Assistant Gardener - Greenspace 23 Mar 2025

Contract terms

Starting salary: SC1B (£27,345 - £27,729)
Work location: Northumberland Park Neighbourhood Resource Centre, 177 Park Lane, Tottenham, London, N17 0HJ
Hours per week: 36 per week
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday, 23rd February 2025 at 23:59

About the role

To ensure the green elements of estates across the borough are well maintained in accordance with agreed standards, you will provide a visible frontline presence to members of the public on behalf of the Parks Greenspace Service. You will operate machinery such as lawn mowers, hedge cutters, blowers, and strimmers while meeting the agreed standards of maintenance.

About the team

To work within a zonal team consisting of a Team Leader, a Senior Operative, and several Gardeners and Assistant Gardeners from a depot within a Park, you will travel together with the team across a designated area to deliver the grounds maintenance service to Haringey Estates.

About you

You will be physically fit and hold a clean driving licence. You will be comfortable working outside all year round and have a keen interest in plants and a keen eye for detail. Your role will involve maintaining high standards in our green spaces, interacting with team members and the public, and staying updated on the latest horticultural practices. With excellent communication skills and a proactive approach, you will contribute to the success and enhancement of our green spaces.

Working for Haringey

At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work. Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts.