Gardener

6 days ago


Saltash, United Kingdom National Trust Full time

Summary

***INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY***

As a Gardener for the National Trust, you’ll be a hands-on member of the garden team, involved in every aspect of gardening at Cotehele. Responsible for day-to-day maintenance, and the highest standards of horticulture, you’ll also play a vital role in improving the experience of visitors to the garden and wider estate. 

You may be asked to work occasional weekends, bank holidays and evenings.

What it's like to work here

This beautiful Tudor mansion is situated high above the River Tamar, with Dartmoor National Park and many unspoilt beaches nearby. The property is brimming with character, and is home to many colourful tapestries, armours and artefacts. The team pride themselves on providing superb customer service, and the family atmosphere amongst the 65-member team makes Cotehele a very special place to work. Due to its location, it’s likely you will need your own transport to get here.

For more information about our property please visit

What you'll be doing

You'll be helping to plan, plant and deliver the Cotehele Garland. This will involve daily checks to make sure all areas are safe for people visiting, routine tasks such as weeding, planting and mulching borders while harvesting flowers to dry. 

Other duties might include propagation, cutting flowers for the house and working closely with a team of volunteers to support the tasks. You may be involved in recycling and managing waste, along with the rest of the garden team. 

Who we're looking for

We'd love to hear from you if you’re: 

an enthusiastic horticulturist and hands-on gardener, who’s worked with hard landscaping before  knowledgeable about plants, with a great eye for detail.  experienced with machinery, including tractors, chainsaws, rotary and cylinder mowers, and with some knowledge of maintenance  a driver with a full licence able to manage a demanding outdoor role good at talking to, and getting on with, all kinds of people  equally confident working within a team, with volunteers or on your own  able to keep to time, plan and meet deadlines 

The package

The 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

•Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

•Flexible working whenever possible

•Employee assistance programme

•Free parking at most Trust places


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