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Gardener/Groundsperson

🏢 Rothamsted Research • 📍 Harpenden, England • 🕒 1 day ago

Salary Range

£24,225 - £24,225

£2,019 - £2,019 / mo

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Location Base

Harpenden, England

Tier-1 UK Economic Zone

Est. Take-Home Pay

68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)

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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard

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Position Overview & Specifications

Overview Of Role

The Gardens Team at Rothamsted Harpenden site are recruiting for a passionate and enthusiastic Gardener/Groundsperson 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)

About The Company

Established in 1843, Rothamsted Research is one of the UK's leading Research Institutes delivering world class agricultural science. Our commitment to learning and development, equality and diversity as well as creating a positive work life balance, enable a welcoming environment for all prospective employees. We have an attractive benefits package including 25 days annual leave, a generous pension scheme and an attractive campus offering cultural and recreational activities. Rothamsted Research values its commitment to equality and diversity in its workforce and we particularly encourage applications from women, disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented within the organisation.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: £24,225.00 per year