Summary
As a Seasonal Garden Assistant, you'll work as part of a team to make sure the gardens and grounds are looked after to a high standard. Working under the close supervision of the garden team, you'll undertake basic tasks and develop experience in all areas of garden care.
This is a seasonal role on a 13 week fixed term contract.
Interview date: Week commencing 8th July.
Start date: ASAP in July dependant on notice period for current role.
End date: 13 weeks from start date.
Salary: £11.50 per hour.
What it's like to work here
In this role, you'll report to the Head Gardener. The Gardens team includes a Senior Gardener, two full time Gardeners and a small team of garden volunteers.
Working alongside the garden team you will help to maintain and develop the three distinct areas of the garden:
- The historic formal garden containing seasonal bedding displays, magnificent Irish yew trees and high-profile lawn areas.
- The higher garden containing herbaceous garden areas, stream area and a vast collection of magnolias, camellias and rhododendrons.
- The woodland garden containing a mixture of native and non-native trees and shrubs and spring flowering bulbs.
The Lanhydrock estate comprises a grade 1 listed mansion set in a 25 acre garden and surrounded by 910 acres of countryside. The property is presented today at its late Victorian zenith when it was the home of Thomas, 2nd Lord Robartes, his wife Mary and their large family who were looked after by a staff of 80. The property offers a fascinating insight into the workings of a country estate, both above and below stairs.
In 2014 the outdoor offer was expanded to include 14km of off-road cycle trails, skills area and a cycle hire business. The cycle hire runs year-round (every day except 25 Dec) and as such the post-holder is expected to work weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.
The property welcomes around 500,000 visitors a year to its wider estate and 40,000 users to the trails.
For more information about our property please visit lanhydrock
What you'll be doing In this role, you'll be involved in various practical garden tasks to develop, enhance, and look after the garden. Duties may include helping with hard and soft landscaping and general garden maintenance, such as mulching, pruning, leaf clearing and weeding. You'll support the planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs, and plants. You'll talk to the public every day, answering a variety of garden-related questions and talking about what you are doing with pride. You may also support gardening workshops and tours and help the set-up of events when needed. Who we're looking for
We'd love to hear from you if you are:
- helpful & friendly
- customer focused with a positive attitude
- enthusiastic with a willingness to learn
- a team player, but also can work on your initiative?
The package 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.
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
- Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Tax free childcare scheme
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most locations
- Independent financial advice
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