Seasonal Garden Assistant - Worksop

National Trust, The Park, City of Nottingham

Seasonal Garden Assistant - Worksop

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National Trust, The Park, City of Nottingham

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 4 days ago, 17 Oct | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: e0a4b4e18d6f47fea26fb4c44e73b305

Full Job Description

In this role, you'll be involved in various practical garden tasks to develop, enhance, and look after the garden. Duties may include helping with hard and soft landscaping and general garden maintenance, such as mulching, pruning, leaf clearing and weeding. You'll support the planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs, and plants. You'll talk to the public every day, answering a variety of garden-related questions and talking about what you are doing with pride. You may also support gardening workshops and tours and help the set-up of events when needed. 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.

As Seasonal Garden Assistant, you'll work as part of a team to make sure the gardens and grounds are looked after to a high standard. Working under the close supervision of the garden team, you'll undertake basic tasks and develop experience in all areas of garden care., We'd love to hear from you if you are:

  • helpful & friendly
  • customer focused with a positive attitude
  • enthusiastic with a willingness to learn
  • a team player, but also can work on your initiative?

    The National Trust is committed to promoting and preserving those places of natural beauty and historic interest for which it has the privilege to be responsible for the benefit of the nation, for everyone for ever.
  • The Trust is proud of what has been achieved over the last 126 years and is determined to maintain those high standards of conservation, stewardship and curatorial care for which it has been recognised throughout the world. Its achievements have enabled the general public and the Trust's members and visitors to enjoy and appreciate the countryside, coastline, gardens, historic buildings and collections, all of which encapsulate so much of the history of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is a duty to tell that history in a complete, balanced and accurate way, and without judgement. The National Trust continues as a guardian of the past, and for the future, to uphold its duty to maintain and enhance what has been entrusted to its care.

    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