Working pattern: 37 hours per week (Mondays to Thursdays: 8 hours per day and Fridays: 5 hours per day with some occasional weekend work) based at the Town Council’s compound at Butterwick Road Cemetery, Sedgefield and reporting to the Head Gardener & Cemetery Superintendent.
Applicants must have an NVQ Level 2 or similar in horticulture and at least 2 years professional gardening experience. Applicants will also need good all-round horticultural skills, the ability to work to a consistently high standard, be competent in the use of horticultural equipment, be self-motivated, able to take directions and adapt to change.
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in designing, planting and maintaining the Town’s floral displays as well as working across the Town Council’s open spaces, undertaking varied work following an annual work plan which includes some cemetery work.
With this role there is the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme and to undertake an NVQ Level 3 in Horticulture via block release.
This role is paid in accordance with NJC Local Government pay scales
Grade 4 £25,583 – £26,825 (with pay awards agreed nationally).
Closing date for applications is midnight on 14th June 2026. This position is subject to satisfactory references and medical clearance plus completion of a successful six-month probationary period.
For a copy of the job description, person specification and application form contact: town.clerk@sedgefieldtowncouncil.gov.uk