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The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Horticulturist. Do you enjoy working outside, as part of a team that makes a direct difference to the communities of Doncaster? We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our Street Scene team. Although experience in horticulture or grounds maintenance is a benefit, it is not essential for the role of Street Scene Horticulturist. We need someone with a positive attitude who works well in a team and is committed to delivering an excellent service every day. We will provide training to allow you to use a variety of grounds maintenance machinery to deliver works including grass cutting, weeding, planting, and ground preparation. The role works directly in the community on sites across Doncaster, giving you the chance to see the difference Street Scene makes to local residents. If you want to be part of a team dedicated to delivering outstanding service to our residents by maintaining and enhancing Doncaster’s public spaces, this could be the opportunity for you. We will provide full uniform and PPE and an opportunity for further development in the future. If you are interested and want to find more about joining our mission to keep Doncaster’s public spaces beautiful and welcoming, please contact us on the numbers below. Apply now to be part of a team dedicated to excellence in service and community pride. In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book. Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria. If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk or visit their website www.advancedoncaster.co.uk for further details. Shortlisting and interviews to be confirmed. For further details please contact: Katie Taylor at katie.taylor@doncaster.gov.uk or Bob Allan at bob.allan@doncaster.gov.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr

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