We'd love to hear from you if you're comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable way a team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative focused on giving great service to everyone you meet willing to learn new skills focused on detail well organised approach Assistant GardenerNestled at the bottom of the Cuilcagh mountains in County Fermanagh, Florence Court is the National Trust’s most westerly property. The gardens include a Rose Garden, Walled Garden including a heritage apple collection, two new Glass Houses, Mansion lawns and the Pleasure Gardens which contain a number of ornamental trees and shrubs. Now that we have completed the restoration of the Glass Houses, we are looking to the next challenge of enhancing the Pleasure Gardens, this presents an unique opportunity to develop exceptional gardening skills, work with an established group of volunteers, develop a new visitor offer while learning to take horticultural presentation to the next level.In this role, you’ll report to the Senior Gardener. The Gardens team includes a Horticulture Apprentice.Daily responsibilities may include assisting with the planting and maintaining of shrub and borders, mulching, hedge cutting and lawn mowing. You’ll work alongside gardeners and a team of volunteers. 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 an interest in plants. 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, hedge trimmers 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.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)Tax free childcare schemeRental deposit loan schemeSeason ticket loanPerks at work discounts i.e. 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 criteriaFlexible working whenever possibleEmployee assistance programmeFree parking at most locationsIndependent financial adviceClick here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.NIJOBSClosing Date: 22 March 2026Important notice In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from National Trust employees who are under formal notice of redundancy. 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If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted and invited to attend an interview.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 or interview 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 we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page.Equal Opportunities StatementThe 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 StatementThe 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.168475IRC168475EnniskillenPermanent p/t (30 hrs pw)Ends: Mar 22nd 370.6 mi from undefinedAs Assistant Gardener, you’ll be working with a team to deliver the day-to-day care of the garden and maintain high presentation standards. This role will include a range of practical tasks to develop, improve and look after the garden and contribute to the delivery of projects. Salary: £13.25 per hour, the advertised salary for this role will be in effect from 1st April.Contract: PermanentHours/ working pattern: Part-time, 30 hours per week.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.Florence Court, Enniskillen, BT92 1DBCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK12.75 per hour