Grizedale Arts is a dynamic and influential cultural organisation active and impactful in local, national and international contexts. Our bases are Lawson Park (East of Lake, Coniston) and The Farmer's Arms (Lowick). We are looking for a Gardener or Senior Gardener to contribute to the care and development of the land and gardens at our two exceptional sites. We are seeking an experienced professional gardener: adaptable, resourceful and resilient, with a strong interest in how gardening and gardens can contribute to the ambitions and achievements of Grizedale Arts. Lawson Park's gardening team work together on Tuesdays only, so an ability to quickly assess the week's priorities and run all working days efficiently is vital. We favour low cost skills-based approaches such as growing from seed, making rather than buying, using ingenuity and the natural and human resources we have. General garden maintenance and management of plantings e.g. weeding, mulching, pruning, staking, deadheading, clearing spent foliage, planting etc To Apply: One document (max. 4 x A4 sides) including a letter of application & a CV uploaded on our online portal. Tell us about yourself, your experience, and why you want to work with us.Job Summary
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Job Requirements
Lawson Park regularly hosts residential volunteer groups who work in the garden, so a readiness to share knowledge and an enjoyment in working alongside less experienced gardeners is important, as is a capacity to talk to visitors and members of the public about the garden and the organisation, whilst remaining on task. At The Farmer's Arms you will often be the sole gardener, so you will need to be self-motivated and very well-organised. Job Responsibilities
Other grounds & outbuildings maintenance e.g. mowing, hedge maintenance, fencing, walling, drainage etc.
Assisting with container gardening, and polytunnel management and maintenance
Assisting with composting and waste disposal
Contributing to garden and outdoor space management & project planning
Pest and disease control through organic methods
Harvesting and processing of produce & cut flowers
Seasonal tasks e.g. watering, feeding, deck cleaning etc.
Management of habitats for biodiversity & rare species
Helping prepare for and staff garden open days and visits
Record keeping on our web-based database at www.lawsonpark.org/plants
Supporting garden volunteers
Helping to produce and deliver community and / or peer education events
Contributing to the cleaning and maintenance of staff facilities
Deputising for the Head Gardener when neededUseful Links
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