Please include a cover letter with your application. We'd love to hear from you if you have: demonstrable ability to manage change and lead a team of gardeners both on site and remotely. demonstrable experience of horticulture with excellent plant knowledge and understanding of plant health & husbandry. knowledge in conservation of historic landscapes, meadows management and working in public gardens to deliver public benefit. experience of working with volunteers and community and partner engagement experience of garden rethinking and changing confidence in managing budgets and income generation. an ability to communicate effectively at all levels and confidence and experience of working with contractors and suppliers. knowledge of health and safety requirements and other compliance issues relating to gardens and meadows. Driver’s licence Garden ManagerReporting to the General Manager you will lead our gardeners and be part of a dynamic property leadership team, playing a pivotal role in shaping and influencing the future of the gardens across the whole property group. You will inspire our wider team of staff and volunteers to play their part in this new chapter for our properties. Based at Ham House and Garden, you will be working across the 5 diverse properties of the Ham House property group in London – Ham House and Garden, Fenton House, 2 Willow Road, Carlyles’ House and The Red House - and manage Ham and Petersham Meadows. This is key moment to join the team to help develop our ambitious, important and engaging work across these 5 very different properties and communities. Click here for more information about this locationYou’ll lead the planning, day to day management and long-term development of gardens and meadows, ensuring they are cared for in an environmentally sensitive way that delivers maximum benefits for people and nature.Managing and developing your team will be central to the role, creating a positive working environment and maximising volunteer involvement.You’ll oversee budgets, monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and generate income.Risk management will be part of your responsibilities, ensuring safe working practices, compliance with legislation and effective responses to issues such as plant diseases and tree safety management.You’ll help shape the visitor experience for our gardens, creating opportunities for engagement and supporting events, tours and activities to drive our work to increase access to places of cultural heritage and natural beauty, and inspire many more people to care about nature, beauty and history.Working with partners, communities and colleagues across the Trust and externally, you’ll contribute to our wider strategic ambitions and share expertise to support others.Occasional weekend work will be required alongside regular duty management at Ham House. 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 Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you. Closing Date: 14 June 2026 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. 176004IRC176004Richmond-upon-ThamesPermanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw)Ends: Jun 14th 45.5 mi from Southend-on-seaWe’re looking for a Garden Manager to lead the care, development and presentation of our gardens and meadows within the Ham House Property Group. This role involves leading a small team of gardeners to care for and develop these special gardens and meadows in an environmentally sustainable way so that they benefit a wide range of visitors now and in the future.Internally you will be known as 'Garden & Outdoors Manager'.If you would like to have a conversation about this role before applying please email - hamhouse@nationaltrust.org.ukPlease note, the advertised salary is inclusive of the outer London weighting allowance, currently £3,315 per annum.Ham House, Ham Street, Richmond-upon-Thames, TW10 7RSCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK44,031 pa