Location : Brookwood Military Cemetery & Runnymede Memorial Contract Type : Permanent Salary : £26,722 Hours : Full Time, Mon - Fri, 37 hours a week What you'll be doing As a gardener, you'll play a vital part in preserving the beauty of Brookwood Military Cemetery and our memorials. This is a hands-on role, perfect for someone who enjoys practical work and takes pride in maintaining high standards. You will be responsible for undertaking a range of horticultural tasks, including maintenance, renovation, and caretaking duties such as mowing, edging, hedge cutting, weeding, pruning, and applying pesticides. The role involves planning and organising your daily workload, which includes ordering plants, chemicals, and equipment, as well as operating and maintaining machinery and vehicles safely. You will report any structural defects or environmental changes to management and ensure that health and safety procedures are adhered to at all times. Additionally, you will use IT and smart technology to complete routine administrative tasks, occassionally represent the Commission at ceremonies, and assist visitors in locating war graves. What you need to have NVQ level 2 in Horticulture (or equivalent) OR practical experience within horticulture, such as plant identification and sustainable garden practices Understanding of health & safety Experience with a wide range of garden machinery Full UK driver's license (Manual) IT literate 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. You'll be part of a team that cares deeply about commemorating the war dead and maintaining sites of historical significance. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for development, and the chance to make a real difference every day. 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 that are regularly maintained Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 15% Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme How to apply Apply 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. Join our inclusive environment where every individual is valued.