Vacancy

Closing date 20th February 2025

Community Flower Grower / Horticulturalist 

– closing date 20^th Feb 2025

Please send up to date CV to admin@tymhorau.cymru by the closing date, and 400 words about why you want the position. We will get back to you by the 25^th Feb. 

Job Description

• To oversee the growing of flowers at 3 sites, the care home in Machynlleth, the polytunnel in forge and the field in Cemaes. 
• To design the growing plans, arrange the potting and rearing and planting out, and oversee the growing and cutting areas
• To grow cut flowers to sell through Tymhorau shop. 
• To occasionally deliver or arrange flowers when required. 
• To advise line manager of tools and equipment required 
• To recruit at least 2 volunteers to work in the care home garden and possibly the polytunnel 
• To oversee the training of 1-2 school leavers with floristry and flower growing in July. 

Fixed term contract 7 months 

Starts 28th^st Feb 2025 until 30th Sept 2025

18 hours at £12.50 per hour (before deductions) 

Working days flexible over the week depending on jobs required

Holidays 15 days not including bank holidays 

Skills required 

• City of Guild Level 2 in Floristry 
• Experience of working in the horticulture 
• Experience of working with the elderly 
• Desire to learn more about horticulture with an aim to setting up own business 
• First Aid at Work qualification 

Personal attributes – 

Female – this is a project focusing on women

Motivated to share knowledge of floristry and horticulture with a wide range of women from 16 years to the elderly.

Ability to manage own workload and weekly hours depending on the jobs required – flower growing can require unusual hours and flexibility depending on what is growing and flowering at any one time

Must have own vehicle and be prepared to travel between the 3 sites.

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Volunteers

Roles becoming available in summer 2025