Assistant Gardener

National Trust; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A heritage organization in Falmouth is looking for an Assistant Gardener to join a passionate team. Responsibilities include maintaining the historic Fox family garden, assisting with plant care, and engaging with visitors. The role requires flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills. This full-time position offers a salary of £24,862.50 per annum and various perks including a pension scheme and holiday allowances.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme

Free entry to National Trust places

Tax free childcare scheme

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most locations

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 planting and maintaining shrubs and borders.
• Engaging with the public during worktime.
• Handling a unique collection of plants.

Skills

Team player

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Tools

Tractors

Hedge trimmers

Strimmers

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.

As Assistant Gardener, you’ll be working with a passionate and enthusiastic team to deliver the day‑to‑day care of the historic 1800's Fox family garden which is set within a valley providing a unique climate. You will help 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: £24,862.50 per annum / £12.75 per hour

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 29-May-2026

Hours / working pattern: Full‑time, 37.5 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 Assistant Head Gardener. The Gardens team includes a Head Gardener, Assistant Head Gardener, Senior Garden and two gardeners.

What you'll be doing

• Assisting with the planting and maintaining of shrub and borders.
• Mulching, hedge cutting, strimming and lawn mowing.
• Working alongside gardeners and a team of volunteers.
• Engaging with the public during worktime.
• Handling a unique collection of plants and contributing to Glendurgan's appeal.
• Using machinery such as a small tractor with trailer, hedge trimmers, strimmers and pedestrian mowers (training provided). Managing physically challenging terrain in all weather.

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

Who we're looking for

• Comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable way.
• A team player, but also 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

• 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 i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts.
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days related 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.