Senior Gardener - Chipping Campden

Are you an experienced gardener, now ready to take on a new challenge and more responsibility? If you're a dedicated and enthusiastic horticulturist, who's keen to make a difference, then we can offer you invaluable experience and development within Lawrence Johnston's garden at Hidcote. Working as part of a small senior team, you will help to lead and inspire a enthusiastic team of gardeners, assistant gardeners, apprenticeships and volunteers.

You'll be happy working outside in all weathers, both working alongside and leading the team. You'll understand why people love coming to this garden so much, and why your role is part of helping visitors enjoy their day. An important part of your role will be leading a set of key responsibilities using your strengths and developing new skills as part of the senior team. Demonstrating exceptional gardening skills, which others can follow and learn from, you'll give inspiring and practical training to new staff and volunteers. Building positive working relationships across the entire site, you will enjoy talking to people visiting the garden, sharing the history of the place as well as how the garden is managed now.,

• someone who combines practical experience in horticulture with appropriate qualifications
• used to supervising others in a similar role
• highly knowledgeable about plants
• confident in using and maintaining garden machinery, including chainsaws, tractors, hedge-trimmers and mowers (both walking and ride-on)
• aware of relevant health and safety legislation and practices
  
  As a significant early 20th century garden of its time, Hidcote is a special place, now harnessing Lawrence Johnston's vision for the garden alongside the challenges of a changing climate and the need to work more sustainably and improve the garden's resilience for present and future generations., The National Trust is committed to promoting and preserving those places of natural beauty and historic interest for which it has the privilege to be responsible for the benefit of the nation, for everyone for ever.
The Trust is proud of what has been achieved over the last 126 years and is determined to maintain those high standards of conservation, stewardship and curatorial care for which it has been recognised throughout the world. Its achievements have enabled the general public and the Trust's members and visitors to enjoy and appreciate the countryside, coastline, gardens, historic buildings and collections, all of which encapsulate so much of the history of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is a duty to tell that history in a complete, balanced and accurate way, and without judgement. The National Trust continues as a guardian of the past, and for the future, to uphold its duty to maintain and enhance what has been entrusted to its care.

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) Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) Perks at work discounts such as 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 Trust places