Brunswick Organic Nursery is a registered charity based in Bishopthorpe, York, which provides a productive and rewarding workplace environment for people with learning disabilities to grow and thrive in. We build skills and confidence, support wellbeing and develop independence through offering opportunities in different work areas. These include a contract gardening service for the local community, (growing plants at the garden nursery, growing organic fruit and vegetables), crafts, woodwork, cooking, and office administration.
Garden Services fulfils a wide range of gardening contracts which give our teams a variety of opportunities to develop their skills and confidence. From one-off landscaping and planting projects to regular garden maintenance; developing accessible or sensory gardens to building raised beds and ponds – the work our teams do is varied, rewarding and showcases their knowledge and abilities. We’re looking for someone with energy, enthusiasm and aspiration to enable others to develop, and to keep developing this area of Brunswick. You can find more information about the work of Garden Services on our website.
In addition to working with the teams, this role is responsible for managing the business and operational aspects of this service. This will include managing contracts, quoting for new jobs, preparing invoices, health and safety, and management of one other staff member.
You will need experience of managing a garden maintenance service or similar enterprise, strong knowledge of design, plants and garden maintenance and ideally, have experience of working to enable others in horticulture. You will have excellent organisational skills and be able to offer our customers great customer service. You must be able to build genuine connections with the people you work alongside, be able to think holistically about people and take responsibility for the team’s welfare whilst at work.
If you have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, a straight-forward approach and want a role that makes a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.
Location: Bishopthorpe York | Organisation: Brunswick Organic Nursery
Salary: £16,318 per annum (Full Time Equivalent £27,816, based 37.5 hours per week). | Job type: Part time | Hours: 22 hours per week
Benefits:
We offer full paid training, paid DBS check, 7 weeks holiday pro-rata (including bank holidays).
Closing date: 26-05-2026
How to apply:
Please visit our website www.brunswickyork.org.uk/vacancies/ to complete an application form and email to [email protected] (please include ‘Garden Services Team Leader application’ in the subject line)
Post to: Brunswick Organic Nursery, Appleton Road, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2RF
Hand to our office between 9am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Web link: Click here
Reference: Garden Services Team Leader (Fixed Term Contract)
Category:
Horticulture