Assistant Gardener

3 days ago


Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom The National Trust Full time
Assistant Gardener - Liverpool

Summary

***INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY PLEASE***

*Internal Applicants only

Our colleagues work for the National Trust in many locations and sometimes don't have easy access to internal vacancy listings. Using the internet ensures we can reach as many of our colleagues as possible. We appreciate that this can be frustrating for external talent. Do note that some roles are released externally after an initial period of time.As Assistant Gardener, you'll be working with a team to deliver the day-to-day care of the garden and maintain high presentation standards. This role will include a range of practical tasks to develop, improve and look after the garden and contribute to the delivery of projects.?
Hours: Part time 18.75 hours per week, flexible and includes weekends
Salary: £11.64 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Interviews: 2nd or 4th July - TBC

What it's like to work here

In this role, you'll report to the Head Gardener, as well as working with the gardener and our team of dedicated garden volunteers (approx 40).

What you'll be doing

Daily responsibilities may include assisting with the planting and maintaining of shrub and borders, mulching, hedge cutting and lawn mowing. You'll talk to the public every day, answering a variety of garden-related questions and talking about what you are doing with pride.

There will be the requirement to work weekends in term times & bank holidays. We're looking for someone with a practical approach to work, getting the day-to-day work done and a passion for plants. The role can sometimes be physically challenging, and we use a wide range of machinery and equipment to help us get our work done.

Who we're looking for

We'd love to hear from you if you are:

comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable wayable to work alone or under direction and as part of a teampositive with the drive to get things donekeen to learn new thingsfocused on detailpassionate about the work you do and happy to share this with visitors and have a driving licence, which is essential for this role.

The package

The 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 salaryFree entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)Tax free childcare schemeRental deposit loan schemeSeason ticket loanPerks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discountsHoliday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteriaFlexible working whenever possibleEmployee assistance programmeFree parking at most locationsIndependent financial adviceClick here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
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