Summary
As a Gardener for the National Trust, you’ll be a hands-on member of the garden team, involved in every aspect of gardening at Springhill. Responsible for day-to-day maintenance, and the highest standards of horticulture, you’ll also play a vital role in improving the experience of visitors to the garden and wider estate.
You may be asked to work occasional weekends, bank holidays and evenings.
What it's like to work here Join the gardens team at Springhill, generally regarded as one of the prettiest houses in Ulster. You'll have the opportunity to work in the Dutch garden with its rare roses & camomile and a herb garden on the Juniper Walk. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Sperrin Mountains, with firs, chestnuts, ancient yew, ash and beech avenue - in this setting you'll find the perfect opportunity to hone your skills and benefit from the experience and support of your colleagues. What you'll be doingYou'll be helping to keep the garden and parklandin tiptop condition every day. This might involve daily checks to make sure all areas are safe for people visiting, routine tasks such as weeding, pruning and mulching, and using machinery such as hedge cutters, leaf blowers, lawnmowers and tractors.
Other duties might include propagation, cutting flowers for the house, preparing plants for sale, tree safety work and garden design and restoration. You may be involved in recycling and managing waste, along with the rest of the garden team.
Who we're looking forWe'd love to hear from you if you’re:
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.
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National Trust | £19,094 per annum | Moneymore |