Horticultural Project Co-ordinator
- Employer
- East Staffordshire Borough Council
- Location
- The Greenhouse Centre, Stapenhill Cemetery, Burton upon Trent DE15 9AE
- Salary
- £18,065 to £19,171 per annum pro rata
- Closing date
- 16 Apr 2020
- Reference
- ESBC000000556
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Horticulture and parks
- Contract Type
- Part time permanent
- Working Pattern
- Part Time
- Hours
- Part-Time
Job Details
East Staffordshire Borough Council's Horticultural Centre based at Stapenhill Cemetery and its Uttoxeter counterpart the "GO Garden" project (based at Uttoxeter Leisure Centre) provide opportunities for local residents to experience gardening and grow plants for floral displays across the borough. Both locations also provide opportunities for work placements and horticultural therapy.
The Project Co-ordinator post supports the delivery of community gardening projects and works alongside volunteers and those on work placements to grow and produce plants at both the Horticulture Centre and GO Garden project. These plants are then used across the borough in floral displays throughout both towns and other locations.
The role requires the post holder to have experience of gardening and have a good level of horticultural skills. Additionally, the successful candidate should be able to demonstrate coaching and teaching skills when working with volunteers or people on work placements. Flexibility and ability to commute between Burton and Uttoxeter is essential to support project delivery at both locations.
Gardening and/or formal horticultural skills are essential and a form of coaching/teaching skills or experience would be useful for the support of volunteers/work placements. Excellent communication skills are also paramount to ensure gardening concepts are understood by volunteers/work placements as well as sound listening skills in order to respond to the needs of project participants.
The post holder will need to possess a calm manner when dealing with learners and volunteers and be able to explain ideas/procedures in a simple and straightforward manner. An ability to drive and commute between both venues is essential to the post.
Hours of work are: Monday to Friday 10.00am - 2.00pm, with a requirement to support the weekend watering regime during the growing season.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 12th May
Interviews will be held on Friday 24th May
East Staffordshire Borough Council has a commitment to the Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Check.
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East Staffordshire Borough Council aims to recruit and retain the most talented people to enable us to deliver high quality services for our residents. A career with East Staffordshire Borough Council offers rewarding and challenging opportunities in a wide range of roles, and the chance to make a difference to the lives of local people. As an employee of East Staffordshire Borough Council you will have access to a range of benefits including flexible working, opportunities to learn and develop new skills and leisure activity discounts. Further information regarding the numerous benefits and rewards associated with working for us can be found on this page Benefits and Rewards
About East Staffordshire
East Staffordshire is a great mix of town and country. The capital of the National Forest, the St George’s Park FA Centre and a rich brewing heritage can all be found in the borough, as can beautiful countryside and interesting villages. The Council offices and Town Hall are based in Burton upon Trent.
Equality & Diversity
The Council is actively building diverse teams and welcomes applications from everyone, including people of different age, sex, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation.
We are a Disability Confident Employer, and further details of our commitment to Equality and Diversity can be found on this page Equality and Diversity
Learning and Development
We are committed to developing the skills and knowledge of our workforce to meet the current and future needs of the organisation. Further details of learning and development opportunities can be found on this page Learning and Development
How To Apply
Details of how to complete an application, can be found on this page How to apply
- Website
- http://www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 01283 508708
- Location
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East Staffordshire Borough Council
Town Hall
King Edward Place
Burton upon Trent
Staffordshire
DE14 2EB
United Kingdom
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