Horticulturalist

At a glance ● Working pattern - 37.5 hrs per week, Monday to Friday 07:00 - 16:30, working 1in 6 weekends on a rota basis. This role is based at The Odney Club, Cookham, Berkshire ● Salary range - The salary range for this role is set at £23,000 - £32,500 ● Contract type - Permanent role About the role We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a horticulturalist who will work with our small team to maintain the Grounds and Gardens across The Odney Club Country Estate. You will need to be passionate about sowing, propagation and cultivation of plants and shrubs, as well as maintaining and nurturing plants with a keen eye for detail in our manicured areas of the estate. You will be a specialist in the finer details of horticulture and plant species. (Internally this role is known as a Grounds and Gardens Technician). Essential skills you’ll need:- Relevant experience of working within a Grounds and/or Gardens TeamNVQ Level 2 or Equivalent in Professional HorticultureGood work ethicEnthusiastic personalityAttention to detailFull Driving Licence Desirable skills you could bring:- Certificate in Chainsaw use NPTC CS30 / CS31Certificate in safe use of Pesticides NPTC PA1, PA2, PA6Experience working in commercial greenhousesQualification in Garden designCPCS 360 Excavator A58Hard landscaping experienceExperience in Topiary You can also view a copy of the full job outline here:- External applicants- please view the attached job outline Internal applicants- please use your internal email address to view this folder:- Benefits of the Partnership and the role :- You will enjoy a 25% discount at John Lewis and 20% at Waitrose The Partnership has a competitive pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay)Excellent work-life balance, including a focus on well -being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave PolicyOur package also includes an exciting chance for live-in accommodation that can be tailored to the needs of our ideal candidate. Find out more about the extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us on our website under About the Partnership; Benefits. About Odney:- If you are looking for a hotel with something different and some history to work in, then The Odney Hotel, our Place by the River could be for you. This is a beautiful and unique John Lewis Partnership-owned hotel, set in 130 acres by the River Thames in Cookham, Berkshire. It offers both character and charm to our guests. The guests can stay in one of 5 beautiful houses on the site, or one of 4 Air BnB’s each maintaining the period look of its time with access to the picturesque grounds including a private stretch of river, water gardens, a pool, and sports facilities. The main building Lullebrook Manor and its grounds are thought to have been the inspiration for the classic novel The Wind in The Willows bringing history along with relaxation. Relaxation can be further achieved with a visit to our Serenity Therapy suite, offering beauty treatments and massages or afternoon tea on the terrace, a drink in the bar or a meal overlooking the river. Important Information - Application and Interview Process The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under 'Internal application process'). Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, will include a one to one interview (and a Technical Trade test - delete if not required) You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications, therefore, we recommend you apply early. For internal use only: #LI-JLPGR #LI-SH1