Senior Gardener

Title: Senior Gardener
Location: Belsay Hall & Castle, Belsay, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 0DX
Salary: £25,266 per annum / 36 hours per week / Permanent
Job type: Permanent
Ref: 16020

Join Our Heritage Team

Would you like to work for a charity that cares for hundreds of historic sites across England? We are seeking a Senior Gardener to join our team at Belsay Hall, Castle, and Gardens, one of our key properties within the English Heritage portfolio.

About Belsay Hall and Gardens

Belsay Hall and Castle attracts around 90,000 visitors annually and features exceptional gardens from the 19th century, including Italian formal gardens, Quarry Gardens, and Rhododendron Gardens. The site has undergone major development with renowned garden designer Dan Pearson, focusing on maintaining and developing its iconic features.

Our Mission and Values

We believe heritage is for everyone. We care for over a million objects and numerous historic sites, opening them up to share stories and experiences that connect people to the past and each other.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and CPD opportunities
• Career progression
• Flexible hours
• Access to events and discounts at our sites
• Free entry to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends or family
• Discounts in shops and cafes
• Memberships to gardening organizations
• Enhanced leave policies
• Pension contributions up to 10%

Role Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head Gardener to maintain high standards in our gardens
• Bring to life the stories told by our gardens, engaging visitors of all ages
• Support with plant record management and basic IT software
• Ensure visitor safety and enhance their experience
• Assist in planning and executing seasonal work plans

About You

You will have excellent horticultural knowledge, a talent for leadership, and the ability to support the garden\’s story through your work. Good communication skills and the ability to coordinate weekly schedules are essential.

Learn More and Apply

Find out more about us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/

Meet our team: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/

Inclusivity and Wellbeing

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming people from all backgrounds. We support wellbeing through various initiatives and encourage applicants to discuss any workplace adjustments needed.

For inquiries about workplace adjustments or working patterns, contact Debbie Crombie at deborah.crombie@english-heritage.org.uk. No agencies please.

Interview Details

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 30th June 2025 in person at Belsay Hall, Castle, and Gardens.

Application Requirements

Please refer to the specified documents when completing your application.

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