Jobs

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Key Purposes of the job will be met by:

Undertaking practical maintenance of the garden (e.g. managing trees and shrubs, herbaceous plants, and bulbs; turf care; pest/disease/weed control; staking, plant propagation, plant nutrition, composting and soil improvement to the required standards expected by the Trust and for the maximum safety of, and enjoyment by visitors including other professionals in the horticultural industry;

Demonstrating: self-motivation, organisation, planning, prioritisation, good time management and attention to detail;

On occasion, supervising and working with volunteers and/or staff members to ensure they deliver required outputs at the appropriate standard, and gain benefit/satisfaction from their activities;

Undertaking other reasonable duties as may, from time to time, be required to ensure the smooth running of the property;

Ensuring compliance with the Trust’s health, safety, and environment policies and procedures.

Fostering positive relationships with local communities and organisations and promote the work of the Trust.

SCOPE OF JOB

People Management

Not a line manager but will, on occasion, supervise volunteers and staff under instructions from the Property Management Team.

Will work closely with other property colleagues, and will have some interaction with other technical/specialist advisory colleagues based in other locations and departments (e.g. other NTS gardens in South and West)

Will have regular (daily) interaction with members of the public and guests of all ages and abilities.

Finance Management

Not a budget-holder.

Tools/equipment

Will be a user of driven vehicles such as ride-on mowers and tractors;

Will be a frequent user of powered tools such as Blowers, mowers, strimmers, hedge-cutters;

Will be a frequent user of hand-tools such as spades, forks, trowels, rakes, hoes, shears, and secateurs.

Application Deadline: Sunday 02/02/2025