Job Description

Would you like to work for the charity that cares for hundreds of historic sites in every corner of England?



With 14 main garden sites and dedicated garden teams, we are looking for a Gardener to join our team at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens. This is a full time role working 36 hours per week.



Brodsworth Hall & Gardens are multi award winning restored Victorian pleasure gardens featuring extensive formal flower displays, a historic rock garden, a unique fern dell, and various other Victorian elements like a rose garden and Italian garden. Owned by English Heritage, these 18 acres of gardens retain their 1860s appearance and offer a historical experience complete with unique Victorian structures such as an archway, bridge, and a former archery target house



Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.



Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings.



That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.

Benefits include:

Comprehensive training and CPD The opportunity to progress your career Apprenticeship opportunities Flexible hours Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family members 25% discount in our shops and cafes Corporate subscription / memberships to gardening organisations Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental leave 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays pro rata rising to 28 days after 3 years Options to buy additional leave Matched pension contributions up to 10%

As a Gardener, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our gardens are well maintained and presented wonderful places to spend time in. You'll contribute to bringing to life the stories that our gardens tell, helping visitors of all ages make new discoveries. The role will include all aspects of horticultural practices from mowing to pruning. The garden team are regularly undertaking to projects to restore the gardens back to their former Victorian splendour. With this role you will also get the opportunity to work at our two satellite site gardens, Bolsover Castle and Gainsborough old Hall.



You will be qualified to at least NVQ level 2 standard in amenity horticulture, and have previous experience of working in a high-quality horticultural establishment. You will work to high standards and be effective and efficient when working on your own or as part of the wider team.

Find out more about us and what we do:

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/ You can also meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/



Everybody's welcome at English Heritage



Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.



We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments.



If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Daniel Hale (Head Gardener) daniel.hale@english-heritage.org.uk

Interviews will be held on the week commencing the 3rd November. Interviews will take place at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, DN5 7XJ.