An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced gardener to join the team responsible for the maintenance and development of the historic gardens and grounds surrounding Scone Palace, a 5 star visitor attraction.
The successful applicant will work alongside volunteers and horticultural students and be involved in projects with the local community and schools taking place in the gardens.
The gardens and grounds contain a fine tree collection, Victorian Pinetum, maze, borders that contain an expanding plant collection and a Kitchen Garden that supplies fresh produce to the Palace Catering team. This role will have a focus on the evolution of the Kitchen Garden and vegetable production 2 days per week, therefore, experience within a kitchen garden is desirable.
In what is an exciting period of the gardens history, the successful applicant will also be involved in work to preserve the designed landscape that surrounds the Palace.
Applicants should have an SVQ2 in Horticulture (or equivalent) as well as practical grounds/horticulture experience, PA1 and PA6 for chemical application and a full driving licence.
Applicants must be self-motivated, passionate about the presentation of the gardens and grounds, be a positive communicative team member and possess the drive to work unsupervised. Weekend work will be required on a rota system.
Purpose of role:
To undertake and assist in the provision of excellent standards of garden and grounds maintenance and presentation as directed by the Head Gardener, adhering to Health & Safety systems.
SVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent and full, valid in UK, driving licence are essential for this role. PA1 & PA6 chemical spray certificates, chainsaw certificate and tractor driving experience is desirable.
Work pattern:
Full-time, Monday to Friday with weekend cover on a rota system.
Applications:
For more information:
Download a detailed job description and application form from: www.scone-palace.co.uk or contact 01738 552300
Our aims are to promote professional contact, share information and skills and, through our extensive ongoing learning and traineeships, to continue to provide the horticultural industry with skilled gardeners and garden managers.
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