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 GardenerReporting to the Property Operations Manager, you'll meet regularly with other gardeners within in the portfolio as well as regional advisors to continue to develop the gardens.Moseley Old Hall is the former farmhouse famous for sheltering Charles II after the Battle of Worcester in 1651. This gem of a property has ambitious plans and is undergoing exciting developments, including new accessible paths and play equipment to ensure visitors have the best experience possible and ensure we can continue to conserve the indoors and outdoor spaces in our care. Your understanding and enthusiasm of these developments will be a big part of delivering the role. Visitors also enjoy tours of our Hall, handmade refreshments in our Tearoom, a Second hand Bookshop and acres of outdoors to connect with nature.Click here for more information about this locationYou'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, cutting flowers for the house, preparing plants for sale, tree safety work and garden design. You may be involved in recycling and managing waste, along with the rest of the garden team. You'll also engage with our visitors and share your enthusiasm for gardens and the work we do. 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 • 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 Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you. Closing Date: 13th April 2025 Interview Date: 22nd April 2025To 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 recruitmentenquiriesnationaltrust.org.ukIf 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 adjustmentsnationaltrustjobs.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. Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early. 162615IRC162615WolverhamptonFixed Term p/t (22.5 hrs pw to 01/05/26)Ends: Apr 13th 4388.6 mi from undefinedAs a Gardener for the National Trust, you’ll be a hands-on member of the team, involved in every aspect of gardening at Moseley Old Hall. 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 lead an enthusiastic team of volunteers who are passionate about the presentation and development of Moseley's gardens. You'll become part of a wider outdoor team and work closely with our Ranger, where you will mutually support each other in the maintenance and conservation of our outdoors. Your role also includes a proportion of weekend and bank holiday working.Moseley Old Hall, Moseley Old Hall Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 7HYCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK13.74 per hour