The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple has an exciting opportunity for a Seasonal Gardener to join their dedicated team.
Location: London, EC4Y 9BT
Salary: £15 per hour
Job Type: Part Time, Permanent
Hours: 15 hours per week across two days
Closing Date: 10am on 31st March 2026
About The Honourable Society of The Middle Temple:
As one of the four Inns of Court, we are proud to provide support, education and accommodation to barristers at every stage of their careers. The Inn awards just over a million pounds in scholarships each year, with the majority going to students commencing the bar vocational training course, some to students doing a post-graduate law conversion course, plus smaller amounts for ad hoc overseas placements, essay prizes etc.
The Inn’s mission is to support the rule of law in the UK and overseas, especially Common Law jurisdictions, and carries this out by providing extensive education opportunities and support to its members across the world.
Seasonal Gardener – The Role:
This is fantastic opportunity for someone excited by the idea of contributing to a beautiful landscape. You may be relatively new to horticulture. In this part‑time role, you will help maintain a medium‑sized garden within a historic and highly prestigious setting. The ideal working pattern is Monday plus either Thursday or Friday.
You will support the existing gardening team by helping to maintain the garden to an exceptional standard, ensuring all areas remain clear of leaves, debris and litter at all times. Your work will include the regular upkeep of lawn areas—mowing, feeding, edging and carrying out minor repairs, as well as the care of our ornamental spaces, from roses and herbaceous borders to bedding plants, containers, shrubs, trees and nursery stock. You will contribute to glasshouse duties, carry out accurate and attentive watering across all parts of the garden, and play an active role in fostering safe working practices.
Seasonal Gardener – Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the garden team in maintaining the grounds to a high standard, keeping areas clear of leaves, debris and litter
- Carry out regular lawn maintenance including mowing, repairs, feeding and edging
- Maintain ornamental planting areas including roses, bedding plants, shrubs and trees (weeding, deadheading and pruning)
- Support plant care through watering and glasshouse work
- Follow health and safety procedures and promote safe working practices
- Support team values and carry out additional duties as required by management
Seasonal Gardener – You:
- Working towards or holding a horticultural qualification with GCSE-level education (including Maths and English)
- Skilled in plant care including watering, weed identification, and recognising pests and diseases.
- Competent in using lawn mowers, hand tools, and carrying out basic maintenance checks on equipment
- Able to manage workload independently, prioritise tasks, and work to professional gardening standards
- Good communication skills with a professional and polite approach when dealing with the public and colleagues
- Flexible, proactive team player committed to collaboration, respect, and continuous learning
Seasonal Gardener – Benefits:
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme (online resources and access to confidential counselling services)
- Private Medical Insurance (including gym membership)
- Medical Cashback Scheme (e.g. for dental, optical)
- Generous Pension (12% employer contribution)
- Season Ticket Loans
- Access to a Range of Learning & Development Opportunities
- Opportunity to join our dedicated team and work in a beautiful, unique, and historical setting in central London
Application Process:
Middle Temple is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Closing Date: 10am on 31st March 2026
Interviews: 8th April 2026
To submit your application for this exciting Seasonal Gardener opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now