Assistant Gardener

2 weeks ago


Penrith, Cumbria, United Kingdom National Trust Full time

If you want a career in Gardening, we can offer you some of the most beautiful outdoor spaces in the UK to work in.


You'll love working outdoors and understand that our gardens and grounds are as significant as our mansion houses and our historical places.

Our visitors tell us how much they enjoy the peace and tranquillity of our well-kept outdoor spaces, which makes your role vital in making sure they have an amazing experience.


Acorn Bank is open 7 days a week, therefore it's useful if you can be available to work a regular weekend day as part of a garden-team rota.

We usually work 9am to 5pm.

Interviews will be held on 11th April


What it's like to work here:Our gardening team is made up for 4 staff and a small team of dedicated volunteers, all with different skill sets and working closely together.

We work in a supportive learning environment helping one another to make Acorn Bank gardens the best they can be.

This tranquil garden is renowned for its herb collections and fruit orchards.

The imposing house has only been open to the public since 2012 and the team is working hard to develop the visitor experience.

Acorn Bank offers a supportive and collaborative working environment where the small team is highly involved in the business planning process.

If you are creative and energetic and would like to contribute to the success of this welcoming property, the team would love to hear from you.

Click here for more information about this location

What you'll be doing:

You'll assist in making sure that the gardens are maintained to a high standard and be passionate and enthused by plants.

This role will include a range of practical horticultural tasks to develop, enhance and conserve the garden and contribute to the delivery of projects.

You'll be helping with hard and soft landscaping and general maintenance of the garden, such as mulching, pruning, leaf clearing and weeding.

You'll support with the planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants. You'll be helping to cut the hedges and mow our fine lawns.

You'll also assist garden volunteers and support and help them to make the most of their time here.

You'll be expected to interact with the public on a daily basis, answering the many questions, or help out with gardening workshops, tours and helping set up events when needed.


Please also read the full role profile attached to this advert.

Who we're looking forWe'd love to hear from you if you are:

  • Comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable way
  • Able to work alone or under direction and as part of a team
  • Positive with the drive to get things done
  • Keen to learn new things
  • Focused on detail
  • Passionate about the work you do and happy to share this with visitors.
The packageThe National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve.

We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.


  • Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
  • Free entry to National Trust properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
  • Tax free childcare scheme
  • Rental deposit loan scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
  • Flexible working whenever possible
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Free parking at most locations
  • Independent financial advice

Requirements :
Compliance.
Eligibility to Work in the UK
Fixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw to 30/04/25)
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