Experienced Gardener – Newby Hall

Visitripon; Wealden, Ripon, York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team at one of the finest privately owned gardens in the North of England. As an Experienced Gardener, you will play a vital role in maintaining the beauty of Newby Hall Gardens, assisting with planting, pruning, and garden maintenance. This permanent position offers a friendly work environment and the opportunity to engage with visitors, ensuring a memorable experience. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this role is perfect for those who love horticulture and want to contribute to a stunning garden setting.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous staff discount in shop and restaurant

Access to public events on the estate

Qualifications

• Experience in garden maintenance and horticulture is essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily maintenance of the award-winning Newby Hall Gardens.
• Perform planting, pruning, and pest inspections as needed.

Skills

Horticultural Knowledge

Planting and Pruning

Pest Management

Garden Maintenance

Customer Service

Education

Relevant Horticultural Experience

Tools

Gardening Equipment

Job description

A wonderful opportunity has arisen to join a passionate and friendly garden team caring for the award-winning Newby Hall Gardens, one of the finest privately owned gardens in the North of England.

As an Experienced Gardener, in conjunction with the Head Gardener, Senior Gardener and other members of staff and volunteers, you will be responsible for assisting with the day to day maintenance of the garden at Newby Hall. This extends to all aspects of garden maintenance, from weeding and pruning to planting and redevelopment of garden areas, as well as assisting with hedge and grass cutting and pesticide application to a lesser extent. Annually the garden team plant circa 6,000 annuals and tender perennials along with 18,000 spring flowering bulbs in the garden and display pots.

• Assist in planting and pruning.
• Maintain garden beds by weeding, mulching and fertilising as needed.
• Perform regular inspections to identify and address pest or disease issues promptly.
• Operate and maintain gardening equipment and tools safely.
• Collaborate with the Head Gardener, Senior Gardener and other team members to execute day to day maintenance and projects efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the garden area.
• Be ambassadors for Newby Hall and provide excellent customer service when interacting with visitors.

This is a permanent position, working hours are 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (weekend watering on a rota with time in Lieu). Salary £25,749. 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays. A generous staff discount is offered in our shop and restaurant as well as access to all public events held on the estate.

Please apply in writing with a covering letter explaining why you think you are the perfect candidate along with a CV with relevant horticultural experience and contact details to Head Gardener, Lawrence Wright at The Estate Office, Newby Hall, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5AE or by email to [e-mail]

The closing date for applications is Sunday 1st June 2025, however, the advert may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.