We'd love to hear from you if you’re: 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 GardenerRemote, dramatic and constantly evolving; Lindisfarne has its own tidal rhythm, attracting significant numbers of visitors every year. The island offers a wild solitude and rare escape from daily modern life, with the Gertrude Jekyll garden a small oasis on this otherwise wind swept and exposed outpost of northeast England. Located within the Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve, this place abounds in wildlife. The Farne islands are dotted across the horizon – one of Europe’s most important seabird colonies – and to the south large numbers of Atlantic grey seals haul out on the unspoilt sandy beaches; their eerie song often heard carrying over the waves. Perched atop an exposed whinsill cragg, the imposing Lindisfarne Castle dominates this part of the island and is a popular visitor attraction. You’ll check in at the castle each morning and occasionally use the space for meetings and any desk-based work.Click here for more information about this locationYou'll be responsible for keeping the garden in tiptop condition every day, carrying out routine tasks such as weeding, pruning and mulching. You will be confident in the use of hand tools and small garden machinery. Other duties will include managing a small team of garden volunteers, recycling and managing garden waste as well as contributing to garden design and restoration. You may occasionally be asked to help with the maintenance of some of the other outdoor areas that the National Trust manage at Lindisfarne. 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: 29 March 2026In 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. 173108IRC173108Berwick Upon TweedPermanent p/t (780 hrs py)Ends: Mar 29th 296.2 mi from undefinedAs a gardener for the National Trust, you’ll be a hands-on in managing every aspect of the small, walled garden on Lindisfarne. 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. This role is an annualised contract (780 hours per year), the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year. Your working hours will reflect the seasonal nature of the garden. We would typically expect this to be 2-3 days a week in the spring/summer and less through the autumn/winter. You may be asked to work occasional weekends, bank holidays and evenings. Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island, Berwick Upon Tweed, TD15 2SHCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK13.74 per hour