Falmouth job of the week: Experience natural beauty and amazing plants as a gardener at Glendurgan

By Joseph Macey

23rd Mar 2022 | Local News

A chance to work in the gardens of Glendurgan.
A chance to work in the gardens of Glendurgan.

As well as having hundreds of local vacancies listed on the Falmouth Nub News Jobs section, every week we take the time to profile a local job in further detail.

This week, we look at an opportunity to join the National Trust and work as a gardener at Glendurgan, Mawnan Smith.

Before we profile that vacancy, have you ever clicked on the Falmouth Nub News Jobs section?

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The job description reads:

If you want a career in gardening, we can offer you some of the most beautiful outdoor spaces in the UK to work in as well as one of the largest plant collections in Europe.

As part of the interview process, we would ask for candidates to bring a photo of their favourite plant and be prepared to talk about it.

As a hands-on gardener, you'll assist in making sure that the gardens are maintained to a high standard. You'll be passionate and enthused and knowledgeable about the varied plants within the garden.

This role will include a range of practical horticultural tasks to develop, enhance and conserve the garden and contribute to the delivery of projects.

You'll be helping with hard and soft landscaping and general maintenance of the garden, such as mulching, pruning, leaf clearing, and weeding. You'll support with the planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants. You'll be helping to cut the hedges and mow our fine lawns.

You'll also support garden volunteers and help them to make the most of their time here. You'll be expected to interact with the public on a daily basis, answering the many questions, helping out with gardening workshops, tours, and helping set up events when needed.

Do you know anyone from Falmouth who'd be interested in this role? Consider sharing this article with them.

Apply here.

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