Gardener - National Trust for Scotland

National Trust for Scotland; Brodick; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A heritage conservation organization seeks an Estate Gardener in Brodick Castle Gardens. The role involves maintaining and developing gardens, overseeing volunteers, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should have practical garden maintenance skills and a passion for community relations. A competitive salary of £26,757 - £28,252 is offered for a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Experience in garden maintenance and management.
• Ability to manage trees, shrubs, and landscaping projects.
• Strong communication skills for community and volunteer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the garden and landscape.
• Supervise volunteers and staff to ensure task completion.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Skills

Practical maintenance skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Community engagement

Job description

Overview

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Brodick Castle Gardens, Brodick, Isle of Arran, KA27 8HY

Salary range: £26,757 - £28,252

The role of ‘Estate gardener’ as a key member of the Brodick Castle team will be heavily involved in the development of the garden and wider designed landscape, with future projects aimed at creating gardens of international significance. Hence this post will be vital to realize this ambition of the Gardens/Estate as a top visitor attraction. This post is likely to include frequent work in the woodland garden and surrounding estate policies.

The Key Purposes of the job will be met by:

• Undertaking practical maintenance of the garden (e.g. managing trees and shrubs, Path renovation/re-surfacing, Boardwalks, fencing, turf care; pest/disease/weed control; staking, Drainage works, construction, composting and soil improvement etc. to the required standards expected by the Trust and for the maximum safety of, and enjoyment by visitors including other professionals in the horticultural industry.
• Fostering positive relationships with local communities and organizations and promoting the work of the Trust.
• On occasion, supervising and working with volunteers and/or staff members to ensure they deliver required outputs at the appropriate standard, and gain benefit/satisfaction from their activities.
• Demonstrating self-motivation, organizing, planning, initiative, prioritizing and good time management.
• Undertaking such other reasonable duties as may from time to time be required to ensure the smooth running of the property as required by the Head Gardener.
• Ensuring compliance with the Trust’s health, safety, and environment policies and procedures.

Closing date: Sunday 12th October 2025

Preferred method of application: Application form here.