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Job description

Purpose and Function of Post Responsible for the day-to-day caretaking, upkeep and horticultural operation of Maghera Walled Garden, including the wider Council landholding / site including service access areas. Co-ordination of garden staff, volunteers and the public, local stakeholders, and maintaining facility records ensuring a high standard public service is provided. Key holder for the facility. The Council may retain a list of reserve candidates arising from this recruitment campaign, for any vacancies which may arise which are the same or similar and are of an equal grade of pay. This list will be valid for 12 months. Another similar vacancy is defined as a post with a similar job description and person specification and on the same salary scale, which may be in a different department or duration to the vacancy initially advertised. Another similar vacancy does not include posts where the similarity relates solely to the salary scale. A Practical Assessment may form part of the selection process.

Responsibilities

• To develop and manage the ongoing maintenance of the Victorian Walled Garden from an ornamental/ amenity horticultural and historical perspective and to ensure the highest standards of presentation, maintenance.
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Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Certificate in Chemical Spraying and Handling (Pa1 & Pa6) or equivalent.
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