Assistant Community Gardener at Hammersmith United Charities

Position Assistant Community Gardener
Posted 04 Jun 2026
Expired 04 Jul 2026
Company Hammersmith United Charities
Location London | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Job Description
Assistant Community Gardener
Hammersmith United Charities is seeking an Assistant Community Gardener to work jointly with our Community Gardener in caring for our award-winning communal gardens. This role is vital in ensuring our gardens remain a warm, inviting space for residents and visitors throughout the year.

Role Overview

  • Salary: £28,000 PA (pro rata)
  • Hours: 4 Days/30 Hours per week
  • Location: Across two Almshouses in Hammersmith (John Betts House and Sycamore House)
  • Accountability: Reports to the Head of Housing & Property

Key Responsibilities

  • Horticulture: Maintain lawns to the highest standards, including mowing, fertilizing, and weeding. Tend to herbaceous borders, shrubs, and trees
  • Sustainability: Manage composting systems (including Bokashi) and utilize sustainable practices like water-wise gardening and cultivating wild areas for biodiversity
  • Community Engagement: Develop opportunities for residents to garden to improve wellbeing, providing at least four workshops and one garden-related trip annually
  • Events: Prepare gardens for the London Open Gardens weekend and annual competitions
  • Health & Safety: Maintain all tools and machinery, ensure safe working environments, and perform "winter weather" tasks like salting and snow clearance

Person Specification

  • Qualifications: Formal Horticultural qualification (e.g., RHS Level 2 or equivalent)
  • Experience: Practical experience in horticulture and working in physically demanding roles
  • Skills: High levels of manual dexterity and the ability to communicate effectively with residents, contractors, and volunteers
  • Attributes: A supportive team player who is adaptable, resilient, and committed to personal development

How to Apply

  • If you have any questions or are unsure about whether this is for you, please feel free to
  • contact Victoria Cripps onfor an informal chat.

Please complete the Application Form and send to
along with your CV by midday on 5 th June 2026.

Job Info:

  • Company: Hammersmith United Charities
  • Position: Assistant Community Gardener
  • Work Location: London
  • Country: GB

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