Gardener

5 months ago


Wolverhampton, 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.

**What it's like to work here:This vacancy is included in a trial of the ‘Disability Confident’ scheme (level 1).**

The home of a local industrialist, Wightwick Manor is one of only a few surviving examples of a house built and furnished under the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement. The rich collection features many original wallpapers, fabrics and furnishings by William Morris, artwork by Rossetti and Burne-Jones. The manor sits in an attractive Arts and Crafts garden which reflects the style and character of the house and is Grade II listed in its own right.

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What you'll be doing:As a hands-on Gardener, you’ll assist the Head Gardener in making sure that the gardens and outdoor working areas are maintained to a high standard. 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 regularly engaging and supervising small teams of volunteers in the general maintenance of the garden; you’ll support with the planning, growing, planting and maintenance herbaceous and annual plants, and will take an active role in planting and maintaining trees and shrubs. You’ll be expected to cut the hedges to high level of finish, prune shrubs (including many different types of roses) judicially and efficiently for varying effects at different times of year and you will be passionate about caring for the different grassed areas including formal lawns and wild-flower areas to reflect the requirements of the design.

You'll also be encouraged to take ownership of certain key areas in the gardens; for example the kitchen / nursery garden - which aims to be productive all-year round including an offer of cut-flowers for display in the manor and development of the tender greens display in the newly restored Peach House. You’ll be expected to welcome the public on a daily basis, answering the many questions and you'll offer further support to the property by getting involved with gardening workshops, tours helping set up events when needed.

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

Who we're looking forTo be successful in this role you should be able to demonstrate the below:

- Demonstrate a passion for nature, heritage and the outdoors
- Able to engage with visitors to ensure they understand the value of your work
- Help create a great place to work, sharing common goals
- Have proven practical gardening/horticulture experience, as well as a strong knowledge of plants
- Be able to work safely, with risk assessments and compliance with safety procedures
- Competence with machinery and equipment including tractor, ride-on mowers, pedestrian mowers, hedgecutters and strimmers
- A full UK driving licence

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
Permanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw)


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