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National TrustSee more

addressAddressWorksop, Nottinghamshire
type Form of work- Fixed term contract
salary Salary£11.64 an hour
CategoryEnvironmental

Job description

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 proposed start date is early May. Some weekend working, on a rota basis will be required.

This is our anticipated salary from 1st April but is subject to final confirmation following the Trust’s annual pay review process.

What it's like to work here:At Clumber, you'll form a part of a passionate and hardworking team during our busiest time of year May-Oct. In this time you'll work across many parts of the estate. including our 4 acre historic Walled Kitchen Garden and Glasshouses. However, the majority of your time will see you working to maintain high presentation standards around the main visitor core and in our historic Pleasure grounds. Here you'll work alongside other gardening team members and volunteers to maintain and rejuvenate the picturesque spaces, delivering a new maintenance and development plan.

The team have a strong inclusion and development ethos and are looking for an enthusiastic team member to help delver great horticulture and great customer service for our supporters.


What you'll be doing:Daily responsibilities may include assisting with the planting and maintaining of shrub 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're doing with pride. We’re looking for someone with a practical approach, getting the day-to-day work done and a passion for 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 tractors, hedge trimmers and pedestrian mowers is essential, but training will be provided.

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

  • comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable way
  • able to work alone or under direction and as part of a team
  • positive with the drive to get things done
  • keen to learn new things
  • focused on detail
  • passionate about the work you do and happy to share this with visitors

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)
  • Tax free childcare scheme
  • Rental deposit loan scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Perks at work discounts i.e. 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 locations
  • Independent financial advice

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Fixed Term p/t (30 hrs pw for 6 mo)
Refer code: 3073649. National Trust - The previous day - 2024-03-24 09:10

National Trust

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