Gardener (Seasonal 6 Months) - Hillsborough Castle - NI
Historic Royal Palaces is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, the Banqueting House, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle & Gardens.
Departments
Hillsborough Castle
Home Palace
Hillsborough Castle
Status
Temporary/Seasonal
Estimated Start date
1 April 2025
Salary
£22,464 - Subject to increase in April 2025 in line with UK Real Living Wage
Salary Rate
Pro Rata
Days/Hours of work
Full time 36 hours per week - 5 days p/w
About the role and about you
An opportunity has arisen to join our skilled and enthusiastic Gardening Team in the Grounds at Hillsborough Castle. We are looking for a Gardener to join the team as a full-time, temporary member of staff for 6 months.
You will carry out a wide range of grounds maintenance and horticultural tasks in the walled garden and wider estate working to further develop the wonderful gardens of Hillsborough Castle. The grounds of Hillsborough have been recently undergone major work to develop the horticulture excellence and enhance the beauty of this site - every year new bulb displays are planted and projects under taken.
This role will require a passion for planting and maintaining beds and borders, cutting grass and presenting the gardens to a 'Royal 'standard . Applicants must be able to provide the highest level of general horticulture skills, while maintaining a safe, clean, and secure working environment.
If you are a gardener with a positive, proactive, and enthusiastic attitude, then this is the role for you! The work is physically demanding working outside in all weathers. You will be expected to work in a small team and lead small groups of volunteers.
Applicants will have a keen eye for detail, and will have a passion for sustainable gardening in prestigious gardens, a professional all-round knowledge of plants and garden maintenance. Preferably you will be competent in the use of a wide range of horticulture machinery , and have an understanding of what it means to provide 5-Star service to our visitors.
The gardens are varied, including topiary, lawns, shrubberies, herbaceous borders, and a kitchen garden. The successful candidate will be positive, team focused, and competent in soft landscaping and using a range of horticultural machinery.
You must already hold or be working towards a horticulture qualification.
This role will involve working weekends and Bank holidays.
Historic Royal Palaces is an equal opportunities employer and truly values a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background.
Additional Information
Historic Royal Palaces is an equal opportunities employer and truly values a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background.
