Gardener

As a hands-on Gardener, you'll assist in making sure that the gardens at Cliveden are maintained to a high standard and you'll be joining a passionate, enthusiastic and knowledgeable garden team.

Please note, Cliveden is based in a rural location, so you'll need to consider how you'd get here before applying for this role.

Interviews: 28 and 29 August 2024

What it's like to work here:Reporting to one of three Senior Gardeners, you'll be joining a team of 10 other Gardeners at Cliveden. We also have 75 volunteers assisting us throughout the week. You'll be working 4 days per week, from 7:30am to 4pm.

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 Water Garden and Long Garden being two of our recent projects. The team at Cliveden is a close-knit, friendly group with a wonderful sense of community.

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

Please click the link below to view a short video about Cliveden:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VLvzB2LqN0

What you'll be doing:You'll take on a range of practical horticultural tasks to develop, enhance and conserve the garden. This includes: participating in hard and soft landscaping projects; general maintenance of the garden, such as mulching, pruning, leaf clearing and weeding; and using machinery such as hedge cutters, leaf blowers, lawnmowers and tractors.

You'll support the team with the planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants and annual bedding. You'll help to cut the hedges and mow our fine lawns and will also be involved in all areas of the garden, ensuring that the highest standards are maintained, and that healthy plants are available for our visitors to enjoy.

Supporting our garden volunteers, you'll help them make the most of their time here. You'll also interact with the public on a daily basis, answering their questions, and helping with gardening workshops, tours and events when needed.

• trained as a professional gardener/horticulturalist with a good level of proven practical experience and a strong knowledge of plants.


• RHS Level 2 or equivalent qualification or practical experience.


• confidence to participate in garden activities and events.


• competence with machinery/equipment use and maintenance; including tractors, hedge cutters, and pedestrian mowers with accreditation as required for Health and Safety compliance.
  
  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



• 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 p/t (30 hrs pw)