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: experience in practical horticulture and plant care confidence in team supervision and volunteer support skills in machinery use and adherence to safety compliance standards knowledge of project and programme delivery with measurable outcomes understanding of resource management and budget control skilled in visitor and stakeholder engagement, fostering positive relationships For all other applicants, we’d love to hear from you, if you’re: someone who combines practical experience in horticulture with appropriate qualifications used to supervising others in a similar role highly knowledgeable about plants confident 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 GardenerAs a team we manage a 40-acre Pleasure Ground Garden and 700-acre Deer park designed by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. The garden, though originally Brownian has undergone many changes by successive owners to bring us what we see today. A garden of serpentine walks with specimen trees and shrubs with theatrical mixed borders, there is always something to see whether in the height of summer of the deepest winter. The garden lost a lot of its planting and specimens to time and the Great Storm of 1987 and we are working to deliver a program of interventions to reimagine the Pleasure Ground Garden in a way that reflects its ‘Brownian’ roots, its 250 years of changing design, and its Spirit of Place under the expectations of a modern audience.We manage one of the largest collections of ancient and notable trees in the National Trust inside the garden and out, diverse wildflower meadows, vast seas of daffodils and other spring bulbs, and our ever-growing collections of specimen trees and shrubs and mixed theatrical borders.Click here for more information about this locationWe’re a small team with a big remit and looking to grow in the future along with our planting. You’ll be assisting the Gardens and Outdoors Manager with delivering the ongoing projects of enhancements to the garden, coordinating the day-to-day operation of the garden team, working with and managing our teams of Horticultural and Grounds person volunteers. We don’t just need you to help manage our beautiful gardens, although this is an important part of the role; we’d like you to help supervise the team too. As the Senior Gardener in our team, we’d like you to lead by example, building strong relationships across our team and volunteers as well as across the wider property operation. Pairing your exceptional gardening stills with an ability to coordinate and prioritise team workload and develop our staff and volunteers through horticultural training. Competent in the usage of machinery in a garden setting, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that the tools the team use are maintained and ready to use whenever required. You’ll also make sure that Health and Safety is upheld and compliance tasks relating to the outdoors are undertaken, and records kept. You’ll share your knowledge and love for Petworth, engaging with visitors, volunteers, and staff; growing support for our property and its conservation for generations to come. You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.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: 8 March 2026 Important notice In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from National Trust employees who are under formal notice of redundancy. 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. 171771IRC171771PetworthPermanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw)Ends: Mar 8th 55.2 mi from MaidstoneWe’re looking for a Senior Gardener with outstanding leadership and engagement skills to join the Gardens and Outdoors Team at Petworth House and Park. This is an exciting role to help in the delivery of a new vision for our Pleasure Ground Garden.Our gardens and grounds are as significant as our mansion houses, collections, and our historical places, and teams like ours are pivotal in ensuring their conservation and maintenance for our visitors and future generations to enjoy.Petworth, Church Street, Petworth, GU28 0AECompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK28,133 pa