Job title: Senior Chargehand Gardener
Salary: C3 £29,777.04 - £31,364.04
Hours: 37
Contract: Full Time
Location: Area East
Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.
About you
As a Senior Chargehand Gardener you will bring to the role:
- Lead and motivate a team of gardener’s.
- Embrace the Council Values.
- Spend Money Wisely.
- Treat people fairly and with respect.
- Encourage staff to be their best and encourage advancement through training.
About the role
The Senior Chargehand will have the ability to motivate their staff and ensure that the job gets done. Responsible for the upkeep of parks and green spaces, working with our partners in schools and social homes. Keeping accurate records and storing information correctly.
What we offer you
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:
- a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
- membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
- flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
- a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
- a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
How to apply
Please complete the online application form.
Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.
If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Jennie Atkinson, Leading Area Officer. Call 0113 3788186 or emailJennie.Atkinson@Leeds.gov.uk
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is ranked 70 on the Stonewall Equality Index 2023. We are also an age-friendly employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.
All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job Description
Job purpose
To organise and undertake, on a day to day basis, the available resources in order to complete gardening maintenance and horticultural operations and to ensure that correct work related records are kept.
Responsibilities
- The organisation, undertaking and completion of all grounds maintenance and horticultural operations within the defined working district.
- The supervision and training of staff, including seasonal staff, trainees, volunteers and work placements.This will also include the driving from one area of work within the Leeds City boundaries to another, in order to supervise staff and to check on work progression.
- To assist the staff under the postholder’s control in gardening operations, involving digging, planting out, weeding, shrub maintenance, hard and soft landscaping.The work will involve digging and repetitive lifting of heavy objects outside in all weathers.
- The accurate completion and return of relevant inspection and other records, staff timesheets and other administrative duties as required.
- To ensure that Climate, Energy & Green Space’s Safety Policy and relevant risk assessments are adhered to by the staff under the post holder’s control.
- To deputise for the Area Officer as may be required.
- Where necessary, to implement the Authority’s Grievance and Disciplinary procedures.
- To undertake any training as is deemed necessary to improve performance.
- To ensure that the applicable sections of Parks and Countryside’s Green Policy are followed and that the correct monitoring procedures are adhered to.
- The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 in Amenity Horticulutre or equivalent and can demonstrate actively working towards gaining NVQ Level 3 is a desirable element. Candidates without formal qualifications will be considered for the post.
- PA1 /PA6 spraying certificate.
Essential requirementsIt is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.
Essential Behavioural and other Characteristics
- Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.
- Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
- Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
- Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
- Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
- Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
- Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
- Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council.
- Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
- The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.
