Community Gardener

Community Gardener 

Hours: 4 days per week/ 30 hrs per week
Location: Hammersmith 

About us 

Hammersmith United Charities was founded in 1618 and makes grants to community organisations helping local people address complex social issues such as poverty, inequality or mental ill health. We also have two almshouses in Hammersmith, for older members of our community. Over the years our gardens have been developed to ensure they are not only beautiful, but creative spaces where our residents can get involved if they choose or simply relax and enjoy. The gardens are based on organic principles. They include plants that attract butterflies, bees and birds, and plants that are stimulating in colour, aroma and texture. Residents can tend to their own hanging baskets, pots and allotments and get involved in various gardening projects and workshops that are run to help and support residents in engaging with the gardens. Our gardens have won many awards at the London Garden Society competition, which are judged according to Royal Horticultural Society guidelines.

About you

This is an exciting opportunity for a hardworking, professional gardener to continue the fantastic achievements of previous gardeners alongside our Assistant Community Gardener. We are looking for someone who has a wealth of demonstratable knowledge and experience, with the relevant horticultural qualifications to support this. Widespread experience and expertise in a range of gardening disciplines/techniques is essential as well as an open mind to continuous development and learning new skills. 

The successful applicant must be self-motivated with the ability to manage and motivate to achieve the highest standards. You will demonstrate a track record of leadership in managing and/or developing similar environments. We are looking for someone with imagination and flair, an understanding of community organisations who has good communication skills, a caring disposition who is empathetic, with an unrelenting capacity to encourage and support our residents. 

5 years + experience in a similar role or position is desirable and a relevant horticultural qualification along with an eye for detail, the ability to take responsibility, act decisively and the ability to turn your hand to most tasks, is essential. 

This is a physically demanding role, working outside all year round, in all weathers. The role involves carrying out tasks requiring high levels of manual dexterity, as well as physically demanding tasks, such as trimming hedges, shovelling, digging, mulching, lifting and carrying.  

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS Check.   

We value and respect all the differences that make us who we are, including: age, cultural background, disability and mental health, ethnicity and race, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and social background. 

If you have any questions or are unsure about whether this is for you, please feel free to contact Lisa da Silva on 07470 793565 for an informal chat.