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VACANCY: PENZANCE COUNCIL ASSISTANT GARDENER / GROUNDSPERSON

HOURS: Full time – 37 hours per week

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent

SALARY RANGE: SCP 7-10 (£26,403 – £27,694)

Closing date for applications: Sunday 2 August 2026

Penzance Council currently has an opportunity for an Assistant Gardener to join the Leisure and Amenities Team.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and have a wide range of horticultural skills, but more importantly, a positive, can-do attitude.  Duties will include all horticultural elements associated with Penlee Park, general grounds person responsibilities, parish wide weeding programme and any other areas falling under the management remit of the Penzance Council.

You will have a good understanding of the importance of Health and Safety requirements. The role includes working with members of the public so good interpersonal skills are required.

If you are a flexible, forward thinking team player who enjoys working outdoors to improve our local environment and open spaces then we would like to hear from you. 

The closing date for applications is Sunday 2nd August 2026.

If you would like to discuss the vacancy, please ring Ben Brosgall (Leisure & Amenities Manager) on 01736 363405.

How to apply

Please download and complete the application form and monitoring form below, and send to [email protected] or Penzance Council, Penlee Centre, Penlee Park, Penzance TR18 4HE

Closing date for applications: Sunday 2 August 2026


We employ a range of staff, including:

Together the teams, led by the Town Clerk, are responsible for implementing the decisions made by Council to support and enhance the community by delivering our strategic aims.

The Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to developing its team through ongoing training and development.

Benefits of working for Penzance Council include:

Please note, application forms must be completed for all positions – we do not accept Curriculum Vitaes.

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