Job description
The Gardens Team at Rothamsted Harpenden site are recruiting for a passionate and enthusiastic Gardener to support our work across the campus, our commercial properties and rejuvenation plans in the historic grounds of Rothamsted Manor. Working as part of a small, dedicated, friendly team we can offer a varied role with good training opportunities. Applicants will have a broad horticultural knowledge and must be willing to carry out all aspects of gardening.
This post is initially for a 3 year fixed term, salary dependent on qualifications and experience. The role will involve working all year round, 37 hours per week. The gardening team work across a 5-day week - no weekend work required and with an early finish on a Friday afternoon.
Rothamsted strives to be an employer of choice and offers a generous pension scheme, 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, and the ability to purchase 5 days' leave in addition, plus many social clubs for you to join if you wish.
Rothamsted has access to on-site accommodation, which is usually more affordable than local rental market rates (applications to be made to the accommodation team, and is subject to availability at the time).