Gardener in York

Permanent, Part Time (30 hours per week)

About the role

The JRHT Landscapes department plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the outdoor spaces for the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trusts portfolio of assets and communities we manage. Our primary goal is to create, preserve and manage safe, attractive and functional green spaces for our residents while promoting well-being, community engagement, and sustainability.

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Gardener to join our team to maintain and enhance garden areas, apply pesticides and herbicides safely and in accordance with best practices and assist with landscape design and implementation for new or existing garden projects.

You will maintain and care for garden equipment ensuring it is in good working condition, monitor garden health and provide recommendations for pest control, disease management, and plant care and maintain records of plant varieties, garden maintenance schedules, and any issues affecting plant health. This hands-on role is about providing great outdoor spaces for our residents, tenants and the wider community to enjoy.

About you

You will hold a Level 2 qualification in Horticulture or have equivalent practical experience in gardening and landscaping (minimum 2 years). With proven experience in garden maintenance, plant care, and landscape management, you will have strong knowledge of horticultural practices, including planting, pruning, pest management and soil health.

Able to work independently and as part of a team, you will be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and handle physical tasks. You will have experience with garden machinery and tools, a commitment to safety standards and good communication skills, able to follow instructions. You will have a passion for horticulture and a keen eye for detail, ensuring that our outdoor spaces are maintained to the highest standard.

Our core priority

JRHT strives to be a housing association that is sustainable and engaging, providing high quality and continuously improving services and decent affordable homes in well managed communities prioritising those in greatest need.

How to apply

To apply, please complete the online application. Closing date for applications is 4th May. Interviews will take place on 6th May 2025 at The Garth, New Earswick. Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received.

Additional Information

We are a values driven organisation and our values drive our behaviours. We are at our best when we are continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference and we hope others will do the same. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace, where all colleagues can be themselves.

Due to the duties of this role, there is a requirement to be on site and travel between sites is a requirement of the role.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At JRHT we believe in giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or social economic background. We positively encourage applications from people with experience of living in poverty.

As part of our commitment to equity and specifically anti-racism, we operate an anonymised recruitment process so that bias is eliminated from the shortlisting process. We are a Disability Confident Employer. This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.