Summary
As Assistant Gardener, you’ll be working as part of the Woody team to deliver the day-to-day care of the woody collections and maintain high presentation standards. This role will include a range of practical tasks to develop, improve and look after the Arboretum, West Garden and outer parkland, as well as contribute to the delivery of projects.
Salary: £25,837.50 per annum
Contract duration: Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: A typical week you will work Monday to Friday, with weekend working as part of a rota.
For this role, you’ll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role.
Interview Date: Tuesday 26th May
Mae cyfieithiad Cymraeg yr hysbyseb hon ar gael yn yr atodiadau.
What it's like to work here
In this role, you’ll report to the Senior Gardener as part of a three-person team, supported by a dedicated group of volunteers. You would also help out across the wider gardens as required, particularly on large scale seasonal tasks like bedding changeover and meadows work.
What you'll be doing
Daily responsibilities will include assisting with the planting and maintaining of our tree and shrub collections, mulching, brush cutting and lawn mowing. You’ll talk to the public every day, answering a variety of garden-related questions and talking about what you are doing with pride. We’re looking for someone with a practical approach to work, getting the day-to-day work done and a strong interest in trees and woodlands. The role can sometimes be physically challenging, and we use a wide range of machinery and equipment to help us get our work done. The use of machinery such as tractors, strimmers and pedestrian mowers is essential, but training will be provided.
You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.
Who we're looking for
We'd love to hear from you if you're
1. comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable way
2. a team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative
3. focused on giving great service to everyone you meet
4. willing to learn new skills
5. focused on detail
6. well organised approach
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 (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
•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