Senior Gardener
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Position Overview & Specifications
Do you have an enthusiasm for the natural world and gardens? We are looking for a senior gardener to join our family business, tending to some of the most beautiful and unique grounds and gardens in rural Lincolnshire.
We need you to be fit and strong, with an energy and enthusiasm coupled with the expertise and knowledge to lead the renovation and ongoing development and care of our clients grounds and gardens.
Ideally you'll have a few years practical and theoretical experience in horticulture or forestry with a very good understanding of the natural world and your impact on wildlife.
You will be assigned your own gardens and clients to service that will need regular tending to on a fortnightly rota. Jobs will include but will not necessarily be limited to plant knowledge, dividing, relocating, nurturing, creation of habitat, enhancement of wildlife, pruning, weeding, planting, composting, reducing, strimming, edging, mowing and growing plants from seed and cuttings
Job Types: Part-time, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 6-12 months
Part-time hours: 18 per week
Salary: £13.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lincolnshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 15/05/2023
Reference ID: Senior Gardener (M & B)
Expected start date: 01/07/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Gardener roles across Motte and Bailey Gardens's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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