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Head Gardener

Head Gardener

Organisation: Springhill Hospice

Locations: Rochdale

Salary: from £29,767.00 to £32,825.00

Working Hours: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)

Type: Permanent

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Job Description

The function of the Head Gardener is to ensure the provision of a gardening and grounds maintenance service to Springhill Hospice and other local satellite properties, including the efficient operation of the allotment.  The post holder will be responsible for the recruitment, retention, training, and day-to-day management of the garden volunteer team. The Head Gardener will also contribute to fundraising and marketing activities, designing and enhancing the gardens and the procuring of materials and equipment. 

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Role Type/Cause: Arts, Culture, Heritage, Environment, Maintenance

This position can not be job shared

This position is not suitable as a secondment opportunity

Contact Name: Michelle Hurst

Contact Details: 01706 649920

Application Instructions:

For an application pack please email [email protected] 


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Closes on 24 October 2025

Interviews on 4 November 2025

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