As Assistant Gardener, you’ll be working with a team to deliver the day-to-day care of the garden and maintain high presentation standards. This role will include a range of practical tasks to develop, improve and look after the garden and contribute to the delivery of projects.  

720 hours across the year. This role is based on annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year. 

Fixed Term Contract until 28 February 2027.

• Daily responsibilities may include assisting with the planting and maintaining of shrub and flower borders, mulching, hedge cutting and lawn mowing.  
• You’ll work alongside gardeners and a team of volunteers. 
• You’ll talk to the public every day, answering a variety of garden-related questions and talking about what you are doing with pride. 
• We’re looking for someone with a practical approach to work, getting the day-to-day work done and an interest in plants. 
• The role can sometimes be physically challenging, and we use a wide range of machinery and equipment to help us get our work done. 
• The use of machinery such as tractors, hedge trimmers and pedestrian mowers is desirable, but training will be provided. 

For the full job description, including the key areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button. 

Whether you're a member, supporter, volunteer or staff member, it's important that everyone has an equally positive experience of our work and feels welcome. We call this work Everyone Welcome and every part of the organisation is responsible for it.

We'd love to hear from you if you're:

• comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable way 
• a team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative 
• focused on giving great service to everyone you meet 
• willing to learn new skills 
• focused on detail 
• well organised approach