Seasonal Gardener

Full Time, Fixed Term until 28th February 2027

You will be working outdoors in parks and green spaces in Bristol. As part of a team, you will help ensure parks are clean and well managed and are welcoming and attractive places to visit.

You could be carrying out horticultural tasks such as grass cutting and shrub pruning; or helping to ensure parks are clean and that bins are regularly emptied and maintained.

This is a fixed term contract 37 hours per week running until 28th February 2026.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 5th November 2026.

A driving licence is essential to help us to deliver the service efficiently across the city.

You will be provided with all uniform and safety equipment and training to carry out your role safely.

What do I need to have?

You will have a flexible approach to work, be required to work weekends on a rota basis if necessary and you will need to be able to meet the physical demands of the role.

You will have a strong customer focus and be prepared to work both in a small team and on your own at different times.

The post may operate across a range of sites throughout the city in all weathers but will be based at the Eastville Depot near Ikea.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation.

Join us and you'll receive a generous rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be successful in being shortlisted for interview and short assessment, please submit your CV using the upload option, and complete the supporting summary page explaining how you meet the essential criteria set out in the Person Specification.

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.

For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.

If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

If you have any further questions or would like to know more after reading the job advert along with the attached job paperwork, then please contact Mary O'Connell (Parks Supervisor) on mary.Oconnell@bristol.gov.uk or call on 07823546474.

Bristol City Council are not offering sponsorship for this role.

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young people, Black and racially minoritised, Disabled, LGBTQ+ and Female candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.

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