Garden Supervisor: Lead Horticulture & Nursery

National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial pension scheme up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust places

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days + buy

Job summary

The National Trust at Knightshayes is seeking a Garden Supervisor to lead the day-to-day management of the Walled Kitchen Garden and Nursery. You will develop planting plans, support conservation, and oversee staff, trainees and volunteers to keep the garden thriving.

Based in Tiverton, you’ll work with the wider teams to maintain high horticultural standards, manage budgets and risks, and build engaging visitor experiences while caring for our historic landscape.

Qualifications

• Practical horticultural experience with a Level 3/4 qualification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of edible crops and cut flowers.
• Experience in propagation and nursery management.
• Experience leading staff or volunteers and strong health & safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of the Walled Kitchen Garden and associated nursery.
• Develop care, conservation, and development plans for the garden.
• Support care of Formal and Woodland Garden and outdoor areas.
• Manage risks and ensure safe working practices and compliance.
• Oversee budgets, resources, small projects, and contractor work.
• Coach and train staff, trainees and volunteers.
• Enhance visitor experiences and interpretation of garden features.
• Collaborate with partners and communities to engage visitors.

Skills

Practical horticulture

Edibles & cut flowers

Propagation & nursery

Plant knowledge & conservation

Staff/volunteer leadership

Health & safety

Training & coaching

Communication & relationships

Project planning & resources

Education

Level 3/4 horticultural qualification

Job description

The National Trust at Knightshayes is seeking a Garden Supervisor to lead the day-to-day management of the Walled Kitchen Garden and Nursery. You will develop planting plans, support conservation, and oversee staff, trainees and volunteers to keep the garden thriving.

Based in Tiverton, you’ll work with the wider teams to maintain high horticultural standards, manage budgets and risks, and build engaging visitor experiences while caring for our historic landscape.