Gardener

Renowned for its peaceful atmosphere, Malleny is the place to come for quiet contemplation in beautiful surroundings. The garden is a haven for plant lovers thanks to a large variety of colourful and fragrant flowers and shrubs. Malleny holds 150 varieties of rose, including a heritage collection of shrub roses.

Under direction of Head Gardener, working primarily at Malleny Garden within walled garden and woodland setting to enhance the visitor enjoyment of the environment. There will be occasional joining up with the wider Edinburgh gardening team.

Assisting with horticultural duties to deliver the optimum aesthetic standards expected with the safety and enjoyment of all who use the site paramount. Activities include:

- Grass Cutting, strimming, hedge-cutting and the raking up or collections afterwards.
- Cutting of lawn edges.
- Hand weeding of borders.
- Pruning wall plants, those in borders and elsewhere.
- Planting out (under direction of Head Gardener.)
- Application of mulches.

Assisting with general property maintenance. Activities include:

- Litter picking.
- Maintaining paths
- Use of bonfire to dispose of unhealthy plant material.

Assisting as required with the general enjoyment of the walled garden and surrounding woodland by:

- Responding to general visitor enquiries.
- Answering basic horticultural enquiries from visitors.
- Assisting at events held at both properties.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £22,672.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Work Location: In person