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Join Our Team at Dyffryn Gardens

Be part of something special. Help us preserve and share one of Wales's finest Edwardian gardens, a Grade I listed landscape of themed garden rooms, a magnificent arboretum and grand formal lawns surrounding a Victorian mansion in the Vale of Glamorgan.

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The lily pond and Edwardian gardens at Dyffryn Gardens, Vale of Glamorgan

Dyffryn Gardens, Vale of Glamorgan

Dyffryn Gardens, St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan, CF5 6FZ

Multiple Positions

Full-time & Part-time

Why Dyffryn Gardens

Work at an Edwardian Garden Estate

Dyffryn Gardens is a magnificent Edwardian garden in the Vale of Glamorgan, famed for its themed garden rooms, sweeping arboretum and grand formal lawns surrounding a Victorian mansion. Join our team and help bring this remarkable place to life for thousands of visitors each year.

Historic Estate

Help care for Dyffryn House, a grand Victorian mansion currently undergoing careful restoration, and share its story through the Morning Room exhibition exploring the lives of those who lived and worked on the estate.

Beautiful Gardens

Oversee a Grade I listed Edwardian garden with themed garden rooms, a 22-acre arboretum of trees from around the world, a tropical glasshouse and productive working kitchen gardens.

Dedicated Team

Lead and inspire a passionate team of staff and volunteers who share your commitment to conservation and visitor experience.

Available Positions

  • Management & Leadership

    General Manager, House & Collections Manager, Gardens Manager, Visitor Experience Manager

  • Visitor Services

    Visitor Welcome Assistant, Retail Assistant, Catering Assistant, Events Coordinator

  • Conservation & Gardens

    Conservation Officer, Gardener, Housekeeper, Maintenance Technician

  • Support Functions

    Finance & Administration, HR Coordinator, IT Support, Marketing & Communications

Why Work With Us

Meaningful Work

Help preserve and share a nationally important heritage site with visitors from around the world.

Staff Benefits

Free entry to National Trust properties, pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and staff discounts.

Beautiful Location

Work in one of Vale of Glamorgan's most stunning settings, surrounded by a grand Victorian mansion, historic Edwardian garden rooms and a sweeping arboretum.

Career Development

Access to training programmes, mentoring opportunities, and career progression within the National Trust.

Inclusive Culture

Join a welcoming team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

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