Assistant Gardener - Chipping Campden

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

Job summary

A conservation organization is seeking a part-time Assistant Gardener in Chipping Campden. In this role, you'll assist with garden maintenance, work with a team of gardeners, and engage with the public. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, adaptable team players eager to learn. This position offers a salary of £12.75 per hour, part-time hours at 22.5 per week, and benefits including a pension scheme and discounts.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme

Free entry to National Trust places

Tax-free childcare scheme

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

Gym memberships discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working options

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Independent financial advice

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in a flexible, adaptable manner as a team player.
• Able to work on your own initiative.
• Focused on providing excellent service.
• Eager to learn new skills.
• Detail-oriented and well-organised.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the care of the garden.
• Maintenance of path surfaces and infrastructure.
• Mulching, hedge cutting and lawn mowing.
• Working alongside gardeners and volunteers.
• Talking to the public and answering questions.
• Using machinery and equipment with training.

Job description

Job Details

Assistant Gardener - Chipping Campden

Summary

• In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.
• Salary: £12.75 per hour.
• Contract: Fixed Term until 31-Jan.
• Hours / working pattern: Part‑time, 22.5 hours per week.
• Applicants will complete an online assessment instead of submitting a CV or online application form.
• This assessment will help us understand 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 gardeners and volunteers.

What you'll be doing

Daily responsibilities may include:

• 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 garden‑related questions and explaining your work with pride.
• Using a wide range of machinery and equipment – tractors, hedge trimmers, pedestrian mowers – with essential training provided.

Who we’re looking for

We’d love to hear from you if you are comfortable working in a flexible, adaptable manner as a team player, yet also able to work on your own initiative. You should be focused on providing excellent service to everyone you meet, eager to learn new skills, detail‑oriented, and well‑organised.

Benefits

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% of 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.
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