Gardener

ECG Limited; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A historical cultural trust in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking a full-time Gardener to maintain the five family gardens and ensure they are ready for public visitation. Ideal candidates will have horticultural experience and a keen interest in gardening. Responsibilities include day-to-day maintenance and engaging with visitors, providing them with information on the gardens. The role offers a competitive salary and several employee benefits including pension, discounts, and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Company pension (enhanced after probation)

Company events

Employee discount

Free parking

Store discounts

Flexible benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in gardening and horticultural methods.
• Ability to engage with visitors and provide information.
• Strong team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and present the gardens for public viewing.
• Assist in the day-to-day upkeep of the five gardens.
• Interact confidently with visitors regarding the gardens.

Skills

Experience in horticulture

Knowledge of horticultural practices

Using horticultural machinery

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proactive approach to work

Team player

Education

Horticulture qualification

Job description

Gardener – Vacancy

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is recruiting a Gardener on a full‑time contract to work across all gardens of the five Shakespeare family homes and other grounds.

Working as part of a small team you will be helping in the day‑to‑day maintenance and presentation of the five gardens, ensuring that they are ready for the public. You will be able to talk knowledgeably to visitors while working in the gardens and confidently answer their questions.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will be an experienced gardener, ideally having a horticulture qualification. You will have a keen interest in horticulture and experience of horticultural methods and practices and using horticultural machinery. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, a proactive approach to work and be a good team player.

Salary

£23,168

Benefits

• Company pension (enhanced after probation)
• Company events
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Store discounts
• Flexible benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme

Working hours

35 hours a week

Annual leave

23 days holiday plus the 8 bank holidays

The closing date for applications is Sunday 25 January 2026, interviews will take place on Tuesday 3 February 2026, in person in Stratford‑upon‑Avon.

To apply, visit https://shakespearebtrust.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/search.

We will send you a confirmation email once you have sent your online application, where you will be able to complete your profile in full.

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and building a diverse and representative workforce.