Assistant Head Gardener

2 days ago


Bath, United Kingdom National Trust Full time

This brand-new role, in addition to an established garden team, will bring the formal garden at Dyrham Park into the next chapter of restoration. The garden team is made of many specialist staff and volunteers who are passionate about the conservation of the gardens. A complex operation, we help to deliver conservation through a culture of collaboration and co-operation.
What it's like to work here:Dyrham Park is an architectural tour de force, striking awe in visitors who parade through the formal c17th gardens with cascade, parterres, terraces, courtyards and an orchard. As a lively property, Dyrham Park has a mansion with an internationally significant collection, a historic deer park, veteran champion trees, enriching visitor activities and experiences.

What you'll be doing:You'll direct a team of gardeners to run the 12-acre garden, raising presentation standards, ensuring health & safety compliance, maintaining the equipment and infrastructure. You'll be working in collaboration with Visitor Experience, Visitor Welcome and Facilities teams to create the best experience of the garden.

You'll work closely in collaboration with the Garden and Outdoor Manager to plan the future of the gardens and support projects in the Bath Portfolio. You'll co-ordinate with your Senior Gardener to ensure a smooth day to day delivery of work. Working as part of a wider Outdoor team of rangers and park deer manager, supporting each other to ensure we respond to outdoor issues, we work on a 7-day rota which includes working 1 weekend in 4.

Who we're looking forWe are looking for a motivated individual with experience in:

- Significant practical experience in horticulture, supported by appropriate qualifications to RHS level 3 or equivalent level of vocational experience
- Experience of coordinating garden activities which improve garden visits
- Experience of working with volunteers and knowledge of the framework that the Trust uses to support the volunteer journey. Understand the different approach needed to reward, recognise and empower volunteers
- Good communication skills enabling positive relationships to be built and maintained externally and internally
- Experience in handling small contracts.
- Knowledge of how to assess and manage risk effectively. Knowledge of all Health & Safety and Compliance requirements relevant to horticulture.
- Good written and verbal communication skills including public presentation, influencing and negotiating.

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 properties 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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