Job Description
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
Are you a highly motivated individual who enjoys practical working outdoors in nature as part of a team.
What’s the role?
This is an opportunity to play your part within a team of dedicated grounds staff at Beckenham Place Park, the largest park within the borough covering 96 hectares. The park is an important wildlife site and it also makes up part of the South East London Green Chain Walk and the regional Capital Ring
This is a varied and interesting role where you will have the opportunity to apply your skills and experience across a range of activities including: grassland management, maintenance of formal gardens, woodland and wetland management.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
Are you a highly motivated individual who enjoys practical working outdoors in nature as part of a team.
What’s the role?
This is an opportunity to play your part within a team of dedicated grounds staff at Beckenham Place Park, the largest park within the borough covering 96 hectares. The park is an important wildlife site and it also makes up part of the South East London Green Chain Walk and the regional Capital Ring
This is a varied and interesting role where you will have the opportunity to apply your skills and experience across a range of activities including: grassland management, maintenance of formal gardens, woodland and wetland management.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- Supportive staff networks
What we’re looking for
A can do attitude, commitment to excellence and serving the broad diversity of park users so that everyone can enjoy the special facilities and nature that Beckenham Place Park offers our communities.
Location
Beckenham Place Park
Special conditions
A can do attitude, commitment to excellence and serving the broad diversity of park users so that everyone can enjoy the special facilities and nature that Beckenham Place Park offers our communities.
Location
Beckenham Place Park
Special conditions
- Formal Horticultural qualification or relevant experience in the field
- Weekend working is required for this job
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.
Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Martin Carcavella 07753776880
Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£29,859 - £30,771 per annum (SC4)
Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Martin Carcavella 07753776880
Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£29,859 - £30,771 per annum (SC4)