Gardener - Wolverhampton

Summary

Do you have gardening and horticultural experience and are looking for a new challenge on a part time basis?

You'll be the only Gardener here supervising a team of volunteers; you'll need to be able to prioritise work and make decisions about the activities and tasks needing to be completed in the garden.

This role is based on annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year.

What it's like to work here

Moseley Old Hall is an Elizabethan farmhouse that has been under the care of the Trust for 60 years this year. The gardens are small and are in a 17th Century design, including formal gardens, knot garden and heritage orchard as well as meadows and woodland within our wider outdoor space. 
We are a small property expecting to welcome over 42,000 visitors through our doors this year. We are a friendly, welcoming team and with plans to develop the site further incorporating additional land, which will double our current size over the coming years. As we are on the outskirts of Wolverhampton we are also working to build closer relationships and community links within the local area.

What you'll be doing

As the only Gardener; you’ll take ownership of the garden ensuring the highest standards are maintained and healthy plants are available for our visitors to enjoy. You'll need to prioritise the work that needs completing in the gardens and plan your time effectively. You'll work closely with the Ranger supporting each other to carry out work in the gardens and wider outdoor spaces within the site. 
This role will include a range of practical horticultural tasks to develop, enhance and conserve the garden and contribute to the delivery of projects. Duties include planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs & herbaceous plants, cutting the hedges, mowing our lawns and helping with hard and soft landscaping and general maintenance of the garden, such as mulching, pruning, leaf clearing and weeding. 
You’ll also support garden volunteers and help them to make the most of their time here. You’ll be expected to interact with the public on a daily basis, answering the many questions, or help out with gardening workshops, tours and helping set up events when needed. 
Please also read the full role profile attached to this advert

Who we're looking for

To be successful in this role you should be able to demonstrate the below:

• Trained as a professional gardener/horticulturalist with a good level of practical experience.
• RHS Level 2 or equivalent.
• Have proven practical gardening/horticulture experience, as well as a strong knowledge of plants
• Confidence to participate in garden activities and events
• Competence with machinery/equipment use and maintenance; including tractors, chainsaws, and pedestrian mowers with accreditation as required for Health and Safety compliance.

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.

Wherever you’re from, and whatever your background, we want to hear from you – and it doesn’t matter if you’re jam first, cream first, or even if you don’t like scones at all. Everyone is welcome.

Benefits for working at the National Trust include:

• Flexible working whenever possible
• Free parking at most locations
• Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

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