Vacancies

Part-time Plant Care Team Member

We are currently looking for a seasonal candidate to join our plant care team at Waterperry.

This is a flexible part-time vacancy, starting immediately with an initial contract until the end of September, but with the option of developing into a permanent role for the right candidate. Ideal days would be Wednesday-Friday with alternate weekends.

The role will primarily be in the plant centre and will cover all aspects of retail horticulture including watering, receiving and merchandising new stock and general site upkeep to maintain a high level of quality and presentation. This is a customer facing role so enthusiasm and friendliness would be key to the right candidate. Prior retail or horticulture experience would be useful, but not essential, as all training will be given.

A level of physical fitness is important, as well as the ability to work in varying weather conditions.

If you are interested please email your CV to James Clayton at jclayton@waterperrygardens.co.uk – applicants will then be welcome to meet the team to find out more.

Fruit Pickers at Waterperry Gardens

Variable working hours Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 4:45pm from September to late October.

Join Our Team as Fruit Pickers at Waterperry Gardens Orchard. Take the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive team and gain hands-on experience in fruit picking.

We’re looking for enthusiasm for outdoor work and physical stamina to work in varying weather conditions. Attention to detail and handling with care is particularly important when picking fruit so maintaining concentration is key.

If you are interested please email office@waterperrygardens.co.uk – applicants will then be welcome to meet the Orchard Team at the orchard to find out more.

Rural Museum Volunteer

If you would like to volunteer then let us know. 11am-3pm. You get lunch in the tea-shop provided and other staff perks.

Please email with CV and expression of interest to simonwaterperry@gmail.com

Volunteer Garden Tour Guide

Calling all Horticultural Enthusiasts, we have an opening for a volunteer tour guide for our gardens. Are you a season ticket holder and want to get more involved in our gardens or simply have a passion for beautiful trees, shrubs, flowers and classical borders?

To find out more, please email office@waterperrygardens.co.uk

Teashop Catering Assistant

Full or part time staff, to include some weekend work.

We are currently looking for one or two people to join our team in the teashop.

The role is primarily front of house. Ideally someone with good barista skills, but training can be given.

The front of house role covers quite a range of jobs including serving customers on the hot servery, making drinks, serving cakes, preparing sandwiches, clearing tables and dishwashing, so a flexible approach to work is required.

We pride ourselves on the quality of the food we produce here, so an interest in quality home cooked food would be an advantage.

Any possible candidates will be asked to work a trial shift.

To apply email nwortley@waterperrygardens.co.uk Ring the teashop on 01844 338087, or drop into the teashop and ask to see Nicky.

Event Market Stalls

If you are a local fine food producer or craft maker and would like to have a stall at one of our Christmas Markets or on Apple Weekend just ring the office or email us on marketing@waterperrygardens.co.uk

We are booked up now for 2024 but you can apply for 2025.