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 as well as one of the largest plant collections in Europe.

What it's like to work here        

Honey-coloured country house with dramatic terraced gardens and world-renowned art collection. 

Arriving with fresh ideas, enthusiasm and ample resources, Lady Bearsted set about improving the garden for leisure and pleasure. She commissioned Kitty Lloyd-Jones to advise on designs and planting. Lloyd-Jones was one of the first professional female garden designers. A doctor's daughter with a degree in horticulture from Reading in 1924 and her own nursery business ensured she was eminently qualified to reinterpret the spaces according to Lady Bearsted's wishes.

What you'll be doing        

As a hands-on Gardener, you’ll 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'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 take ownership of specific areas of the garden ensuring the highest standards are maintained and healthy plants are available for our visitors to enjoy.

You’ll also support garden volunteers 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 below:
Trained as a professional gardener/horticulturalist with a good level of practical experience.
RHS Level 2 or equivalent.
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.