Gardener
6 days ago
If you want a career in Gardening, we can offer you some of the most beautiful outdoor spaces in the UK to work in as well as one of the largest plant collections in Europe.
You'll be required to work regular weekends on a rota basis.
**What it's like to work here:This vacancy is included in a trial of the ‘Disability Confident’ scheme (level 1).**
Reporting to the Garden & Outdoors Manager, you'll join a team of 7.
Your place of work will be The Firs, Elgar's Birthplace in Lower Broadheath, near Worcester, the place where Elgar himself asked to be remembered. Visitors can explore the cottage where Sir Edward Elgar was born, admire the pretty gardens and orchard, and find out more about the man and what inspired him in the exhibition space.
You'll be offered training and support by the South Worcestershire team as well as opportunities to attend National Trust and external courses.
What you'll be doing:As a hands-on Gardener, you’ll be making sure that the gardens are maintained to a high standard. You’ll be passionate, enthused and knowledgeable about the varied plants within the garden. This role will include a range of practical horticultural tasks to develop, enhance and conserve the garden and contribute to the delivery of projects. You'll be responsible for the hard and soft landscaping as well as general maintenance of the garden, with tasks such as mulching, pruning, cutting the hedges and mowing the lawns, leaf clearing, weeding, planting and looking after trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants.
You’ll support garden volunteers and help them to make the most of their time here. You’ll be Duty Manager on a regular basis, interacting with the public as well as helping to plan and set up events and programming with the Site Manager.
**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 below:
- Trained as a professional gardener/horticulturalist with a good level of practical experience
- RHS Level 2 or equivalent experience in the same or similar role
- Have proven practical gardening/horticulture experience, as well as a strong knowledge of plants
- Confidence to participate in garden activities and events
- Competence with pedestrian mowers with accreditation as required for Health and Safety compliance.
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 p/t (22.5 hrs pw to 16/12/24)
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