Community Gardener

Bexley Council, in partnership with The Friends of Lesnes Abbey and Woods, has secured funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to mark the 500th anniversary of the dissolution of Lesnes Abbey. The key aims of the grant are improving access and participation, saving heritage, protecting the environment and organisational sustainability.

As part of the grant funded Lesnes 500 project, the Community Gardeners main role will be to assist in the maintenance of the gardens at Lesnes Abbey Woods, and the development of a new herb garden, working predominantly with volunteers but also liaising with contractors and dealing with enquiries from members of the public.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information. 

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Ian Holt, Estate Manager, 020 3045 5616, [email protected] 

Candidate Profile

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on  [email protected]

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees.  The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

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