About the Role

We are seeking an experienced horticulture professional to join our consultancy team and help us maximize the potential of our gardens and parklands.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide guidance for our gardens, property, and consultancy teams across a portfolio of properties.
• Mentor and train our garden teams, sharing knowledge and expertise on all aspects of horticulture and garden management.
• Work closely with curators, visitor experience, and outdoor teams to ensure great access, visitor enjoyment, and conservation.
• Support project teams in design and planning phases of garden projects, including procurement, contractor liaison, and maintenance planning.
• Champion the work of the National Trust externally, building partnerships, identifying funding opportunities, and inspiring people.

Requirements

• An established broad and deep knowledge of horticulture, gardens, garden history, and plants, with a recognized higher-level horticultural qualification or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience as a Head Gardener, Garden Manager, or Horticultural specialist with an up-to-date approach, with the latest trends and developments in horticulture.
• A real passion for horticulture, a can-do attitude, and enthusing all you meet to create great visitor experiences.
• A skilled communicator, who can build strong relationships within diverse teams, both internally and externally.
• Knowledge of Conservation Management Plans and/or Site Masterplans and their implementation, with experience of writing reports and preparing findings for different audiences.
• A flexible thinker and problem-solver, skilled at negotiating and building productive networks, and confident in using your expertise to influence decisions.
• Proactive and organized, with experience of managing projects and a talent for multi-tasking and getting things done, strongly focused on detail, quality, cost, and time.
• A leader for inclusion and always thinking everyone welcome.

The Benefits

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary.
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest, and your children (under 18).
• Rental deposit loan scheme.
• Season ticket loan.
• EV car lease scheme.
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts.
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Free parking at most Trust places.