Heritage Estates Groundskeeper

South West Heritage Trust; Glastonbury; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A heritage organization in Glastonbury is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain various heritage sites. The role requires a Level 3 qualification in grounds maintenance or equivalent experience, along with the ability to drive to different locations. Responsibilities include grounds maintenance, countryside stewardship, and assisting with conservation projects. This is a permanent position with a salary of £26,970.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in grounds maintenance, estate management, or horticulture to Level 3.
• Ability to drive independently to work locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of heritage sites.
• Perform grounds maintenance and premises duties.
• Support conservation projects.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Horticulture

Estate management

Independent driving

Education

Qualification in grounds maintenance to Level 3

Job description

Location: Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury, this role will include visits to other sites across the South West Heritage Trust.

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £26970

Contract: Permanent

We are looking for an enthusiastic groundskeeper to join our in-house estates team to assist with the maintenance of a diverse range of heritage sites in the care of the South West Heritage Trust.

The role will be based at the Somerset Rural Life Museum in Glastonbury and include the upkeep of three other museum and visitor sites, the Trust’s head office, and 450 acres of historic landscape across Somerset. It will cover grounds maintenance, countryside stewardship, and premises duties, and assisting with conservation projects.

You should have a relevant qualification in grounds maintenance, estate management or horticulture to Level 3, or an equivalent level of vocational experience, and the ability to drive independently to any work location by means of your own transport or the Trust’s vehicles.

The South West Heritage Trust is an independent charity which provides heritage services across Somerset and Devon. We are committed to building an organisation as diverse as the communities we serve. Your application for this role will be welcomed whatever your background and regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership.

For further information, please contact Nicholas Wall (Senior Conservation Officer) e-mail [e-mail]

For further information and an application form, please use the link below. CVs are not accepted as applications.

Heritage Estates Groundskeeper

Closing date: 9am Monday 8 September 2025

Interviews: Thursday 18 September 2025