This post is based at Temple Newsam Estate, Leeds, where the team are responsible for all aspects of horticulture and general grounds maintenance of this 600 hectare historic parkland, sports fields and amenity grassland., To undertake all aspects of horticultural maintenance within the Leeds City boundaries,

To Prepare Land for planting
To undertake the planting and aftercare of annual, biennial and perennial plants
To repair and maintain ornamental and amenity turf areas
To undertake basic hard and soft landscaping construction and aftercare
To prepare sports areas, marking out and maintenance
To undertake other manual labouring duties as required
To respond to enquiries from parks visitors on basic horticultural techniques
To refer concerns expressed by visitors to the parks to line managers or supervisors
To undertake such training as is required to meet the needs of the maintenance of the parks and surrounding areas
To undertake other site-related horticultural maintenance duties commensurate with the skill levels expected of a craft gardener as directed by the site manager
The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post., Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
Be aware of and support difference ensuring equality for all, working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity.
Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person
The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.

You will require considerable practical horticultural experience, together with an NVQ2 or equivalent in Amenity Horticulture, although applicants who can demonstrate a significant period of work experience without formal qualifications will also be considered.
Ability to prepare land for planting.
Ability to establish and maintain plants.
Abilith to establish turf by seed and by laying.
Ability to construct basic hard landscaping features and surfaces.
Ability to maintain course, amenity and sports turf grass surfaces.
Ability to undertake digging, forking and heavy lifting work.
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
Experience in amenity horticulture
Experience in the use of ride-on machinery
To have the ability to carry out tasks without direct supervision
Ability to communicate with a wide range of people individually, in groups and at appropriate levels
Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct
Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
Be aware of and be able to understand and observe Leeds City Council policies.
Carry out all duties having regard to an employee's responsibility under Health and Safety.
Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities, It is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria. Candidates are not required to meet all the desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between candidates.
PA1 / PA6 spraying certificate is desirable.
Full UK driving licence

Would you like to be part of something bigger and join us in our ambition to become the Best City, working together as a Team for Leeds. Do your values match ours and do you have something to offer?

a competitive pay progression structure including generous employer pension contributions
flexible career paths with tailored personal and professional development
support for you, your home and your family including personal, and financial support
hybrid working arrangements (subject to needs of the role) and a flexitime system