Opening Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 8:00 AM Deadline: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 4:00 PM Reporting to the Assistant General Foreperson or Executive Parks & Landscape Officer and/or Senior Parks and Landscape Officer and/or appropriate officer the Assistant Gardener is responsible for supporting the maintenance and development of Cork City’s parks, gardens, and open spaces. The role involves executing horticultural tasks, ensuring high standards of presentation, and contributing to the city’s environmental and biodiversity goals.   The successful candidate will work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative, pride in their work, and a commitment to Cork City Council’s values of sustainability, inclusivity, and public service excellence.   Candidates should ensure that they have read the  Job Specification (link)  and  Candidate Information Booklet (link )...

The Candidate  It is desirable that candidates demonstrate through their application form and at the  interview that he/she has:  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  Excellent team leadership skills  Ability to work independently or within multi-disciplined teams  Problem-solving skills  Planning and organisational skills  A good understanding of safety management in the workplace, including Health & Safety legislation and regulations.  Reached a good standard of general education which will enable him/her to perform satisfactorily the duties of the post;  Knowledge and experience of landscaping and arboriculture practices involved in the construction and management of parks and open spaces.  Knowledge and experience of the construction, maintenance & management of playgrounds, outdoor gyms and skateparks.  Experience in technical drawings, with the ability to...

Experienced Craft Gardener – Private Estate, West Wicklow An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Experienced Craft Gardener to join the team on a beautiful 250-acre private estate and stud farm located in the idyllic village of Grangecon , West Wicklow. At the heart of the estate is a charming Tudor-style residence, nestled in a peaceful glen on the eastern edge of the village. Surrounded by rolling parkland, ancient trees, and views of the Wicklow Mountains to the east and Kildare’s equestrian heartlands to the west , the estate offers a truly inspiring working environment. The gardens include a one-acre walled garden with both formal and informal plantings, a productive area with polytunnels and a glasshouse for growing fruit, vegetables, and flowers, as well as ornamental beds, ponds, lakes, woodlands , and an evolving orchard . The estate owner has a strong interest in biodiversity, rewilding , and the planting of native species , and the...

The National Botanic Gardens (NBG) in Glasnevin (Dublin), Kilmacurragh (Wicklow) and the John F. Kennedy Arboretum (Wexford) host the largest scientific plant collections in Ireland, containing plants and buildings of national and international significance. In addition, the expertise within these institutes supports Ireland's natural biodiversity and involves collaborations with the botanical, horticultural and forestry sectors. The OPW is now recruiting a Director of the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious, enthusiastic, suitably qualified, experienced professional with a strong track record of leadership and management. Reporting to a Principal Officer, the Director will have a key leadership role in the OPW’s heritage management structure. They will lead and manage staff, including scientists, gardeners, interpretative guides and administrative staff across all locations under the Director’s responsibility. They...

Our client is seeking an experienced and qualified Craft Gardener for their 18th-century demesne of 300 acres set under the Wicklow mountains, with over 27 acres including walled gardens, an arboretum, and pleasure grounds (which are overseen annually by Mr. Tom Stuart Smith). The garden is open to the public 60 days a year.  The varied and interesting role offers an enthusiastic and motivated individual the opportunity to work in beautiful surroundings in a small, supportive team. What you'll do: We currently have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and knowledgeable Craft Gardener to join our team. What you'll need: You must have a proven track record, including experience in the maintenance of rose gardens, perennial borders, and glasshouse/indoor plants Have a thorough knowledge of the cultivation of plants Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, embracing a high level of attention to detail Ability to work as part of and...