Heritage Gardener for Historic Park

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council invites applications for Gardener at Elvaston Castle Country Park, a nationally significant historic estate with Victorian gardens and heritage features. You will join a small garden team, maintaining and developing Grade II listed grounds while supporting biodiversity and visitor enjoyment.

This role offers the chance to contribute to restoration programmes, work with volunteers and partners, and develop professional horticultural skills as Elvaston's landscape evolves

Qualifications

• You will be an experienced horticultural professional with a proven ability to maintain and develop high-quality gardens, parks or landscapes.
• Strong practical horticultural knowledge and experience.
• Experience of being part of a team.
• A commitment to high standards and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and partners.
• A genuine passion for gardens, landscapes, heritage and nature.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the care and development of an important historic landscape.
• Shape horticultural standards and restoration programmes.
• Develop your skills.
• Work alongside volunteers, community groups and partners.
• Contribute to visitor engagement, events and interpretation.
• Help deliver environmental, heritage and wellbeing benefits for thousands of visitors every year.

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Team experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Collaboration

Passion for gardens

Job description

Derbyshire County Council invites applications for Gardener at Elvaston Castle Country Park, a nationally significant historic estate with Victorian gardens and heritage features. You will join a small garden team, maintaining and developing Grade II listed grounds while supporting biodiversity and visitor enjoyment.

This role offers the chance to contribute to restoration programmes, work with volunteers and partners, and develop professional horticultural skills as Elvaston's landscape evolves