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3 months ago

Kendal, 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 as well as one of the largest plant collections in Europe.

If you are passionate about horticulture and would like to contribute to the success of this welcoming and progressive garden, the team would love to hear from you.


Duration:18 months fixed term contract

Salary:
£22,152pa

Hours:37.5 hours per week. We run a 7 day operation here at Sizergh so you'll need to work weekends on a rota basis. We always plan rotas well in advance and will work with your other commitments wherever possible.

Provisional interviews:
week commencing 24th April however...


What it's like to work here:This is a fantastic opportunity to work within an historic setting and be a part of an energetic and talented team which is made up of 4 staff and a 60 strong team of dedicated volunteers.

We work closely together in a supportive learning environment helping one another to make Sizergh's garden the best it can be.


The Grade 2 Listed Garden of 14 acres is horticulturally complex and diverse so no two days will be the same.

Renowned for its productive kitchen garden and stumpery, as well as being home to the largest limestone rock garden in the UK and holding four national collections of Hardy Fern, the gardens are continually evolving and developing.

Click here for more information about this location

What you'll be doing:

As a hands-on Gardener, you'll assist in making sure that the gardens are maintained and presented to an exceptionally high standard throughout the year, the garden only closes one day in the year You'll be hard working and enthused and knowledgeable about the varied plants within the garden.

The role will include a range of practical horticultural tasks to develop, enhance and conserve the garden and contribute to the delivery of projects under the supervision of the Head Gardener.

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 daily, last year we welcomed over 138K visitors so you will be confident answering their many questions or help with gardening workshops and tours 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:

  • Have proven practical gardening/horticulture experience, as well as a strong knowledge of plants
  • Are able to work alone or under direction and as part of a team
  • Are positive with the drive to get things done
  • Are keen to learn new things
  • Are focused on detail
  • Are passionate about the work you do and happy to share this with visitor's and volunteers
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 places 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 30/11/24)