Assistant Gardener - #187612

As Assistant Gardener, you’ll be working with a team to deliver the day-to-day care of the garden and maintain high presentation standards. This role will include a range of practical tasks to develop, improve and look after the garden and contribute to the delivery of projects.

The Gardens Team start work at 7:30am each day, Monday to Friday. The Assistant Gardener role is a full-time, 5 days a week position but we are willing to discuss part-time working hours for the right candidate.



For this role, you’ll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role.

What it's like to work here:Cliveden is a very busy and popular estate of around 360 acres, attracting some 560,000 visitors each year. Key areas in the garden include the Parterre, the Long Garden, the Water Garden, the Rose Garden, the Nursery, and the Forecourt Borders. We are a friendly and welcoming estate, with the Gardens Team working closely with our colleagues in Visitor Experience, Maintenance, the Ranger Team and Commercial Operations, amongst others.

Our Gardens Team includes 11 team members as well as nearly 90 garden volunteers and, in this role, you’ll report to the Assistant Head Gardener. There are limited public transport links close to Cliveden so it will be an advantage if you are able to drive or get a lift to work.

What you'll be doing:Daily responsibilities will likely include assisting with the planting and maintenance of shrubs and borders, mulching, hedge cutting and lawn mowing. You’ll work alongside gardeners and a team of volunteers. You’ll talk to the public every day, answering a variety of garden-related questions and talking about what you are doing with pride. We’re looking for someone with a practical approach to work, getting the day-to-day work done and an interest in plants. The role can sometimes be physically challenging, and we use a wide range of machinery and equipment to help us get our work done. The use of machinery such as hedge trimmers, leaf blowers and pedestrian mowers is essential, but training will be provided.

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.

Who we're looking forWe'd love to hear from you if you're

• comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable way
• a team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative
• focused on giving great service to everyone you meet
• willing to learn new skills
• focused on detail
• well organised approach

The packageThe 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

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Permanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw)