Summary
***INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY PLEASE*** As Seasonal Garden Assistant, you’ll work as part of a team to make sure the gardens and grounds are looked after to a high standard. Working under the close supervision of the garden team, you'll undertake basic tasks and develop experience in all areas of garden care. Hours: 30 hours a week. Shift times are typically 8:30am to 4:30pm, mostly working Monday to Friday, although weekend working will be required at times. Duration: Fixed Term Contract until 28th February 2025 Salary: £11.50 an hour Interview date: week commencing 28th October 2024
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
Clumber Park is a beautiful expanse of parkland, heath and woods covering more than 3,800 acres. Clumber was once the country estate of the Dukes of Newcastle. Although the house was demolished in 1938, there are many glimpses of its grand past to explore. From the Gothic-style chapel, often referred to as a 'Cathedral in miniature', you can follow in the footsteps of Dukes through the peaceful pleasure ground to the Walled Kitchen Garden where you can experience sights, scents and a taste of the past
What you'll be doing
In this role, you'll be involved in various practical garden tasks to develop, enhance, and look after the garden. Duties may include helping with hard and soft landscaping and general garden maintenance, such as mulching, pruning, leaf clearing and weeding. You’ll support the planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs, and plants. You’ll talk to the public every day, answering a variety of garden-related questions and talking about what you are doing with pride. You may also support gardening workshops and tours and help the set-up of events when needed. 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 are:
1. helpful & friendly
2. customer focused with a positive attitude
3. enthusiastic with a willingness to learn
4. a team player, but also can work on your initiative
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.
5. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
6. Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
7. Tax free childcare scheme
8. Rental deposit loan scheme
9. Season ticket loan
10. Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
11. Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria
12. Flexible working whenever possible
13. Employee assistance programme
14. Free parking at most locations
15. Independent financial advice
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