Skilled Gardener
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Skilled Gardener to join a beautiful family estate near Alton, Hampshire. This role would suit a gardener with the drive and initiative to maintain a horticulturally diverse garden to a high standard. The position is permanent and for 30 hours per week over 4 days, with Monday and Friday being essential.
The estate consists of 7-acres of garden with beautiful views containing herbaceous borders and formal flower beds, kitchen and cut flower garden, rose garden, all with large-scale planting and foliage interest. Pond, arboretum, spacious lawns, extensive hedges and garden statuary. The gardens are occasionally open to the public through the NGS and local charities which you will be expected to prepare for and attend.
The Skilled Gardener will be responsible for the overall maintenance and development of the garden whilst working with the full-time gardener and therefore requires someone with excellent plant knowledge. A good understanding of pruning techniques is also important as some of the flower beds have been comprehensively replanted. The Skilled Gardener will be organised, hands on and passionate about horticulture. The lawns and hedges are maintained by the full-time gardener, however, will fall under the remit of the skilled gardener when they are away.
Applicants for this position will ideally hold academic horticultural qualifications and / or experience of gardening on private estates, and good plant/horticultural knowledge in general. The ability to work to a high degree of detail is essential. The applicant should hold a full UK driving licence. The skilled gardener must be physically fit, friendly and positive in their outlook to maintain the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the estate.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a friendly team headed by a family who have lived there for 53 years, in a beautiful part of the country.
SALARY: £23,000 for 30 Hours Per Week
LOCATION: Alton, Hampshire
JOB No: EC58667
If this Skilled Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Tom Little on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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