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Head Gardener |
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| Museum of the Home |
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£36,000 p.a. |
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Wednesday, 19th November 2025 |
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Head Gardener |
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Museum of the Home |
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£36,000 p.a. |
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Full-Time Position |
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London, England |
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Tuesday, 2nd December 2025 |
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| Job Description |
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We're the only Museum of the Home in the world - revealing home as an emotional, psychological, socio-political and economic space - as well as the bricks, mortar and outdoor garden spaces.
Our Gardens Through Time show how city gardens were kept from the 1600s through to the present. The Kingsland Road Gardens are a place to relax, picnic, and enjoy green space in the heart of the crowded city. Our research into historic gardening practices and the people who have tended gardens is ongoing. These are presented through tours, talks, and temporary installations in the Gardens.
We’re looking for someone who brings both strategic thinking and practical delivery skills to our garden and outdoor spaces. The role involves leading and managing on:
• The horticultural and day to day operations and activities across all gardens and grounds
• Development and maintenance of garden areas
• Understand the value of natural spaces in the urban setting
• Talking and taking tours with our visitors
It’s an opportunity to support a small, committed team and to continue telling our story through the gardens and outdoor spaces.
If you’re an experienced professional gardener, we’d love to hear from you.
For a full job description please visit our website |
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Type of technical, specialised skills or personal attributes that are required to deliver ‘main responsibilities’ above.
Essential:
• Hands-on horticultural experience
• Experienced team leader, including paid staff and volunteers
• Horticulture level 3 national diploma or equivalent and extensive horticultural knowledge
• Knowledge of historical period gardens
• Flexible approach to working pattern
Desirable:
• A strong interest in sustainable practice
• Experience of working in public gardens and engaging with the public
• IT skills |
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Apply via our website https://museumofthehome.org.uk/about-us/work-with-us/
The closing date is 2 December, and we aim to let successful candidates know by 3 December. Interviews will be in person at the Museum in the week commencing 8 December. Start date for this role is 2 February 2026.
Any questions about applying please contact on jobs@museumofthehome.org.uk |
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