Allotment Co-ordinator / Skilled Gardener
Location: Kensington Gardens
Hourly Rate: £16.24
Contract: Permanent, Full‑time
Working Hours: Monday‑Friday, 07:00‑15:30, 39 hours per week
About the Role
As an Allotment Co‑ordinator / Skilled Gardener, your role is split equally between two responsibilities: managing the allotment and supporting the horticultural resource team. The role requires adaptability and proactive engagement across seasonal variations.
Responsibilities
* Lead the maintenance and direction of the allotment, manage and lead volunteers two days a week.
* Create, implement and monitor growing plans for the allotment to high standards.
* Coordinate volunteer activities, supervise sessions, and record attendance.
* Adhere to safeguarding guidelines for children and adults at risk.
* Support general gardening duties across the site, including weeding, pruning, irrigating, plant establishment and other horticultural tasks under the Head Gardener and Horticulture Chargehand.
* Spend the majority of the week in hands‑on gardening with time allocated to volunteer administration and growing plan development.
Requirements
* Horticultural skills and knowledge, with strong experience in food growing.
* Experience supervising or supporting volunteers in an outdoor setting (gardening or food growing).
* Awareness of equality, diversity, health and safety and safeguarding.
* Excellent people‑skills: team working, negotiating, problem solving, calmness and decisiveness in challenging situations.
* Commitment to The Royal Parks values of responsibility, excellence, inclusivity, openness and respect, and support for diverse teams.
* Flexible approach to work.
* Operational use of Microsoft Office, CRM systems and other IT solutions for volunteer management.
* First Aid Certificate is favourable.
Benefits
* 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Workwear & PPE provided.
* Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
* Support for personal and professional challenges.
* Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
* Secure your future with a competitive pension scheme and financial resources.
* Colleague of the month and annual awards.
* Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
* Comprehensive resources and support.
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