Specialist Gardener


Company:	Cannock Chase Council
Salary:	£25,989 - £28,142
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cannock, WS11 1BG
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Aug 2026
Closing date:	23 Aug 2026

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Summary

Specialist Gardener

Role Number: CL366

Grade D: £25,989 - £28,142 per annum (pay award pending)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 42.5 Hours per week (March/October), 28.2 Hours per week (November/February)

(Paid 37 Hours per week on average)

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Why join us?

Working for Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils gives you the opportunity to

make a real difference while enjoying excellent terms and benefits, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• 23 days annual leave, rising to 26 days after 5 years continuous service

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free car parking

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About the role

We are seeking a Specialist Gardener to join our established and supportive Parks and Open Spaces Shared Service team, working across Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils, to undertake a series of horticultural tasks including grass cutting, shrub bed maintenance, floral displays, sports pitch maintenance and hedge cutting. Working across a variety of locations, you will help deliver high-quality horticultural standards that contribute to the attractiveness, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability of our communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the ongoing development of our shared service, supporting managers and leaders across two neighbouring local authorities. You’ll be at the heart of a varied and rewarding workload, helping to deliver high quality services to our communities.

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Ready to make a difference?

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise will be valued, your development supported, and your work will have a meaningful impact across two ambitious local authorities, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with us.

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How to apply

Apply online at: https://staffordandcannockjobs.engageats.co.uk

If you require alternative ways of applying or need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us on 01543 462621 or email us quoting the role number at:

✉ recruitment@cannockchasedc.gov.uk

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Closing date: Sunday 23rd August 2026

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Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils are Equal Opportunities Employers

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