Assistant Gardener
| Posting date: | 08 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.75 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 December 2025 |
| Location: | Hidcote Manor Garden, Hidcote Bartrim, Chipping Campden, GL55 6LR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | National Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | IRC168649 |
Summary
**Important notice**
In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.
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 projects.
Salary: £12.75 per hour
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31-Jan-2026
Hours/ working pattern: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week
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.
What it's like to work here
In this role, you’ll report to the Senior Gardener and be part of a larger team of 14 and volunteers
What you'll be doing
Daily responsibilities may include assisting with the care of the garden, maintenance of path surfaces and infrastructure, mulching, hedge cutting and lawn mowing. You'll work alongside gardeners and a team of volunteers. You'll talk to the public every day, answering a variety of garden related questions and talking about 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 be sometimes physically challenging, and we use a wide range of machinery and equipment to help us get the work done. The use of machinery such as tractors, hedge trimmers and pedestrian mowers is essential, but training will be provided.
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're
comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable way
a team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative
focused on giving great service to everyone you meet
willing to learn new skills
focused on detail
well organised approach
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
In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.
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 projects.
Salary: £12.75 per hour
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31-Jan-2026
Hours/ working pattern: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week
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.
What it's like to work here
In this role, you’ll report to the Senior Gardener and be part of a larger team of 14 and volunteers
What you'll be doing
Daily responsibilities may include assisting with the care of the garden, maintenance of path surfaces and infrastructure, mulching, hedge cutting and lawn mowing. You'll work alongside gardeners and a team of volunteers. You'll talk to the public every day, answering a variety of garden related questions and talking about 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 be sometimes physically challenging, and we use a wide range of machinery and equipment to help us get the work done. The use of machinery such as tractors, hedge trimmers and pedestrian mowers is essential, but training will be provided.
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're
comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable way
a team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative
focused on giving great service to everyone you meet
willing to learn new skills
focused on detail
well organised approach
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