Summary        

If you want a career in Gardening, we can offer you some of the most beautiful outdoor spaces in the UK to work in. 

You’ll love working outdoors and understand that our gardens and grounds are as significant as our mansion houses and our historical places. Your role is vital in making sure our visitors have an amazing experience. 

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

What it's like to work here        

The tranquil Arts & Crafts-style cottage garden, created during the renovation of Paycocke's, is a hidden gem. Based on the original design-work of Miriam Noel, the layout includes swathes of iconic lavender, a croquet lawn, vegetable garden and pond. 

The Assistant Gardener will see about half of their time based at Paycocke's in Coggeshall. Otherwise work will include travel to other sites within the portfolio (including Bourne Mill, Grange Barn and Melford Hall), working alongside the Gardener, Rangers, and Garden Volunteers.

What you'll be doing    
    
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. 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 be helping to cut the hedges and mow our fine lawns.

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.

Please also read the full role profile attached to this advert.

Who we're looking for        

To be successful in this role you should be able to demonstrate the following:
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
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 knowledge and skills).