We are seeking an Administrator to join our busy Gardens team at Burghley House on a part-time basis (16 hours across 4 mornings per week, based at Burghley House).
This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of our garden's operation, providing essential administrative support to the Head Gardener and wider team. You'll help keep systems running smoothly, support our valued volunteers, and contribute to the safe and efficient day-to-day management of the gardens.
Key responsibilities include:
* Administration support for the Head Gardener
* Administration to support departmental health & safety systems, including COSHH records, risk assessments, vehicle checks, contractor approval process
* Administration of the volunteer team including onboarding, database, time tracking
* Maintaining plant, tree, COSHH, and other databases
* Sourcing of materials and plants as required by Head Gardener and team
* Maintaining and implementing the gardeners team calendar
* Carrying out research to support projects and planning
* Ad hoc administration required for the wider Gardens team
* Organisation and documentation of team quarterly H&S meetings, annual H&S review, annual Volunteer briefing day and other events as needed
* Monitoring and maintenance of all Gardens first aid kits
Qualifications & Skills
The successful applicant will:
* Have excellent IT skills
* Have an adaptable, flexible working approach
* A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
* Be well organised and able to manage and prioritise their own workload
* Have strong attention to detail
* Be self-motivated and able to work as part of a team or individually
If you would like to apply, please see the join our team section of our website, We will not accept applications via Indeed and you will need to email your CV and covering letter to the address stated on the website by 9am Monday 23 February 2026.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £11,520.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person