Assistant Gardener - Bath

The National Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading heritage charity is seeking an Assistant Gardener to maintain and enhance the visitor experience at Prior Park Landscape Garden in Bath. This part-time position involves day-to-day gardening tasks, working closely with volunteers and engaging with visitors. Ideal candidates should have a practical, detail-focused approach to gardening and be able to operate various machinery. Training will be provided for specific tools. Competitive hourly rate and benefits are included.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme

Free entry to National Trust places

Tax free childcare scheme

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

Gym membership discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most locations

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with planting and maintaining shrub borders.
• Daily communication with the public about garden activities.
• Engage with volunteers and manage various gardening tasks.

Skills

Team player

Adaptability

Customer service

Willing to learn

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

Tractors

Hedge trimmers

Pedestrian mowers

Job description

Assistant Gardener - Bath

Summary

**Important notice**

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

Prior Park Landscape Garden is an iconic Georgian garden overlooking the World Heritage Site of Bath. This opportunity is to work in a 30 acre urban garden designed to work with nature and the surrounding landscape. It tells the story of gardens in the c18th century, with a wholesome history of follies and temples and a continuous flow of water throughout the site in several lakes and cascades. For more information about our property please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/prior-park-landscape-garden.

As an Assistant Gardener for the National Trust, you’ll be a hands‑on member of the garden team, involved in every aspect of gardening at Prior Park. Responsible for day‑to‑day maintenance, and the high standards of horticulture, you’ll also play a vital role in improving the experience of visitors to the garden.

Salary: 12.75 per hour

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 05-Mar-2027

Hours/ working pattern: Part‑time, 15 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

You would be joining our small team of staff in the garden team as part of a wider National Trust team. You would be working with volunteers on a daily basis to maintain the presentation of the garden and engaging with visitors about the story of the garden and seasonal interest.

You will report directly to the Head Gardener and work in a culture of collaboration with the visitor experiences team, facilities team, volunteer & community team and National Trust consultants. We prioritise skills sharing within the team, so you’ll have a chance to work in all areas. We’ll work with you to plan your career development and do what we can to help you pursue your horticultural interests.

What you'll be doing

Daily responsibilities may include assisting with the planting and maintaining of shrub and borders, mulching, hedge cutting and lawn mowing. You’ll work alongside gardeners and a team of volunteers.

You’ll talk to the public every day, answering a variety of garden‑related questions and talking about what you are doing with pride. We’re looking for someone with a practical approach to work, getting the day‑to‑day work done and an interest in plants.

The role can sometimes be physically challenging, and we use a wide range of machinery and equipment to help us get our work done. The use of machinery such as tractors, hedge trimmers and pedestrian mowers is essential, but training will be provided.

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're

• 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

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 i.e. 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

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