Gardener - Newtownards 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 Mount Stewart house and gardens. 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. Salary: 13.74 per hour Contact: Permanent Hours/ working pattern: Part-time, 18.75 hours per week, you may be asked to work occasional weekends, bank holidays and evenings. What it's like to work here What makes Mount Stewart a special place to work in is the microclimate which allows plants to grow here, that are not found anywhere else on this latitude. The botanical collection in the gardens Is world known, which gives any potential successful candidate a opportunity to work with plants that you mightn't normally work with, its truly a plantspersons haven. What you'll be doing You'll be helping to keep the garden at mount Stewart in tiptop condition every day. This might involve daily checks to make sure all areas are safe for people visiting, routine tasks such as weeding, pruning and mulching, and using machinery such as hedge cutters, leaf blowers, lawnmowers and tractors. Other duties might include propagation, cutting flowers for the house, preparing plants for sale, tree safety work and garden design and restoration at Mount Stewart house and gardens. You may be involved in recycling and managing waste, along with the rest of the garden team. 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: Practical horticulture and plant care Teamwork and volunteer support Machinery use and safety compliance Work programme and project support Communication and public engagement Additional 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 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.