Gardener - Chesterfield 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 Hardwick Hall. Responsible for day-to-day maintenance, and the highest standards of horticulture, you’ll also play a vital role in improving the experience of visitors to the garden and wider estate. You may be asked to work occasional weekends, bank holidays and evenings. What it's like to work here Reporting to the Senior Gardener, you'll work closely with other team members to develop the garden for the future. This is a busy, forward-thinking property and the team is looking for engaging people who will enjoy this fast-paced environment. Click here for more information about this location What you'll be doing Your focus will be in maintaining high presentation standards in a garden with large and increasing visitor numbers. Working efficiently, you'll highlight the garden narrative using the highest of horticultural standards befitting of this internationally significant hall. Often working alongside a dedicated and growing team of volunteers, you'll be required to put their time to good use, supervising tasks and imparting your gardening expertise. Working within an ambitious forward-thinking team, you'll play your part in a sustainable future for the gardens of Hardwick, managing waste and contributing towards a strong level of biosecurity. You'll also be confident in talking to visitors, using your strong communication skills. 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: knowledge of practical horticulture and plant care ability to contribute to teamwork and volunteer support understanding of machinery use and safety compliance experience in work programme and project support confidence in communication and public engagement Criteria for all other applicants: 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 (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.