Assistant Gardener
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £24,863 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Barrington Court, Barrington, Ilminster, TA19 0NQ |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | National Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | IRC171392 |
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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: £24,862.50 per annum, we’re currently undertaking our pay review process and it is likely that this salary will be increased from 1st April 2026.
Contract: Permanent
Hours/ working pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Interview date: Wednesday 1st April, we will be flexible for redeployees to bring this date forwards as required
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
Working alongside other garden team members in this role, you’ll report to the Head Gardener.
What you'll be doing
Daily responsibilities may include assisting with the planting and maintaining of shrubs and herbaceous borders, working in the large kitchen garden, 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 a passion for plants. The role can sometimes be physically challenging, we work in all weathers and we use a wide range of machinery and equipment to help us get our 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)
• 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
Salary: £24,862.50 per annum, we’re currently undertaking our pay review process and it is likely that this salary will be increased from 1st April 2026.
Contract: Permanent
Hours/ working pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Interview date: Wednesday 1st April, we will be flexible for redeployees to bring this date forwards as required
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
Working alongside other garden team members in this role, you’ll report to the Head Gardener.
What you'll be doing
Daily responsibilities may include assisting with the planting and maintaining of shrubs and herbaceous borders, working in the large kitchen garden, 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 a passion for plants. The role can sometimes be physically challenging, we work in all weathers and we use a wide range of machinery and equipment to help us get our 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)
• 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