Assistant Gardener

13 hours ago


Penrith, United Kingdom National Trust Full time

We’re looking for you to join our garden team at Acorn Bank. If you love working outdoors and have experience in gardening then we’d like to hear from you. With beautiful and varied heritage gardens this job is all about hands-on gardening as part of a great team of staff and volunteers.

What it's like to work here:Tucked under the Pennines, this tranquil garden is renowned for its herb collection and fruit orchard. Reporting to the Senior Gardener and working alongside staff and volunteer gardeners, you will help Acorn Bank to achieve it’s ambitions. If you are green-fingered and would like to contribute to the success of this welcoming property, we would love to hear from you.

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What you'll be doing:You’ll assist in making sure that the gardens are maintained to a high standard and be passionate and enthused by plants. This role will include a range of practical horticultural tasks to develop, enhance and conserve the garden. You'll be helping with hard and soft landscaping and general maintenance of the garden, such as mulching, pruning, leaf clearing and digging. You’ll support with the seasonal maintenance of trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants. You’ll be prepared to work outdoors in winter weather conditions.

You’ll also support garden volunteers and help them to make the most of their time here. You’ll help enrich our visitors’ experience when we are open, answering the many questions, or help to set up events when needed.

As part of this role you might be required to work regular weekends as part of a garden-team rota.

**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 following**:

- Some previous practical gardening/horticulture experience, as well as knowledge of plants and horticultural techniques. Level 2 NVQ in Horticulture, or equivalent, is preferable
- Familiarity with garden machinery/equipment
- Appreciation of Health and Safety requirements
- Happy to work outdoors whatever the weather
- Willingness and enthusiasm to share the history of the garden with visitors, bringing it to life.

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.
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Free parking at most locations
- Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK


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