Summary

If you want a career in Gardening, we can offer you some of the most beautiful outdoor spaces in the UK to work in as well as one of the largest plant collections in Europe. Cliveden is looking for a full time Gardener to join the team.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Duration: permanent contract

What it's like to work here

Cliveden’s Italianate mansion, riverside setting and family-friendly events draw visitors all year round, making this property a busy location with a wide range of opportunities. There is always plenty to do at the 375-acre estate, with conservation of the South Terrace among recent projects. Cliveden team are close-knit with a wonderful sense of community. The location is quiet, so you'll need your own transport to get here.

There are a series of impressive formal gardens with far-reaching views, an abundance of bedding change throughout the seasons and an intimate Rose Garden for those wanting a little bit of peace and tranquility.

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What you'll be doing

This role is varied and includes a range of practical horticultural tasks such as mulching, pruning, leaf clearing, weeding, propagation, hedge cutting and mowing our fine lawns. As a hands-on Gardener, you will assist in making sure that the gardens are maintained to a high standard. You will be involved with the planting and maintenance of our stunning bedding displays as well as the various trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants throughout the garden.  In addition, you will take ownership of specific areas of the garden ensuring the highest standards are maintained.

You will also be supporting our garden volunteers as well as interacting with the public on a daily basis, answering questions, helping out with gardening workshops, leading garden tours and helping set up events. 

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Who we're looking for

To be successful in this role you should be able to demonstrate the below:

• Trained as a professional gardener/horticulturalist
• RHS Level 2 or equivalent.
• Have proven practical gardening/horticulture experience, as well as a strong knowledge of plants
• You'll be passionate, enthusiastic and have the confidence to participate in garden activities and events
• Competence with machinery/equipment - including hedge cutters and pedestrian mowers

The package

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.

Wherever you’re from, and whatever your background, we want to hear from you – and it doesn’t matter if you’re jam first, cream first, or even if you don’t like scones at all. Everyone is welcome.

Benefits for working at the National Trust include:

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Free parking at most locations

• Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

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