Job Description

You’ll assist in making sure that the gardens are maintained to a high standard and be passionate and enthused by plants. This role will include a range of practical horticultural tasks to develop, enhance and conserve the garden and contribute to the delivery of projects. Your main tasks will be grass cutting and strimming, and keeping the associated machinery well maintained and in good working condition. You'll be helping with hard and soft landscaping and general maintenance of the garden, such as mulching, pruning, leaf clearing and weeding. You’ll support with the planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants.

You’ll also assist garden volunteers and support and help them to make the most of their time here. You’ll be expected to interact with the public on a daily basis, answering the many questions, or help out with gardening workshops, tours and helping set up events when needed.

As part of this role you’ll be required to work regular weekends as part of a garden-team rota.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Previous practical gardening/horticulture experience, as well as some knowledge of plants and horticultural techniques • Familiarity with machinery/equipment and accompanying practical certificates • Knowledge of Health and Safety compliance requirements • Excellent customer service • Willingness and enthusiasm to share the history of the garden with visitors, bringing it to life • Commitment for what you are doing, always remaining proud of your work • You’ll have an NVQ 1-2 in Amenity Horticulture (or equivalent). • Driving license in essential