Location
Romsey

Hours
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary
£26,793 per annum

About the Role
As a Gardener for the National Trust at Mottisfont, you will be a hands-on member of the horticulture team, involved in every aspect of garden maintenance and supporting Volunteer gardeners. You will be responsible for day-to-day upkeep, ensuring the highest standards of horticultural practice, and enhancing the visitor experience across the garden and wider estate. The role requires working weekends on a rota basis, bank holidays, and occasional evenings.

Located in idyllic riverside gardens surrounded by ancient trees, brooks, and rolling lawns, Mottisfont offers evolving colour and interest throughout the year. The estate includes 1600 acres of woodland, tenanted farms, and a biodiverse landscape. The garden features two National Plant Collections and significant history, providing a sensory treat for visitors.

Under the guidance of Senior Gardeners, your duties will include daily safety checks, planting, weeding, pruning, mulching, and operating machinery such as hedge cutters, leaf blowers, lawnmowers, and tractors. Additional tasks may involve propagation, tree safety work, garden restoration, supporting apprentice development, and managing green waste recycling. You may also support events and busy periods as part of the property team.

Experience
- Knowledge of practical horticulture and plant care
- Experience with machinery including tractors, chainsaws, rotary and cylinder mowers
- Experience in work programme and project support
- Experience working with hard landscaping is desirable

About you
- Enthusiastic horticulturist and hands-on gardener with a great eye for detail
- Ability to contribute effectively to teamwork and support volunteers
- Confident in communication and public engagement
- Able to manage a demanding outdoor role and work independently or within a team
- Good time management skills with the ability to plan and meet deadlines
- Full UK driving licence

Qualifications
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Compliance with National Trust policies and standards

Benefits
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
- Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- EV car lease scheme (subject to salary criteria)
- Perks at work discounts including gym memberships, shopping and cinema discounts
- Holiday allowance up to 32 days plus holiday purchase scheme
- Flexible working where possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most Trust locations