Gardener X 2

**Job Details**:
As part of the Garden Team you will participate in a range of duties across all areas of the site. All team members have significant levels of skills, responsibility and collective ownership and will be expected to perform all aspects of garden maintenance.

The day-to day management and presentation of the Garden, including:

- Supporting the care and maintenance of seasonal bedding where required. Supporting the care and maintenance of formal and informal lawn areas. Supporting the care and maintenance of the woody plant collection including, trees, shrubs, roses and climbing plants. Supporting the care and maintenance of hedges and topiary. Supporting the care and maintenance of herbaceous plants including some aquatics and bulbous plants. The day-to-day care of machinery and equipment. Participating in planning the work of the department with the Gardens Manager and Asst. Garden Manager Encourage a culture of collaborative working within the department and with other departments at Waddesdon, including Estates, Facilities, Visitor Services and Events and House Curators. At all times to maintain good working relations with all members of Waddesdon staff. Working alongside volunteers, assisting them where necessary and making sure that they know how valued they are within the team.

A horticultural qualification or a proven interest or track record in gardening and/or horticulture. Some level of practical experience in horticulture.
- Good people skills to build relationships with the public, colleagues and volunteers.
- A flexible, committed approach with willingness to work as the workload demands and across all the areas managed by the Gardens Department.
- Good team player
- Holding appropriate professional licences such as spraying would be an advantage.
- Drivers’ license essential