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Assistant Gardener

National Trust
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Calstock, Cornwall PL18 9QB

Salary

£18,000 - £21,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance

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  • The Assistant Gardener position requires working full time, 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of £24,000 per year.
  • Candidates should have at least 1 year of relevant experience in gardening or a related field.
  • Daily tasks include planting, maintaining shrubs and borders, mulching, hedge cutting, and lawn mowing, while also engaging with the public.
  • The role involves using various machinery, for which training will be provided, and can be physically demanding.
  • The position is fixed term until December 1, 2025, and applicants must complete an online assessment instead of submitting a CV.
Summary 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.? 

Hours/ Working pattern: Full time, 37.5 hours week.  Working pattern Monday to Friday 8am until 4:00 with occasional weekends required.

Duration: Fixed term until 1 December 2025

Interview: Tuesday 10th December

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

In this role, you’ll report to the Senior Gardener. 

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 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 tractors, hedge trimmers 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 for

We'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
  • enthusiastic about the work you do and happy to share this with visitors 
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.
  • 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
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