Gardener

5 days ago


Richmond, United Kingdom National Trust Full time

As a hands-on gardener and part of the garden team, which is five members, you’ll be involved in every aspect of gardening. From day-to-day maintenance, to delivering the highest standards of horticulture along with improving the visitor experience through both garden and the parkland.
Please note, the salary advertised includes an outer London weighting allowance of £3,003 per annum.

What it's like to work here:An upbeat and focused team, keen to deliver the best standards we can. Working as part of a high performing, motivated team you'll be delivering a magical experience for our visitors. Achieved by collaborating with other departments to help with events, deliveries and encompass our environmental policies through recycling and waste management; All done with a flexible and adaptable approach. Your new team is supported by over 20 volunteers, who are at the heart of everything we do. It’s a beautiful part of the world and you’ll be working with other dedicated people who flourish with delivering an outstanding experience and presentation.

Our normal working day is between 08.00 and 4.00 pm; however, a degree of flexibility will be required, particularly with seasonality.

What you'll be doing:You'll be assisting in making sure the gardens and parkland are maintained to the highest standard each and every day. You’ll undertake morning checks and inspections and daily routines to ensure the safety of all visitor-accessible areas; tasks such as weeding, pruning and mulching on the many steep slopes of the castle grounds, along with using a variety of machinery from use of hedge cutters, leaf blowers to lawn mowers and tractor.

You’ll work in the two greenhouses, propagation, cut flowers, plants for retail sale, tree safety management and tree surgery as well as project work, including restoring and redesigning areas of the garden’s banks and borders.

You’ll be expected to participate in estate tasks alongside horticultural ones and carry out recycling and waste management on site along with the rest of the garden team.
**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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