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Winchester College is looking for an experienced Senior Gardener to join our Grounds Department as soon as possible. This role is ideal for a skilled and versatile professional eager to contribute to the maintenance and improvement of our historic and varied estate.
Job Overview
Start date: as soon as possible
Winchester College is looking for an experienced Senior Gardener to join our Grounds Department as soon as possible. This role is ideal for a skilled and versatile professional eager to contribute to the maintenance and improvement of our historic and varied estate.
The Role
The Senior Gardener will be required to work closely with the Head Gardener to ensure day to day maintenance is carried out to the very highest of standards as well as creating and carrying out work programs within the College formal gardens.
Your Key Responsibilities Include
* High presentation and attention to detail is essential, using the correct techniques in pruning, plant care and maintenance to ensure our Boarding house gardens look their best all year catering for day-to-day college life along with the vast array of events that brings.
* Applying a practical knowledge of gardening skills to care for the existing gardens that range across ten separate boarding houses each with its own unique layout and design.
* Propagate and obtain plants as required, locating and developing contacts with local nurseries and specialist suppliers.
* Undertake tours of the gardens and plan for Garden Open Days.
About You
We are looking for an experienced Senior Gardener who can work both unsupervised and within a team. You should have Sound Horticultural knowledge to help complete tasks unsupervised.
Essential Skills & Qualities
* Established horticultural skills.
* Honesty and reliability.
* Self-motivation.
* Good organisational ability.
* Be capable of working under pressure and on their own initiative as required.
* Have an awareness of Health and Safety and a willingness to undergo appropriate training where needed.
* Be able to work within a team as well as individually.
* Enjoy working in a school environment.
* Have good Interpersonal and communication skills.
* Full driving license.
* Horticultural qualifications such as RHS Level 3 and equivalent are desired but not necessary.
* Good physical fitness and the willingness to work from heights.
* Proven ability to operate garden machinery.
* Spraying qualifications required PA1 and PA6.
* Tractor and trailer license desired.
What We Offer
* Start Date: As soon as possible.
* Working Hours: 40 hours per week position where staff will be expected to accept reasonable flexibility in working arrangements and the allocation of duties to reflect the dynamic roles and responsibilities within the College environment.
* Salary: £28,655.00 (gross) pa. Salary is paid monthly in arrears.
If you are a motivated and experienced gardening professional ready to contribute to a unique and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.
How To Apply
Only applications completed on the school website will be accepted. Please attach a full CV with your application.
Please note that applications will be dealt with as they arrive. Winchester College reserves the right to appoint before the deadline passes.
Closing date for applications: Midnight, Tuesday 2 September 2025.
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the recruitment process, please email recruitment@wincoll.ac.uk
Diversity and Inclusion
Winchester College is a truly international community that celebrates everyone’s individuality, talents and potential and offers regular training and career development opportunities. We embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to promoting a fair and supportive environment for all our employees. We work hard to create a culture where different perspectives are valued and our staff feel valued for their individuality and share a sense of belonging. Our aim is to reflect the diverse nature of society and of our pupil body.
Safeguarding
Winchester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, and obtaining an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate. Staff will receive appropriate safeguarding training which is regularly updated.
Sustainability
Both staff and pupils at Winchester College are committed to being the most sustainable school possible.
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