Location : MOBILE, covering Kent and Southeast London Areas Contract Type: Permanent Salary : Starting from £25,986 - £28,407 per annum, depending upon skills and experience Hours : Full Time, Average of 37 hours per week, Mon - Fri What you'll be doing As Head Gardener, you'll take charge of the daily care and maintenance of cemeteries and plots.
You'll plan tasks, organise resources, and ensure everything meets the highest standards.
From planting and pruning to renovations, you'll use your skills to keep the grounds beautiful and well-maintained.
You will also lead a team of gardeners.
This includes setting goals, providing training, and reviewing their progress.
Your role will involve providing guidance when needed and making sure everyone works safely and effectively.
Working with contractors will be part of your responsibilities.
You'll monitor their work, provide guidance, and ensure they follow our standards.
What you need to have A BTEC National Diploma or NVQ Level 3 in Amenity Horticulture (or equivalent) is essential.
Relevant horticultural experience will be considered Proven experience in horticultural practices Experience in supervising a team, setting performance goals, conducting appraisals, and training Strong communication skills Knowledge of health and safety policies, including risk assessments, COSHH, and safe working practices A good level of computer literacy A full UK manual driving licence Who we are The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is an organisation dedicated to honouring and caring for the graves and memorials of servicemembers who died in the two World Wars.
The work of the commission is not only out on the field, but also in our head office, which all contributes to the meaningful commemoration of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
What we offer 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30, Paid public holidays and paid office closure between Christmas and New Year, along with a paid week off prior to Christmas Access to a work van, PPE, uniform, and high-end tools Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 15% Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme Cycle To Work & Electric Vehicle schemes How to apply Apply via our Career Portal by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
As this is an active role, we will be interviewing as we go along, and the role will close when we have an offer accepted by a preferred candidate.
We believe creating a diverse environment enriches our organisation and strengthens our mission, therefore, we welcome applications from everybody.
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