Gardener

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our our team at Standen as a Gardener.

Described as one of the UK’s most significant arts and crafts garden, Standen has so much to offer, not just for our highly talented and qualified garden team, but also for our visitors who come to enjoy the garden we have here.

What it's like to work here:A garden that is both dramatic and intimate, Standen has recently undergone one of the National Trust’s biggest garden revivals, uncovering a restoring many original garden features, and today it is a garden that aims to grow and develops alongside the natural world.

The garden team are dedicated to understanding, developing and protecting our living collection in an environment where gardeners are encouraged to be proactive and creative. This is a wonderful opportunity to work within an environment that aims to bring the best out in you.

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What you'll be doing:Hard-working, driven and hands-on, you’ll assist in making sure that Standen is 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 and contribute to the delivery of excellent visitor experience. You'll be responsible for the management of important areas of the garden including the maintenance and development of the Rosery. You'll be expected to supervise volunteers and you must be confident in maintaining a high level of horticultural standards and prioritising workloads.

You’ll love working outdoors and understand the desire to develop the garden alongside the natural world. Your role is vital in making sure that our visitors have an amazing experience, whether by maintaining the garden to a high standard or by helping to tell the story of our remarkable collection and history. You'll also be expected to be a duty manager and to work weekends as part of a rota.

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

Who we're looking forStanden is a garden of creativity and innovation, and we strive to be a leader in green practices in the National Trust. So, we want someone that is creative and proactive, and who can help share our wonderful story with visitors and supporters of all ages and backgrounds.

In order to be successful in this role you’ll have:

- Trained as a professional gardener/horticulturist with a minimum of RHS Level 2 (or equivalent)
- Good level of practical experience
- Proven experience with machinery and equipment including tractors, hedge cutters, mowers and lawn care equipment
- PA1 & PA6 spraying certificate and CS30 &CS31 chainsaw certificate desirable but not essential
- A love for sharing your knowledge and experience with volunteers, staff and team

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)
- 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
Fixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw to 31/08/24)