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Brodie Castle and Estate

This role is based at Brodie Castle and Estate. Brodie Castle, Garden & Estate comprises: Grade A-listed 16th century tower-house with 17th, 18th and 19th century additions, the Playful Garden, a significant collection of paintings and furniture, and a 75 acre estate of designated historic designed landscape which holds policy woodland, a large pond and the famous Brodie Daffodil Collection. It maintains strong links to the Brodie family, whose ancestral seat this was for its entire history. The buildings and grounds are open to the public all year round and are supported by multiple catering facilities within the Castle and Playful Pavilion, two gift shops, the Stables conference centre and holiday accommodation which includes the prestigious “Laird’s Apartment”. Brodie also hosts weddings, private hire functions and year-round events.

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Assistant Head Gardener or Garden and Estate Manager, 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

1. 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:
Hand-weeding of beds and borders
Weeding, watering and feeding vegetable beds and harvesting produce
Planting out (under direction of staff)
Grass-cutting, strimming, hedge-cutting and raking/collection
Cutting of lawn edges
Application of mulches

2. Assisting with general property maintenance duties for the maximum safety of, and enjoyment by, visitors. Activities may include:
Refuse disposal
Raking gravel paths

3. 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

4. Assisting with interpretation activities such as answering basic horticultural enquiries from visitors and providing clear and accurate plant labelling.

5. Working with other members of the team to foster positive relationships with local communities, visitors and promoting the work of the Trust, and actively seeking opportunities to increase Trust membership.

6. Working with volunteers to ensure they deliver required outputs at the appropriate standard and gain benefits from their volunteering

7. 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.

This role does not require you to undertake a criminal records check.

Application Deadline: Sunday 04/05/2025