Gardener - 1 Year Fixed Term We are seeking a Gardener to join our passionate Gardens team who manage 338 acres of gardens and grounds, including the gardens at the Dairy, the Five Arrows Hotel, and at 2 contemporary buildings (Windmill Hill and the Flint House and Annex). The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team at Waddesdon Manor | A French Renaissance-style château ensuring that this Grade 1 listed garden remains one of the finest Victoria gardens in Britain. You will be responsible for upkeeping the 165-acre garden, famous for its ornamental bedding, shrub planting and specimen trees, and high horticultural standards referred to as the Waddesdon Standard. What you will do: As a member of the Gardens Team, you will work towards achieving the strategic objectives and vision for the Garden Department (unique, flamboyant, inspirational and bold) in all areas of the role. The Gardener is a horticulturalist with responsibility to support the gardens presentation to agreed standards. You will participate in a range of duties across all areas of the Garden. The care and presentation of the Garden is supervised by the Gardens Manager and Asst. Garden Manager, but all team members have significant levels of specialist skills, responsibility and collective ownership and will be expected to perform all aspects of garden maintenance. Key responsibilities include but not limited to: Day-to-day Management and Presentation Supporting the care and maintenance of seasonal bedding where required. Supporting the care and maintenance of formal and informal lawn areas. Supporting the care and maintenance of the woody plant collection including, trees, shrubs, roses and climbing plants. Supporting the care and maintenance of hedges and topiary. Supporting the care and maintenance of herbaceous plants including some aquatics and bulbous plants. The day-to-day care of machinery and equipment. Encourage a culture of collaborative working within the department and with other departments at Waddesdon, including Estates, Facilities, Visitor Services and Events and House Curators. Training and Development As a Gardener you are encouraged to develop your technical and practical skills and horticultural knowledge through training and courses as considered necessary and appropriate by the Gardens Manager and Asst. Garden Manager as identified as part of your Recognition Conversation Health and Safety All staff are expected to observe Health and Safety at Work Regulations as set out by The National Trust in accordance with its statutory obligations, and to ensure compliance and safe working practices within all Health and Safety regulations, statements, guidance notes and COSHH regulations, to ensure a safe working environment, for staff, volunteers and the visitors. Environmental Awareness All staff are expected to observe both the National Trust’s and Waddesdon Manor’s policy and practices for the protection and improvement of the environment, and to ensure the security of equipment and buildings. Relationships At all times to maintain good working relations with all members of Waddesdon staff. Working alongside volunteers, assisting them where necessary and making sure that they know how valued they are within the team. Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter for this role: A horticultural qualification or a proven interest or track record in gardening and/or horticulture. Some level of practical experience in horticulture. Good people skills to build relationships with the public, colleagues and volunteers. A flexible, committed approach with willingness to work as the workload demands and across all the areas managed by the Gardens Department. Good team player Holding appropriate professional licences such as spraying would be an advantage. Provisional drivers’ license as a minimum Additional requirements: The safety and wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable adults are of the utmost importance for any role at the Rothschild Foundation, Waddesdon Manor. Consequently this position will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to uphold the safety and security of all our guests, staff and volunteers.