Gardener

We’ve got an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Gardener. 

This is an exciting time to join the horticulture team at Sheffield Park and Garden as a Gardener, as we go on a journey regarding climate change and progress into new thinking about how to manage our historic landscape. Thiswill influence our practices, the landscape as a whole and what that will mean for a listed and historic garden and landscape. 

On a rota basis, you'll cover weekends, bank holidays and may be asked to work the occasional evening.

Interviews will be held on the 28th of May.

Widely regarded as a horticultural masterpiece, the elegant, landscaped gardens at Sheffield Park are alive with colour and wildlife. Four lakes and gorgeous views make this picturesque location to work in. Family-friendly events are a key part of the visitor experience at Sheffield Park, and welcome people with plenty of shared ideas and energy to join us. This is a great opportunity, you'll be reporting to the Senior Gardener and become part of a supportive, close-knit team in a place you’ll love working.

As a Gardener for the National Trust, you’ll be a hands-on member of the horticulture team. You’ll be involved in every aspect of gardening at Sheffield Park and Garden, including the maintenance of our new garden space, designed by a RHS Chelsea award-winning designer, as part of our work on climate adaptation. Whilst keeping to the highest standards of horticulture, you’ll also play a vital role in improving the experience of visitors to the garden and wider estate.

You'll be helping to keep the garden in tiptop condition every day. This might involve daily checks to make sure all areas are safe for people visiting, routine tasks such as weeding, pruning and mulching, and using machinery such as hedge cutters, leaf blowers, lawnmowers and tractors. 

Other duties might include propagation, planting, tree safety work and lake maintenance. You may be involved in recycling and managing waste, along with the rest of the garden team. 

We'd love to hear from you if you’re: 

• an enthusiastic horticulturist and hands-on gardener, who has some knowledge of hard landscaping
• knowledgeable about plants, with a great eye for detail and an interest in climate change
• experienced with machinery including brush cutters, rotary mowers and tractors, with some knowledge of maintenance
• a driver with a full licence  
• able to manage a demanding outdoor role  
• able to communicate effectively at all levels 
• confident working within a team, with volunteers or on your own 
• able to plan and meet deadlines

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

•EV car lease scheme 

•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

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