green spaces while making a visible difference to the local community?
The role
Westway Trust is looking for an experienced Gardener to join our Grounds and Gardens team.
You will help care for more than three acres of public green space across our unique West London estate. From planting and pruning to lawn care and plant health, your work will help create welcoming outdoor spaces for local people, tenants and visitors.
Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you will work across a varied urban estate that welcomes more than one million visitors each year.
Key Responsibilities
Your duties will include:
Planting, watering, feeding and monitoring plants
Pruning trees and shrubs
Mowing lawns, hedge cutting, strimming and weeding
Identifying and treating pests and diseases
Supporting nursery work and plant propagation
Maintaining soft and hard landscaping
Litter picking, emptying bins and removing bulk waste
Using and maintaining tools and machinery safely
Reporting damage, incidents and maintenance issues
Supporting community events, volunteers and local groups
Following health and safety proceduresAbout our company
Westway Trust is a community-led charity responsible for 23 acres of land beneath the Westway A40.
The estate includes green spaces, charities, shops, offices, sports facilities, workshops, stables and an Olympic-registered skate park. We work with local people and around 80 member organisations to support North Kensington.
The Benefits
Full-time, Monday-to-Friday hours
A varied outdoor role
The opportunity to care for important community spaces
A role within a local, community-led charityThe person
You will have:
Experience in amenity horticulture and public open spaces
Good plant identification and horticultural knowledge
Experience using horticultural power tools
Knowledge of pests, diseases and health and safety
Good communication and teamwork skills
A reliable, proactive and flexible approach
A commitment to biodiversity and equalityGreenhouse, propagation or indoor plant experience would be an advantage. PA1/PA6 qualifications and a driving licence are also desirable.
What’s next
Apply today and use your skills to help North Kensington’s green spaces flourish
Salary description
£32712.00 - £32712.00 per year