Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below: practically experienced in horticulture and plant careused to supervising others in a similar role knowledgeable about plantsconfident in using and maintaining garden machineryaware of relevant health and safety legislation and practices Additional criteria for all other applicants:someone who combines practical experience in horticulture with appropriate qualifications used to supervising others in a similar role highly knowledgeable about plants confident in using and maintaining garden machinery, including chainsaws, tractors, hedge-trimmers and mowers (both walking and ride-on) aware of relevant health and safety legislation and practices Senior GardenerBeningbrough Hall and Gardens attracts over 150,000 visitors a year and is open all year-round, open 7 days a week in peak season. Some weekend working is required. It is part of a portfolio of properties in the York area and there is an expectation that you will work across these gardens during the year. We have lots going on at Beningbrough. The gallery in the Hall has yearly exhibitions and we have a long-term garden vision designed by one of the UK’s leading landscape and garden designers. Work is about to start on the fourth area of the vision, the wilderness garden.Alongside this work, we have proposals to extend the restaurant, retail space and car park. This is an exciting time for Beningbrough, and we are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic person who can play their part in maintaining and developing the gardens.Reporting to the Head Gardener and Parkland Manager, you'll work with other senior gardeners to create activity plans for staff and volunteers across the gardens. You'll manage a team of staff and volunteers on a day to day basis working alongside them in the gardens. You'll demonstrate exceptional standards of presentation, excellent horticultural skills and knowledge, and an ability to engage effectively with the public. Your main areas of responsibility will be the Mediterranean Garden and the garden nursery. You'll be a Duty Manager on site, deputising for the Head Gardener, collaborating as a team, to ensure the property runs smoothly for our visitors.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.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 salaryFree entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)Rental deposit loan schemeSeason ticket loanEV car lease scheme Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discountsHoliday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.Flexible working whenever possibleEmployee assistance programmeFree parking at most Trust places Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you. Closing Date: 14 December 2025 To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page.If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at recruitmentenquiries@nationaltrust.org.ukIf you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at adjustments@nationaltrustjobs.org.uk and we'll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page.Equal Opportunities Statement The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here. Safeguarding Statement The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre. Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early. 168433IRC168433YorkPermanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw)Ends: Dec 14th Important noticeIn line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.This is a new role at Beningbrough. The team is expanding so we can deliver on our ambitious garden plans and become one of the great gardens of the North of England. Our eight-hectare garden surrounds the magnificent Baroque mansion and we have a long term vision to develop the whole site. This is a rare opportunity to work in a historic setting and be part of an energetic and hard working garden team, introducing exciting contemporary designs by Andy Sturgeon, while working with the other senior gardeners in the portfolio across Goddards, Treasurers House, Nunnington Hall and Rievaulx Terrace. You'll play a key part in the day to day management of the team, developing the new garden areas and ensuring exceptional standards of presentation. We need a strong leader who thrives on change and can inspire and engage others.Beningbrough Hall, Beningbrough, York, YO30 1DDCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK28,500 pa