Assistant Gardener

National Trust; Chipping Campden; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading heritage organization is seeking an Assistant Gardener in Chipping Campden. You will work in a supportive team, providing day-to-day garden care and maintenance. Responsibilities include assisting with tasks like hedge cutting and lawn mowing, engaging with the public, and using specialized machinery. This part-time role offers competitive hourly pay and an array of perks, including pension schemes, discounts, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme

Free entry to National Trust places

Tax-free childcare scheme

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable way.
• Focused on giving great service to everyone you meet.
• Willing to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the care of the garden and maintenance.
• Working alongside gardeners and a team of volunteers.
• Talking to the public and answering garden-related questions.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Adaptability

Tools

Tractors

Hedge trimmers

Pedestrian mowers

Job description

Important notice

In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.

Assistant Gardener – Overview

As Assistant Gardener, you’ll be working with a team to deliver the day-to-day care of the garden and maintain high presentation standards. This role will include a range of practical tasks to develop, improve and look after the garden and contribute to the delivery of projects.

Salary: £12.75 per hour

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31-Jan-2026

Hours/working pattern: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week

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

In this role, you’ll report to the Senior Gardener and be part of a larger team of 14 and volunteers.

What you'll be doing

• Assisting with the care of the garden, maintenance of path surfaces and infrastructure, mulching, hedge cutting and lawn mowing.
• Working alongside gardeners and a team of volunteers.
• Talking to the public every day, answering a variety of garden‑related questions and discussing what you are doing with pride.
• Approaching tasks with a practical mindset and an interest in plants.
• Using machinery such as tractors, hedge trimmers and pedestrian mowers (training will be provided).

You can view the full role profile for this role in the attached document. 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

• Comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable way
• A team player, yet happy to work on your own initiative
• Focused on giving great service to everyone you meet
• Willing to learn new skills
• Focused on detail
• Well‑organised approach

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.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Tax‑free childcare scheme
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Perks at work discounts (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 locations
• Independent financial advice