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  • About The Role

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    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 (insert site This is a full/part-time role working (insert hours) hours per week (Manager to amend as appropriate) 

    [ENTER SITE DESCRIPTION - This should be written by the recruiting manager and can be reused each time you recruit to this role. Examples are available]  
    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. You will work to high standards individually and as part of the wider team.

     [MANAGER / HEAD GARDENER TO ADD IN RELEVANT INFORMATION ON THE ROLE ACCORDING TO THEIR SITE] 

    You will be qualified to at least NVQ level 2, or equivalent in amenity horticulture and have previous experience of working in a high-quality horticultural establishment.
    This is a physically demanding role and involves working outdoors in all weather conditions, which requires a good level of fitness and stamina. You will regularly carry out tasks such as lifting, reaching, and stretching, and will be required to operate gardening equipment and machinery.

    The successful candidate will be required to complete a preplacement questionnaire (PPQ) and your offer will be contingent on this.

    Interviews will be held on [date/in the week commencing] delete as applicable – [on MS Teams]/at [location name].

    If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact [Recruiting Manager Name], [Recruiting Manager Job Title], on [contact Email Address and/or telephone number.) No agencies please.
  • About English Heritage

  • 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.

    The Benefits 

    - 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% 

    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. 

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