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 Team supervision and volunteer support Machinery use and safety compliance Project and programme delivery Resource and budget awareness Visitor and stakeholder engagement Additional criteria for all other applicants:- someone who combines practical experience in horticulture with appropriate qualificationsused to supervising others in a similar role highly knowledgeable about plantsconfident in using and maintaining garden machinery, including chainsaws, tractors, hedge-trimmers and mowers (both walking and ride-on)aware of relevant health and safety legislation and practices Senior GardenerTrengwainton is home to an important plant collection, which has continued to develop from its the early twentieth century beginning and the historic families passion for plants. The garden continues to flourish with the National Trust to this day. The extensive woodland garden also contains a walled garden that shelters some unusual and more tender plants and has areas of productive horticulture. Reporting to the Head Gardener, you’ll hold accountability for day-to-day operations of the gardens. You’ll help lead our volunteers and be responsible for the safety and compliance within the garden. As Senior Gardener for the Trengwainton, you’ll be a in a key position, organising routine maintenance schedules agreed with the Head Gardener, and ensuring our volunteers are trained and supported. You’ll have the chance to initiate new techniques and approaches, and be an advocate of positive teamwork, making the garden a fantastic place to work and thrive. You’ll also care for the plant collection, ensuring its development and resilience. You’ll be required to support across the wider garden team to ensure the care of our places in West Cornwall. As Senior Gardener for the Trengwainton, you’ll be a in a key position, organising routine maintenance schedules agreed with the Head Gardener, and ensuring our volunteers are trained and supported. You’ll have the chance to initiate new techniques and approaches, and be an advocate of positive teamwork, making the garden a fantastic place to work and thrive. You’ll also care for the plant collection, ensuring its development and resilience. You’ll be required to support across the wider garden team to ensure the care of our places in West Cornwall. Please also read the full role profile attached to this advert.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. Closing Date: 30th November 2025To 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. 165912IRC165912PenzancePermanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw)Ends: Nov 30th Important notice In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Gardener to join the team in the West Cornwall group, managing and caring Trengwainton with the flexibility of supporting our garden at Godolphin.Salary: £28,132.65 per annumContract: PermanentHours/ working pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week We are looking for someone to bring their passion, knowledge and expertise to help lead our garden teams in caring for this beautiful yet distinctive Cornish garden at Trengwainton. We want to welcome all our visitors and for them to enjoy the experience of visiting such significant place and provide opportunities to join us in caring for our places. Trengwainton Garden, Madron, Penzance, TR20 8RZCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK28,133 pa