We are seeking a Gardener (Full Time)
We are looking for a Gardener to join our experienced team.
Marlborough College is spread across nearly 300 acres and we have a variety of formal and informal spaces to look after. From beautiful formal gardens to encouraging the natural wilderness to prosper, our gardening team get to work in a wide range of spaces and to work on new projects right across the Estate.
We are looking for someone to join our skilled team who has a proven record in high quality horticultural work, has the energy and the enthusiasm to look after our environment and who enjoys working in a beautiful setting. The role is full time and we start at 7.30am, Monday - Friday.
You will be a good team worker with a responsive nature; someone with an eye for detail and a willingness to learn and gain qualifications. The Head Gardener is keen to encourage development and while you may not have formal qualifications at this point in your career (eg RHS, NVQ or City & Guilds qualifications in Practical Horticulture) she will be encouraging you to develop in the role. You will need a full driving licence and a competent level of IT skills, but a wide range of practical training will be provided.
For further information about this role candidates are encouraged to arrange to speak to the Director of Operations, Mike Naworynsky, to help with their application and to answer any questions about the role: ().
To submit an on-line application, click on the 'Apply' button above. Please specify on your application which of the above roles you are applying for.
If you require any accommodations or additional support during your application process, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Recruitment team; email: , or phone: 01672 892461 or 01672 892402
We reserve the right to close this role early if a suitable number of applications are received. We may also call applicants for interview whilst the role is still live. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
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Marlborough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the College is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children."
