Gardener CDC
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Cusworth Hall & Park
02/10/2025
Gardener CDC
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Salary
GRADE 6 £25,981-£26,815
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Region
Doncaster
Job category/type
Countryside/Conservation
Date posted
10/09/2025
Job reference
REQ21043
Job description
Based at: Cusworth Hall & Park, Doncaster
Salary details: Grade 6 - £25,981 - £26,815
Contract Type: Temporary – 6 months
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Closing date: 2nd October 2025
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have a opportunity to be part of this in the role of Gardener.
Do you enjoy working outside, as part of a team that cares for our Heritage park for the community of Doncaster.
We may have the opportunity for you, we are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our Heritage & Culture parks team.
Experience in horticulture and grounds maintenance is essential for the role of Gardener here at Cusworth Hall & Park. We need someone with a positive attitude who works well in a team and is committed to delivering an excellent service every day.
The primary role will be carrying out duties associated with the maintenance and development of Cusworth Park, it's walled garden and orchard. You will be expected to deliver works including, weeding, pruning, planting, fencing, ground preparation, leaf clearing and litter picking. The role works directly in the community specifically at Cusworth Park giving you the chance to see the difference the park team makes to the improvement of local residents and as a contributor to the improvement of health and well being in Doncaster.
If you want to be part of a team dedicated to delivering outstanding service to our residents by maintaining and enhancing Cusworth Park this could be the opportunity for you.
We will provide full uniform and PPE and an opportunity for further development in the future.
If you are interested and want to find more about joining our mission to keep Cusworth Park beautiful and welcoming, please contact us on the numbers below.
Apply now to be part of a team dedicated to excellence in service and community pride.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.
Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting and interviews are to be confirmed.
For further details or an informal chat, please contact: David Shore Monday to Thursday Tel:
Start date: To be confirmed
Finish date: 27th March 2026
If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email or visit their website for further details.
Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.
City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.
Gardener CDC