Ellon Castle Gardens

We are recruiting for a full-time gardener

Ellon Castle Gardens is a registered charitable trust and company limited by guarantee working on behalf of the community of Ellon to restore, preserve and steward the Castle Gardens, adjacent woodland, parkland and castle ruins for the benefit of the community.​⁣

We are seeking an enthusiastic full-time gardener to manage the day to day practical maintenance of all horticultural aspects and tasks to develop, enhance and conserve the garden and contribute to making it a significant tourist attraction and resource for the community. ​⁣

You will be expected to work to a high horticultural standard, be responsible for managing volunteers working in the Gardens, work with the Board of Trustees and be able to prioritise workloads. ​⁣

This exciting post will provide the opportunity to be involved in the continued restoration of this idyllic and special community asset. ​⁣

Working hours will be 40 hours a week on 5 out of 7 days with an attractive salary, commensurate with experience, plus pension contribution.​⁣

Further details of the job can be obtained by emailing the Chairman, Stuart Wale: swale@elloncastlegardens.net​⁣

Candidates interested in the role should send a full CV and letter of application, including the names of two referees who can be consulted. ​⁣

Applications can be made by post to: ​ ​⁣
Stuart Wale, ​⁣
Chairman, ​⁣
Ellon Castle Gardens Office, ​⁣
11 The Square, ​⁣
Ellon, ​⁣
Aberdeenshire ​⁣
AB41 9JB ​⁣

Or by email to: swale@elloncastlegardens.net⁣

Closing date for applications: 30th October 2020

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