Job Description
Department: Gardens & Estates
Location: London
Status: Temporary / Seasonal
Salary: £25,928 per annum pro rata plus an additional supplement of 2 hours per week equating to £1,440.44 per annum pro rata. Subject to April pay review.
Salary Rate: Pro Rata
Days/Hours of work: Seasonal full-time role available
May to November 2026
2 Full-time roles: 5 days out of 7 per week
About the role and about you Come and help in the garden this summer.
The organisation is an independent charity that cares for several internationally significant historic sites. These sites provide the setting for stories that have shaped society, and the organisation works to bring those stories to life for a wide and diverse audience. The aim is for everyone to feel welcome and represented in the spaces and stories shared.
As a seasonal Gardener, you will support the permanent gardening team with a wide range of horticultural tasks, including planting, weeding, grass-cutting, dead-heading, and general garden maintenance. You will be allocated a specific garden area to help maintain to a very high standard, while also delivering excellent customer service to visitors in keeping with the organisation s high expectations.
Previous garden maintenance experience is important, and a driving licence is an advantage. At times you will be required to work independently with minimal supervision, so the ability to manage your own workload is essential. Care, enthusiasm, and a positive approach are just as important. You will also need to demonstrate strong communication and team-working skills.
You will enjoy working outdoors, be reliable and enthusiastic, and have a suitable level of physical fitness to meet the practical requirements of the role.
In return, the organisation offers one of the most spectacular working environments available and the opportunity to gain insight into, or further explore, a career in horticulture.
Closing Date: 15 April 2026
The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and values a diverse workforce. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of background.
The organisation is also committed to high-quality safeguarding practices to ensure everyone is kept safe across its sites. Clear procedures are in place to uphold this commitment, and any behaviour that falls below required standards will be addressed firmly and promptly.
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