Gardener at Osterley Park – Flexible Hours & Visitor Impact

National Trust; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 3,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental conservation organization is seeking a Gardener to maintain and enhance the gardens at Osterley Park. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for daily garden maintenance tasks, ensuring visitor safety, and using various gardening machinery. The ideal candidate will have practical horticulture experience, teamwork skills, and a good understanding of plant care. This position offers a range of benefits including a substantial pension scheme, discounts, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Discounts on gym memberships

Up to 32 days of holiday allowance

Flexible working whenever possible

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places

Qualifications

• Hands-on gardener with experience in hard landscaping.
• Great eye for detail regarding plant knowledge.
• Able to manage a demanding outdoor role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the garden and park in excellent condition.
• Perform daily safety checks for visitors.
• Use machinery for tasks like mowing and pruning.

Skills

Practical horticulture and plant care

Teamwork and volunteer support

Machinery use and safety compliance

Communication and public engagement

Tools

Tractors

Chainsaws

Rotary mowers

Cylinder mowers

Job description

An environmental conservation organization is seeking a Gardener to maintain and enhance the gardens at Osterley Park. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for daily garden maintenance tasks, ensuring visitor safety, and using various gardening machinery. The ideal candidate will have practical horticulture experience, teamwork skills, and a good understanding of plant care. This position offers a range of benefits including a substantial pension scheme, discounts, and flexible working options.