This role is predominantly based at Greenway where you will spend most of your time. As part of the English Riviera portfolio, there will be a requirement to work at the other outdoor locations within the portfolio to support outdoor teams as need requires.

This is a key role in the day-to-day maintenance and development of the garden, taking delegated responsibility for aspects of the work, delivering the highest standards of horticulture, conservation, and visitor experience.

This position will work with a small team however at times you will need to work independently. This role will also require you to have experience of working with the public as you will be involved in things such as gardening workshops and tours.

What you'll be doing

As a hands-on Gardener, you will assist in making sure that the gardens are maintained to a high standard. You’ll be passionate and enthused and knowledgeable about the varied plants within the garden. This role will include a range of practical horticultural tasks to develop, enhance and conserve the garden and contribute to the delivery of projects. You will 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 will be helping to cut the hedges, mow our fine lawns and manage our meadows. You’ll work in line with current health and safety legislation and be familiar with machinery maintenance and care. You’ll also take ownership of specific areas of the garden ensuring the highest standards are maintained and healthy plants are available for our visitors to enjoy.

This role will require to interact with the public daily, answering the many questions, or help with gardening workshops, tours and helping set up events when needed.

You will also support garden volunteers and help them to make the most of their time here.

Who we're looking for

You’ll need to be trained as a professional gardener/horticulturalist with a good level of practical experience, so in order to be successful in this role you’ll have;

• RHS Level 2 or equivalent experience

• Have proven practical gardening/horticulture experience, as well as a strong knowledge of plants.

• Confidence to participate in garden activities and events.

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

• Experience of working within a team and independently.