Gardener - Bath Summary Important notice In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy. As a Gardener for the National Trust, you’ll be a hands-on member of the garden team, involved in every aspect of gardening at Dyrham Park. Responsible for day-to-day maintenance, and the highest standards of horticulture, you’ll also play a vital role in managing a team of volunteers and improving the experience of visitors to the garden and wider estate. Salary: 16,075.80 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours/ Working pattern: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week. You’ll be asked to work one weekend in five plus some bank holidays on a rota. What it's like to work here Dyrham Park is a busy property, offering a range of visitor activities and experiences across the baroque style formal gardens, historic deer park, and mansion. Reporting to the Assistant Head Gardener, you’ll join a staff team of 6 working together to bring the garden into the next chapter of recreation. The staff support a large group of volunteers who are also passionate about the conservation of the gardens, together making up one department in a complex operation where the culture is of collaboration and co-operation. The 12-acre garden includes long avenue borders with topiary and trained fruit, ponds and cascade, greenhouse, parterre, courtyards, terraces and orchard and we prioritise skills sharing within the team, so you’ll have a chance to work in all areas. We’ll work with you to plan your career development and do what we can to help you pursue your horticultural interests. What you'll be doing You’ll take responsibility for the presentation of delegated areas of the garden, working with a team of volunteers to achieve the high horticultural standards required of a formal baroque style garden. You’ll plan the work of the volunteers you manage, getting to know them and playing to their strengths, working alongside them to deliver a diverse range of tasks from weeding, pruning and planting to machinery work such as hedge cutting, mowing lawns and driving tractors. You’ll contribute to the team’s health & safety compliance, maintaining equipment and garden infrastructure. You’ll also work with other departments including Visitor Experience and Facilities to create great experiences in the garden. Day to day you’ll work closely with the rest of the team to ensure a smooth delivery of work in the garden, as well as working alongside rangers and park deer manager to respond to outdoor issues on a 7-day rota. You’ll also have the chance to contribute to planning the future of the gardens including supporting projects. Who we're looking for 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: Professional horticulture and plant care Teamwork and volunteer support:- lead volunteers/develop their own work programmes competence with machinery/equipment use Work programme and project support Communication and public engagement Additional criteria for all other applicants. We’d love to hear from you if you’re: an enthusiastic horticulturist and hands-on gardener, who’s worked with hard landscaping before knowledgeable about plants, with a great eye for detail. experienced with machinery, including tractors, chainsaws, rotary and cylinder mowers, and with some knowledge of maintenance a driver with a full licence able to manage a demanding outdoor role good at talking to, and getting on with, all kinds of people equally confident working within a team, with volunteers or on your own able to keep to time, plan and meet deadlines 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 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.