Propagation Co-ordinator - Kevock Garden Plants

The Role:

• To take on a wide range of propagation tasks to produce plants on this plant nursery (including seed sowing, pricking out, taking cuttings, potting on, dividing, etc).
• To oversee/ train others (including both employees and volunteers).
• To plan & co-ordinate the work of the propagation team and the work in the potting shed.
• Other tasks on the nursery as required.

The Candidate:

Essential:

• Team player.
• Well organised.
• Knowledge of plants / Experience of working in horticulture.
• Ability to supervise and share skills with others.
• Able to undertake physical tasks including lifting boxes of plants, bags of compost, pushing trolleys, etc.

Desirable:

• Experience of propagation.
• Experience of planning and coordinating a team.
• Interested in working out how to grow difficult and demanding plants.
• Some background in coming alongside people experiencing disadvantage.
• Ready to seek advice and willing to learn.
• Experience of training or supervising.
• Full Driving licence.

To find out more or to apply, please email info@kevockgarden.co.uk. If applying for the role, please include:

• Your CV.
• A covering letter outlining why you are interested in this post and the experience, skills and knowledge you would bring.
• 2 references (1 professional & 1 character).