Hard Landscape Maintenance and Installation Team

Job Description

Full time, permanent position

£26,644 pa (to be reviewed in April 2026)

Do you want to be part of something amazing, and join one of the UK’s leading educational charities? A place where we are driven by a sheer love of plants, the natural world and the belief that we all can make the world a better place, and where you will be working alongside some of the best horticulturists in the country.

Our mission is to demonstrate and inspire positive action for the planet and we are looking for a Hard Landscape Technician to be a part of this journey.

The successful candidate will have at least two years of experience delivering high standards in the landscape/ building industry, and will have gained a range of experience such as e.g. stonework, fencing, setting out and slabbing. You will be familiar with a range of hand tools and operating machinery such as diggers, dumpers and tractors, a digger ticket is preferable. You will be interested in hard landscape practices and working with sustainable materials and systems to assist in delivering Eden’s mission.

You will need to be a team player, and be highly motivated and enthusiastic, with good communication skills and happy to work in all weather.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 15 th April 2026

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Role Purpose

Maintains and develops the existing landscapes and ecosystems within Eden, protecting, enhancing and sustaining Eden’s living theatre as a leading green destination. Developing and implementing hard landscaping and planting schemes as directed by the management to the highest possible level.

Different roles within this job family:

General Technician: Your work is in the technical support area of horticulture/landscaping, environmental controls, implementation of new exhibits, landscape stabilisation and groundwork in general.

Job Family Definition

Roles within Horticulture (Cultivation, Education and Landscape) job family are dedicated to understanding, developing, designing, protecting, sharing, teaching and managing Eden's living collection of plants, while supporting the wider horticultural team in a landscape environment where visitors and students are encouraged to experience and learn about plants, habitats and eco-systems and their importance in providing a sustainable future.

                                                                                                                        

Key accountabilities

• Maintains the horticulture exhibits and living landscapes. Securing Eden’s long and short-term horticultural and landscape planning to be implemented in time and with quality expected considering the environmental strategy, ethical values and educational aspirations of Eden.
• Monitors, evaluates and gives feedback to the management for improvement of quality, efficiency and experience. Ensuring all activities are carried out with adequate training and instruction in compliance with company policy and Health & Safety regulations.
• Determines the requirements for supplies and equipment.
• Actively engages and interacts with external professionals, visitors and colleagues, providing practical guidance and imparting field knowledge to promote and enhance Eden’s reputation as a leading attraction in the area of agronomy, landscape design, green tourism and ethnobotany.
• Actively promotes the work of horticulture within other areas of the organisation, thereby developing and maintaining the culture of collaboration and co-operation across all departments and functions. Imparts specialist knowledge and skills to ensure the successful delivery of Eden’s programmes.

 

 

Demands of the Role

Education & qualifications

Preferred level of education - Level 2 with additional qualifications within construction/ landscaping/ horticulture. Useful additional job-specific qualifications e.g digger/ dumper ticket, experience driving tractors and using trailers, and competent in a range of landscape activities e.g fencing, slabbing Cornish hedging etc.

Knowledge & skills

Minimum of 2 years’ experience preferred within the field of landscape / horticulture preferably with identified specialised skills. The job holder must possess a willingness to excel and eagerness to learn and develop within the field.

Decision- making

Ability to work alone as well in small teams and make balanced practical decisions on plans and priorities.

Resourcefulness

Collaborates with colleagues and other staff to devise innovative and practical ways to improve planting schemes, habitats, landscaping and foremost knowledge transfer. The job holder will be required to be flexible and use creative thinking to resolve unusual practical challenges or situations.

People & asset management

Implements projects by example within a small dedicated and knowledgeable horticultural/landscaping team, students and designated volunteers and providing on-the-job training to students as required. A shared responsibility for the health, integrity, maintenance and presentation of Eden’s living collection.

Communication & visitor experience

Effective oral and written communication skills are important for this role which requires the job holder to engage and interact with a variety of visitors, colleagues and students in various situations requiring the use of a range of techniques and approaches. Visitor engagement includes some media writing, public walk/talks, and alike.

Operational environment

The role regularly requires physical effort and prolonged working on slopes within a variety of demanding and at times harsh climatic environments.

Character

The job requires a decisive, practical orientated, flexible, communicative person with a social and creative personality who cares about the world we live in and understand and agrees to the Eden mission. Someone with a positive responsible outlook wishing to make a difference in this world.

Ability and willingness to work hard in all conditions, to be willing to ‘muck in’ with the team to achieve high quality results while responding to strict deadlines. Willingness to learn and expand their skillset while responding to Eden’s unique infrastructure. Positive mindset to respond to challenges.

Additional features

The job holder is required to continuously develop their technical expertise and skills while keeping abreast of current Health & Safety regulations.

Job Details

• Job Family
• Horticulture

• Pay Type
• Salary