Assistant Gardener - Grantham Grantham
Job description
Assistant Gardener - Grantham
Summary
***INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY PLEASE***
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.?
You'll be working 15 hours per week on a 3 month fixed term contract.
What it's like to work here
This vacancy is included in a trial of the ‘Disability Confident’ scheme (level 1). If you have a disability, and your qualities, skills and experience are a good fit with the 'Who we're looking for' section below, we will guarantee you either a telephone or face to face interview. Please contact us at [email protected], when you apply, to let us know, quoting the reference number for this vacancy.
In this role, you’ll report to the Senior Gardener and be supported by a Gardener. The Gardens team is made up of six staff members (including a Head Gardener), and numerous volunteers. The working day is 8.30 to 4.30. Each day will be varied, you will be working in the beautiful setting of our historic gardens’ which include formal parterres, pleasure grounds, ponds, and a conservatory. A chance to explore working in these different horticultural settings. Belton can be a busy garden with hundreds to thousands of visitors each day enjoying the relaxed, playful atmosphere and wonderful gardens of which you’ll be maintaining.
Investing in you
We want you to learn, discover and develop your career. We’ll do everything we can to offer you the training and support you need to achieve your goals. We’ll work with you to invest in and plan your development in a way that’s right for your needs.??
What you'll be doing
Daily responsibilities may include assisting with the planting and maintaining of shrub and borders, hedge cutting and lawn mowing, propagation, weeding and watering. 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 a passion for 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.
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
- Passionate 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
