Gardener

6 months ago


Dorking, United Kingdom National Trust Full time

This position is a superb opportunity to develop your horticulture career in the National Trust. You’ll gain skills and hone existing ones whilst being supported by a community of extremely knowledgeable gardeners.

What it's like to work here:The garden is 30 acres in total. There’s a magnificent Rose Garden and a kitchen garden which grows food for the onsite café. The sweeping grounds are surrounded by glorious views of the surrey Hills. Natan Cointet, the new head gardener has ambitious plans to develop the garden. Extensive renovations of the garden are starting to take place. You’ll have a lasting impact on a historic garden, becoming part of its legacy.

Click here to learn more about this fascinating location.

What you'll be doing:As a hands-on Gardener you’ll play an important role to develop, enhance and conserve the garden.

You’ll be carrying out a range of practical tasks with hard and soft landscaping and general maintenance of the gardens, such as mulching, pruning, leaf clearing and weeding. There’s a large variety of garden features so you’ll be doing something different every day.

You’ll be passionate and enthusiastic about plants and horticulture.

You’ll also take ownership of specific areas within the garden, ensuring the highest standards are maintained and contributing to the garden’s legacy.

You’ll support garden volunteers helping them make the most of their time here. You’ll be expected to interact with the public on a daily basis, answering questions and helping out with workshops and tours.
**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:

- Trained as a professional gardener/horticulturalist with a good level of practical experience.
- RHS Level 2 or equivalent.
- Have proven practical gardening/horticulture experience, as well as a strong knowledge of plants
- Confidence to participate in garden activities and events
- Competence with machinery/equipment use and maintenance; including tractors, chainsaws, and pedestrian mowers with accreditation as required for Health and Safety compliance.

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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