Garden Work, Jobs in Cornwall (with Salaries)

General Manager
National Trust —Bodmin
- £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Retail Sales Assistant
Chacewater Garden Centre —Truro
- Up to £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- POS
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
Full Time Barista
Par Garden Centre( South West Garden Centres) —Par
- From £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Serving
- Customer service
- Basic maths
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
Key Holder (16 hours) - Newquay
Poundstretcher —Newquay
- Overtime
- Communication skills
9d
Hospitality Assistants
The Lost Gardens of Heligan —St. Austell
- Weekend availability
- Serving
- Guest services
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Grounds and Maintenance Team Member
Padstow Holiday Village —Padstow
- £29,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Plumbing
- Guest services
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Night Porter
Hotel Endsleigh —Tavistock
- From £13.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- Hotel
- Cleaning
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Front of House Supervisor & Drifty Experiences Coordinator
Driftwood Spars —Saint Agnes
- £13.00 - £13.20 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Bar
- Organisational skills
- Front desk
- Free parking
Quick apply
4d
Senior Homeware & Furniture Department Manager
Homeleigh Garden Centre —Launceston
- From £28,500 a year
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- In-person
- Training & development
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
2d
Landscape Gardener/Labourer
Cormorant & Coast Gardens —Torpoint
- From £105 a day
- Part-time
- Power tools
- In-person
- Hand tools
Quick apply
12d
Caretaker/Maintenance
The Ainsworth Collection —Padstow
- From £13 an hour
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
- Cleaning
- In-person
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Key Holder (16 hours) - Launceston
Poundstretcher —Launceston
- Overtime
- Communication skills
9d
Key Holder (4 hours) - Launceston
Poundstretcher —Launceston
- Overtime
- Communication skills
9d
Maintenance Operative
Sanctuary Care —St. Austell
- £14 an hour
- Plumbing
- Computer skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Bar staff / 1033 - The Packet Station, Falmouth
J D Wetherspoon plc —Falmouth
- £12.81 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Bar
- Customer service
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
14h
Kitchen Porter
The Lost Gardens of Heligan —St. Austell
- Weekend availability
- Cleaning
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Kichen porter
Salt yard pizza —Newquay
- From £13 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Grounds and Maintenance Manager
Padstow Holiday Village —Padstow
- £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Guest services
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Kitchen Gardener Fixed Term
The PIG Hotels —Padstow
- £13.71 - £15.01 an hour
- Full-time
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Sales and Operations Assistant
coastal garden supplies —Torpoint
- From £13 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Business development
- Profit sharing
- Work from home
Quick apply
12d

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General Manager

National Trust -
Bodmin

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£55,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Season ticket loan
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Car scheme

Qualifications

Stakeholder collaboration
Stakeholder liaison
Performance management
Compliance management
Partnership building
Risk management
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Financial management
Business strategy and management experience
Financial acumen
Team motivation leadership
Communication skills
Corporate regulatory compliance oversight
Operations leadership experience

Full job description

We're looking for an inspiring leader to shape the future of Lanhydrock, one of Cornwall's most important historic places and among the National Trust's finest Victorian country house estates.

As General Manager, you'll lead a diverse team of staff and volunteers, balancing the needs of heritage, nature, visitors and community. You'll bring people together around a shared vision, creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong, whether they work here, volunteer here, visit regularly, or are discovering Lanhydrock for the first time.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of an exceptional place, ensuring it remains relevant, sustainable and accessible for generations to come.

What it's like to work here:Reporting to the Assistant Director of Operations, you'll have the autonomy to translate the National Trust's strategic ambitions into local priorities that reflect the opportunities and challenges of Lanhydrock.

You'll be supported by regional and national specialists, while also becoming part of a collaborative community of General Managers across the Trust. Together, you'll help provide access to nature, beauty and history while contributing to the Trust's wider work in conservation, engagement and storytelling.

You'll also build relationships across Cornwall's cultural, heritage and community sectors, helping broaden access, deepen engagement and strengthen support for this remarkable place.

What you'll be doing:As General Manager, you'll lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for areas including visitor experience, gardens, curatorship, nature conservation, facilities management and the care of nationally important collections.

You'll:

Provide visible, inspirational leadership for staff and volunteers, creating a culture where people can thrive and perform at their best.

Deliver an exceptional visitor experience that encourages repeat visits and attracts new audiences.

Develop and deliver long-term plans that secure Lanhydrock's future and maximise its contribution to people, nature and heritage.

Champion conservation, ensuring the appropriate standards of care for landscapes, buildings and collections.

Oversee operational performance, risk management and statutory compliance.

Lead financial planning, income generation and commercial performance to ensure investment in conservation and visitor experience.

Work closely with local communities, partners and stakeholders to increase relevance, accessibility and impact. Collaborate with specialist National Trust teams to deliver projects and strategic priorities.

As an expert generalist, you'll bring together people, resources and ideas to achieve ambitious outcomes across a wide-ranging and complex operation.

For a fuller picture of the role, please refer to the attached role profile and additional information. We recognise that no candidate will meet every requirement and encourage applications from people with transferable skills and diverse experiences.

Who we're looking forWe're looking for a confident and inclusive leader who can inspire people, build partnerships and drive performance while remaining focused on the long-term needs of the place.

You'll bring:

Experience of leading complex operational teams and creating a positive, inclusive culture.
A strategic mindset, with a track record of developing and delivering long-term plans aligned to organisational priorities.
Success in growing visitor engagement, particularly through indoor and outdoor experiences, events, interpretation and creative programming.
Strong commercial and financial acumen, including budget management, income generation and delivery against financial targets.
Experience of managing operational risk and ensuring compliance within a complex environment.
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to influence a wide range of audiences.
A commitment to inclusion and a proven ability to create environments where diverse people feel welcome and valued.
Experience of working with communities and partners to broaden access and engage under-represented audiences.
The ability to balance the needs of people, nature and heritage, taking a thoughtful and future-focused approach to decision-making.

The packageThe National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)

Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

Flexible working whenever possible

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Permanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw)

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