Jobs

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Head Gardener/Assistant Head Gardener, to ensure that the garden and estate are managed and maintained to a high standard in line with the aims and objectives of the National Trust for Scotland.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Assisting with general horticultural duties to the required standards expected by the Trust and for the maximum safety of, and enjoyment by, visitors. Activities may include:

Grass-cutting, strimming, hedge-cutting and raking/collection

Assisting with glasshouse duties

Hand-weeding of beds and borders

Vegetable beds and harvesting/growing produce

Planting out (under direction of staff)

Application of mulches

Assisting with general property maintenance duties and for the maximum safety of, and enjoyment by, visitors. Activities may include:

Refuse disposal / litter picking if required

Raking gravel paths

Assisting as required with the general enjoyment of the gardens and estate by:

Responding to general visitor enquiries

Assisting at events held within the garden or on the estate

Working with the full time staff to foster positive relationships with visitors and promoting the work of the Trust.

Working alongside volunteers, seasonals and trainees.

Ensuring compliance with the Trust’s health, safety and environment policies and procedures to ensure the safety of staff, volunteers and visitors. This includes recognition of the Trust’s environmental policy with respect to sustainable gardening policies.

Application Deadline: Sunday 09/03/2025