Heritage Garden & Estate Gardener

Countryside Classroom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Countryside Classroom is seeking a hands-on gardener to maintain the garden and estate at Newhailes House & Gardens, Musselburgh. The role supports conservation and visitor enjoyment, with a focus on planting and ground care.

The position includes plant propagation, record-keeping on IRIS, and creating seasonal displays to enhance year-round interest. 40 hours per week, salary £28,562 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in skilled practical garden maintenance.
• Knowledge of plant propagation and sustainable growing practices.
• Ability to manage plant records using IRIS database.

Responsibilities

• Undertake skilled practical maintenance of the garden and estate.
• Contribute to management, conservation and development through propagation and records.
• Design and implement planting enhancements and seasonal displays.

Skills

Garden maintenance

Tree & shrub management

Pest/disease control

Plant propagation

Plant records (IRIS)

Tools

IRIS database

Job description

Countryside Classroom is seeking a hands-on gardener to maintain the garden and estate at Newhailes House & Gardens, Musselburgh. The role supports conservation and visitor enjoyment, with a focus on planting and ground care.

The position includes plant propagation, record-keeping on IRIS, and creating seasonal displays to enhance year-round interest. 40 hours per week, salary £28,562 per annum.