National Trust
Gardener
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Summary
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY*
As a Gardener for the National Trust, you’ll be a hands-on member of the garden team, involved in every aspect of gardening at The Workhouse & Infirmary. Responsible for day-to-day maintenance, and the highest standards of horticulture, you’ll also play a vital role in improving the experience of visitors to the garden and wider estate.
You'll work one day per week, ideally alternating between Wednesday & Friday. You may be asked to work occasional weekends, bank holidays and evenings.
What It's Like To Work Here
As the only staff member in the gardens team, you'll lead a growing team of volunteer gardeners who are dedicated to not only the horticulture but also the history of this unique National Trust property.
You'll spend your day at a really special place, and working alongside talented, knowledgeable, committed and friendly people, using a combination of technical skills, knowledge and creativity to help conserve these places, for everyone. You'll see the impact of your work each day and be rewarded to hear from visitors about how they have enjoyed and connected with the garden.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll be helping to keep the garden in tiptop condition every day. This might involve daily checks to make sure all areas are safe for people visiting, routine tasks such as weeding, pruning and mulching, and using machinery such as hedge cutters, leaf blowers, lawnmowers and tractors.
Other duties might include propagation, tree safety work and garden design and restoration. You may be involved in recycling and managing waste, along with the rest of the garden team.
Who We're Looking For
We'd love to hear from you if you’re:
- An enthusiastic horticulturist and hands-on gardener, who’s worked with hard landscaping before
- Knowledgeable about plants, with a great eye for detail.
- Experienced with machinery, including tractors, chainsaws, rotary and cylinder mowers, and with some knowledge of maintenance
- A driver with a full licence
- Able to manage a demanding outdoor role
- Good at talking to, and getting on with, all kinds of people
- Equally confident working within a team, with volunteers or on your own
- Able to keep to time, plan and meet deadlines
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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
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National Trust place
The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, NG25 0PT
Documents
Gardener - Career Level B.pdf
Requirements
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Additional information
Internal Applicants only
Our colleagues work for the National Trust in many locations and sometimes don't have easy access to internal vacancy listings. Using the internet ensures we can reach as many of our colleagues as possible. We appreciate that this can be frustrating for external talent. Do note that some roles are released externally after an initial period of time.
Closing Date: 13th September 2026
To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page.
If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at recruitmentenquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk
If you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at adjustments@nationaltrustjobs.org.uk and we'll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page.
Equal Opportunities Statement
The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here.
Safeguarding Statement
The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre.
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