Gardener

National Trust for Scotland

Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
Location: Newhailes House & Gardens, Musselburgh, EH21 6RY
Salary: £28,562 per annum

JOB PURPOSE

This job exists to ensure that the garden, grounds and policies across the Property are managed and maintained as an internationally recognised garden of outstanding horticultural importance, contributing to the property’s overall conservation and development, and its enjoyment by visitors and supporters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Undertake skilled practical maintenance of the garden and estate e.g., managing trees and shrubs, herbaceous plants, and bulbs; turf care; pest/disease/weed control; staking, plant nutrition, composting and soil improvement to the required standards expected by the Trust and for the maximum safety of, and enjoyment by visitors
• Contribute to the management, conservation, and development of the garden and estate through plant propagation, cultivation, production of seed, sustainable growing practices and the inputting of appropriate plant records on IRIS database and labelling to ensure
• Design and implement planting enhancements, including borders and seasonal displays, contributing to structural planting and year-round interest

Preferred method of application: Application form - found here

Closing date: Friday 18th September