Senior Gardener

1 week ago

Maidenhead, United Kingdom National Trust Full time

We’ve got an opportunity for a Senior Gardener to join our team. Are you an experienced gardener, now ready to discover a new garden and take on a new challenge? This might be just the role for you.

This role is based in a rural location with no access to public transport, please consider how you’d travel here before applying.

**Interviews**:2 and 4 October 2024

What it's like to work here:Reporting to the Head Gardener, you’ll be joining a close-knit team, with a wonderful sense of community.

Cliveden’s Italianate mansion, riverside setting and family-friendly events, draw visitors in all year round, making this property a busy location with a wide range of opportunities. There is always plenty to do at the 375-acre estate, with conservation of the water garden ponds among recent projects.

There are a series of impressive formal gardens with far-reaching views, an abundance of bedding change throughout the seasons and an intimate Rose Garden for those wanting a little bit of peace and tranquillity.

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What you'll be doing:As Senior Gardener, we’d like you to lead by example demonstrating exceptional gardening skills, which others can follow and learn from. You’ll help the team manage their daily workload, and you’ll give inspiring and practical training to new staff and volunteers. An important part of your role will be supervising the day-to-day management of the garden, keeping it and the plant collection in tiptop condition.

You’ll build positive working relationships across the entire site, whilst also talking to people visiting the garden, telling them its story and answering their questions.

You'll be required to work outside in all weather conditions.

**Please also read the full role profile attached to this advert.**

Who we're looking forWe'd loved to hear from you, if you're:

- someone who combines practical experience in horticulture with appropriate qualifications
- used to supervising others in a similar role
- highly knowledgeable about plants
- confident in using and maintaining garden machinery, including, tractors, hedge-trimmers, mowers (both walking and ride-on) and two stroke equipment
- aware of relevant health and safety legislation and practices

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)
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- EV car lease scheme
- Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most Trust places

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Permanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw)

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