Gardener


Company:	Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Salary:	from £24,078 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6QW
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is looking to recruit a Gardener on a full-time contract to work across all gardens of the five Shakespeare family homes and other grounds.

Working as part of a small team you will be helping in the day-to-day maintenance and presentation of the five gardens, ensuring that they are ready for the public. You will be able to talk knowledgeably to visitors whilst working in the gardens and confidently answer their questions.

To be successful in this role you will be an experienced gardener, ideally having a horticulture qualification. You will have a keen interest in horticulture and experience of horticultural methods and practices and using horticultural machinery. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, have a proactive approach to work and be a good team player.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026, interviews will take place on Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 November 2026, in person in Stratford-upon-Avon.

If you would like to know more and to apply please go to our jobs website:

https://shakespearebtrust.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/search

We will send you a confirmation email once you have sent your online application, where you will be able to complete your profile in full.

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and building a diverse and representative workforce.

Essential requirements

• NVQ level 2 horticulture, or extensive practical horticultural experience • A basic knowledge of horticultural practices, plants species and their husbandry • PA1 and PA6a spraying certification and a knowledge of appropriate fertiliser applications • An interest in garden design and border composition • Knowledge of Health and Safety best practice and procedures is essential • Skills in completing and interpreting work programs • Supervision of staff, volunteers, students • Clean driving licence • Towing experience (desirable) • Experience of operating a range of gardening machinery and equipment • Previous experience as a working gardener carrying out the full range of gardening duties, in a public garden • Previous experience in talking to members of the public/visitors regarding gardening would be desirable

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