Overview
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 Stowe. Responsible for day-to-day maintenance and the highest standards of horticulture, you'll also help improve the visitor experience of the garden and wider estate. You may be asked to work occasional weekends, bank holidays and evenings. The position reports to the Head Gardener and leads volunteers to make a difference.
What it's like to work here
You will be joining a dedicated and passionate team who wish to create a great visitor experience in a place for nature to thrive, working in an internationally significant garden. Stowe operates on a large scale with 1250 acres of designed garden and park.
Responsibilities
* Keep the garden and park in tiptop condition every day, including daily safety checks for visitors.
* Carry out routine tasks such as weeding, pruning and mulching.
* Use machinery such as hedge cutters, leaf blowers, lawnmowers and tractors.
* Assist with recycling and managing waste as part of the garden team.
* Lead volunteers under the direction of the Head Gardener.
* Possibly work occasional weekends, bank holidays and evenings as required.
What we’re looking for / Qualifications
* Enthusiastic horticulturist and hands-on gardener who has experience with hard landscaping.
* Keen knowledge of plants with a great eye for detail.
* Experience with machinery, including tractors, chainsaws, rotary and cylinder mowers, and some maintenance knowledge.
* Full driving licence.
* Ability to manage a demanding outdoor role and stay within time plans and deadlines.
* Good communication skills and the ability to work well with all kinds of people, in a team, with volunteers, or independently.
Benefits / The package
* Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% of 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 (gym memberships, shopping discounts, 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.
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