Gardener

6 months ago


Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom National Trust Full time

We're looking for a Gardener to join the team at Ickworth. Using your horticultural skills, you’ll enhance our very diverse gardens, which include a unique Italianate Garden, the Albana Walk and a walled garden which we are gradually restoring.

Your commitment to high standards will impress our visitors and your enthusiasm to draw on history will ensure that our plans are delivered in the best possible way.

There may be a need for you to work weekends, evenings and public or bank holidays. Your line manager will be able to confirm the frequency required.

What it's like to work here:Reporting to the Head Gardener, you'll work closely with other Gardeners, Senior Gardener, volunteers and Head Gardener.

You'll join a small team of staff, supported by a large group of volunteers. A strong commitment to teamwork is therefore essential. Ickworth is a stunning location to work in and this is your opportunity to enrich the gardens’ beauty as one of our Gardeners.

What you'll be doing:As a Gardener, your days will be very varied but will include: planting, tending, mowing, propagating, pruning and so much more.

Your interactions with visitors and volunteers will be extremely important. Our visitors are eager to learn more about the gardens here and so questions and conversations will certainly arise.

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

- an enthusiastic horticulturist and hands-on gardener, who’s worked with hard landscaping before
- knowledgeable about plants, with a great eye for detail.
- experienced with machinery, including tractors, chainsaws, rotary and cylinder mowers, and with some knowledge of maintenance
- a driver with a full licence
- able to manage a demanding outdoor role
- good at talking to, and getting on with, all kinds of people
- equally confident working within a team, with volunteers or on your own
- able to keep to time, plan and meet deadlines

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
- EV car lease scheme
- Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most Trust places

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Permanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw)


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