Gardener


Company:	City of London Corporation
Salary:	£33230-36500 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southbank Estates, SE1 0BH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	2 Oct 2026

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Summary

City of London Corporation

The City of London Corporation is looking for an experienced and motivated Gardener to help maintain gardens and open green spaces across its housing estates to a high standard. This is a practical, resident-focused role that supports the enjoyment, recreation and safety of residents and visitors. 

Working as part of a local estate team, you will complete scheduled and reactive gardening tasks, including grass cutting, strimming, pruning, weeding, planting and soft landscaping. You will also use and carry out routine maintenance of horticultural tools and machinery, report defects and estate issues, and help ensure safe working practices are followed. 

At quieter times of the gardening year, you may be asked by the Estate Supervisor to support colleagues with general cleaning, caretaking, grounds maintenance, bulk waste collection and scheduled deep-cleaning tasks. You will also provide a courteous and helpful service to residents and contractors. 

About you 

You will need: 

a horticultural or other relevant professional qualification (preferred), or substantial equivalent professional experience 

substantial professional experience of gardening or grounds maintenance to a high standard 

experience of safely using horticultural machinery, such as lawnmowers, strimmers and hedge cutters, including identifying and resolving minor faults 

good knowledge of health and safety in gardening and grounds maintenance, including safe use of equipment, chemicals and manual handling 

good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and residents 

a flexible, self-motivated approach, with the ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative 

basic IT skills, including the use of mobile devices and email 

an understanding of the needs of social housing residents and a commitment to providing a professional service. 

Working arrangements 

The working days are Monday to Friday 8am-4pm with a 1-hour break. The role is physically demanding and involves regular outdoor work throughout the year in a range of weather conditions. It also requires lone working for periods of time. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain a Basic Disclosure & Barring Service check.  

The City of London Corporation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.

Closing date: 23:59pm on 2 October 2026.

Interviews will be held 20 October 2026.

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