Gardener

Would you like to work for the charity that cares for hundreds of historic sites in every corner of England?

With 14 main garden sites and dedicated garden teams, we are looking for a Gardener to join our team at Audley End House and Gardens, near Saffron Walden, Essex. This is a part-time, fixed term role until 23/10/2026. We have 15hrs per week to offer. This could be filled by one person working 2 x 7.5 hours days, or 2 people working 1 x 7.5 hour days. Your preference can be discussed if you are invited to interview. The Gardener (s) will be working in the walled Kitchen Garden.

Audley End comprises a 100 acre garden and landscape. The front aspect of the House was designed by Capability Brown in 1763; there is a 1830s Parterre at the rear of the House combining shrub, herbaceous perennial and annual bedding plants; and a full restored Victorian Kitchen Garden run to Soil Association organic standards.

We are seeking applicants who have experience and an enthusiasm for growing fruit, vegetables and cut flowers.

Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.

Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings.

That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.

Benefits include:

• Salary of £13.40 per hour
• Comprehensive training and CPD
• The opportunity to progress your career
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Flexible hours
• Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events
• Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family members
• 25% discount in our shops and cafes
• Corporate subscription / memberships to gardening organisations
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental leave
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays pro rata rising to 28 days after 3 years
• Options to buy additional leave
• Matched pension contributions up to 10%

As a Gardener, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our gardens are well maintained and presented wonderful places to spend time in. You'll contribute to bringing to life the stories that our gardens tell, helping visitors of all ages make new discoveries.

You will be qualified to at least NVQ level 2 standard in amenity horticulture. and have previous experience of working or volunteering in a high-quality horticultural establishment. You will work to high standards and be effective and efficient when working on your own or as part of the wider team.

Find out more about us and what we do: https://www.english- You can also meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-

Everybody's welcome at English Heritage

Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.

We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments.

If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Louise Ellis, Head Gardener, at No agencies please.

Interviews will be held in late November 2025. Interviews will take place at Audley End.