Summary
As Assistant Gardener, you'll be working with a team to deliver the day-to-day care of the garden and maintain high presentation standards. This role will include a range of practical tasks to develop, improve and look after the garden and contribute to the delivery of the Castlefield Viaduct project.
For this role, you'll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role.
Hours: This role is based on annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year
Salary: £11.64 per hour
Contract: Fixed until 28 September 2025
Interviews: 5th and 6th September
What it's like to work here
In this role, you'll report to the Senior Gardener. This role is fixed term until end of September 2025 and will work 416 hours from October 2024 to September 2025 covering Saturdays and Sundays. There will be some weekday working, Wed-Fri, mainly in the school holidays.
We're looking for people with a passion for public engagement who will enjoy communicating the stories of the Viaduct, keeping visitors up to date with the project as it develops and helping to manage visitor numbers, alongside caring for the garden. This role will suit someone who enjoys working with other organisations, volunteers, and in particular visitors and wants to be part of a great team
What you'll be doing
Daily responsibilities may include assisting with the planting and maintaining of raised planters, weeding, watering and pruning. You'll talk to the public every day, answering a variety of questions and talking about the project and what you are doing with pride. We're looking for someone with a practical approach to work, getting the day-to-day work done and an interest in plants. The role can sometimes be physically challenging, and we use a wide range of equipment to help us get our work done.
You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what's possible in this role.
Who we're looking for
We'd love to hear from you if you are:
- comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable way
- able to work alone or under direction and as part of a team
- positive with the drive to get things done
- keen to learn new things
- focused on detail
- enthusiastic about the work you do and happy to share this with visitors
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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