Community Gardener in Southampton

We are now looking for a Gardener to help maintain and enhance the beautiful grounds of our village. We are driven by a clear purpose: to build real communities that enhance the lives of our residents every single day. As a Gardener , you will take pride in creating and maintaining vibrant, welcoming outdoor spaces, ensuring the gardens, lawns, and communal areas reflect the high standards of the village. You will play an important role in enhancing the wellbeing of residents through beautiful, well-kept surroundings and a safe, enjoyable outdoor environment. Maintaining and cultivating outdoor spaces, including grassed areas, flower beds, hedges, shrubs, and borders across the village grounds and residents personal outdoor areas Carrying out landscaping duties, including maintaining pathways, steps, and drainage systems to ensure safe and accessible grounds Clearing leaves and debris around the site using machinery and manual methods to keep outdoor areas clean and well-presented Performing minor repairs and maintenance around the estate, including fences, gates, and garden structures Participating in statutory testing and routine inspections to maintain compliance and safety standards Providing support and advice to residents on gardening or horticultural queries, helping them enjoy and engage with their outdoor spaces Contributing to the overall upkeep and aesthetic of the village, ensuring both communal gardens and residents personal outdoor spaces are safe, attractive, and well-maintained Proven experience in grounds care and maintenance, including lawns, gardens, and outdoor communal spaces Strong knowledge of plants, shrubs, and horticultural practices, with an understanding of seasonal care and maintenance Horticultural qualifications are desirable but not essential Attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards, ensuring both communal and residents personal outdoor spaces are well-kept and attractive Medicash Health Cash Plan ~ Life Assurance at 4x Your Annual Salary ~33 Days Annual Leave, Inclusive of Bank Holidays (Pro-Rated to Contracted Hours) ~ Holiday Buying Scheme Purchase Up to 5 Additional Days ~ Big Birthdays Off for Milestone Birthdays Ending in a 0 ~5% Matched Contribution Pension Scheme ~ Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme ~ Retail Discounts Across a Variety of Outlets and Access to SMART Tech ~ Ongoing Opportunities to Grow Your Skills and Career ~ Access to a Wellbeing Hub, Including Discounts on Wellbeing Interventions ~ Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Car Scheme At Inspired Villages , we welcome everyone, regardless of background, to be part of our thriving community. Here, you will be included, involved, and inspired to bring your unique talents to life.