Thames Valley Police
Do you find yourself listening to gardener's question time wishing you had a place to prune?
Are you interested in supporting the welfare of officers and staff?
Can you wield a pair of secateurs with some idea of what to prune and what to leave?
Then we need you for our Police Memorial Garden at Sulhamstead!
We are looking for an enthusiastic gardener perhaps once or twice a week to provide gardening caring responsibilities for the Police memorial Garden at Sulhamstead, this will include grass cutting (hand mower) pruning of plants and shrubs, weed clearing in gravel strips, patio and stone care (wash & brush) cleaning of memorial garden plaques displaying our fallen officers. The work will entail light / medium levels of activity. Movement and management of tools on site will be required. There will be guidance and direction on activity from established trust members, with full expectations of the role demonstrated.
If you have a few hours to spare per week then please complete the online application form. If you have any queries on completing the application form, please contact People Services Recruitment Department on 0845 2 66 66 77, quoting reference 23199.
Please use Google Chrome when completing your application, wherever possible, as this will enhance performance.
Please note this vacancy will be removed once sufficient candidates have been sourced.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 22 March 2026
As a volunteer within the police service, you will be subjected to a level of police vetting. The level will be dependent upon the role and it’s access requirements. With the higher levels of vetting, applicants could be asked to provide details of family members, partner, partner’s parents and co-residents, as well as additional information regarding their own personal circumstances. This process is required to ensure that Thames Valley Police comply with the legislation of the Vetting Code of Practice.
At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.
Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
