Westway Trust is seeking an enthusiastic part time Gardener who will take immense pride in the maintenance and development of the grounds and gardens across the Trust's 23 acres of land. You will be an effective, efficient and safety conscious gardener who ultimately will ensure the Trust's grounds and gardens and green spaces are always kept healthy and beautiful. This role will be critical to ensuring management of a vibrant, diverse and thriving estate.

Key responsibilities of the role include but not limited to:

  • Gardening duties will include: Planting, monitoring the health of all plants and green spaces, watering and feeding plants, pruning trees and shrubs, fertilising and mowing lawns, weeding, dealing with pests and diseases, and keeping green spaces and walkways clean and clear of debris and litter / waste. 
  • Working as part of the Grounds and Gardens team to maintain and improve soft and hard landscaping on Trust land as directed.
  • Assisting in keeping Westway Trust’s land clean and tidy and reporting any damage.
  • Co-operating with the Facilities Team, Events Team and other Westway Staff to deliver support to events as part of the wider organisation.
  • Welcoming volunteers and community groups onto the estate to learn from the Grounds and Gardens team.
  • Ensuring all relevant Health and Safety standards are adhered to with regards to personal safety, and the safety of members of the public using the gardens.
  • Being responsible for the proper use, maintenance and safe storage of all plant, machinery, tools and equipment such as leaf blowers, strimmers, hedgecutters, graffiti removal equipment and mowers.
  • Undertake planned and unplanned garden maintenance work on Trust grounds as directed.
  • Engaging positively with the public and the diverse community in North Kensington and in accordance with our Equalities policies.

Knowledge and Experience:

  • Experience as a gardener.
  • Good communication skills and team working skills.
  • Ability to work using initiative and be proactive, reliable and flexible.
  • Good knowledge of plants, horticulture, horticultural processes and good plant identification skills.
  • Practical ability to use and maintain tools.
  • Experience of working in public open spaces.
  • Knowledge of relevant health and safety procedures.
  • Experience of managing greenhouse/indoor plants and plant propagation.
  • Knowledge of pests and diseases and how to eliminate them.
  • Demonstrable commitment to biodiversity and improving green spaces.
  • Demonstrable understanding of the needs of diverse communities and a commitment to equality of opportunity.

Desirable:

  • Driver’s license

To view the full job description click on 'job description' under 'Key Info' on the left hand side. 

Benefits of working for Westway Trust:

  • Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
  • Investor in People (IiP) employer
  • Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days (pro-rated for part-time staff) per year + statutory bank holidays
  • Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
  • Pension scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Sick pay scheme
  • Season ticket / bicycle loan
  • Free eye test voucher

If you would like assistance on filling out the questions on the application form, please send us an email to HR@westway.org or give us a call on 020 8962 5720 and ask for HR.

The application deadline is Sunday 14 September 2025 when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview.  However, we reserve the right to close the application early.  An early application is strongly recommended.