Head Gardener

Why work for us? 

We’re on a journey to shape the future of policing in our three counties and we want you to be part of it. 

We value difference and believe in creating an inclusive working environment where our employees feel safe to make suggestions and voice their opinions. 

We want to show our staff that they’re valued, which is why we offer generous annual leave entitlements, flexible working opportunities and access to a host of staff associations to ensure you get the support you need when you start your career. 

After all, keeping people safe isn’t just a uniquely rewarding career, it’s one that rewards uniqueness. 

This is a full time position 

The closing date for this post is 12 noon on 22nd March 2023. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioners Estates Department based at the joint West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue headquarters. 

The main purpose of the role is to ensure that reactive and planned grounds maintenance is carried out on the estate to a high standard throughout the seasons. Managing a small team of gardeners, you will be hands on, also ensuring health and safety procedures are in place and adhered to. Some basic mechanical knowledge will be required to maintain garden machinery. 

This role is commutable from Kidderminster, Birmingham, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Hereford, Malvern, Ledbury, Evesham, Redditch, Bromsgrove, Bewdley, Droitwich Spa and Pershore and is just off junction 6 of the M5.  

We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone. 

We are also happy to talk flexible working where it is suitable for the role. 

If you require any support to complete your application or you have any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01905 718444 (press option 1 then 5) or email BOC.staff.recruitment.team@westmercia.police.uk (internally please use MyBop) 

To read more about the added benefits and rewards of working for West Mercia Police, please go to our website. 

Internal applicants who are in need of redeployment will be offered positions ahead of other candidates, subject to them passing a selection process. 

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