Assistant Head Gardener
Assistant Head Gardener required
My client is seeking a talented horticulturist to join a stunning private estate based in Brockenhurst, Hampshire on a full-time permanent basis. This position will suit an experienced gardener looking to work within a large and diverse garden in order to utilise their full horticultural skill set.
The property that borders the New Forest, boasts a rich history dating back to the 11th century. The estate has been the residence for the family for the past seven years and went through extensive renovations upon purchase, including the restructuring of the gardens. The owners also invested in stocking the gardens with a wide range of brand-new garden tools and machinery. The 25-acre gardens contain many elements including superbly landscaped formal lawns, herbaceous borders, a Victorian walled garden growing a variety of fruit and vegetable for the main household. There are multiple flowerbeds, including many roses, boxed hedges, a large glasshouse growing many species of flowers for the garden, an indoor swimming pool, orangery, tennis court, perennials, and annuals. In addition to the garden setting there is mature woodland, spring fed marsh gardens and a delightful natural pond. Also on site is a significant equestrian complex including stabling with five boxes, tack room and six substantial water fed paddocks.
Working alongside a Head Gardener, suitable applicants will ideally possess academic horticultural qualifications and experience in horticulturally diverse gardens, good physical fitness, and excellent plant identification and management skills. Practical experience with a full range of garden machinery is desired, including chemical spray certificates and chainsaw operation. Applicants should be equally passionate, energetic and experienced hands-on professionals. This is a family run estate therefore discretion is required at all times.
Working hours are Monday to Friday with flexible hours depending on the season. The principles are in residence July and August, and therefore additional hours are required during this time. An offer to the successful candidate will be based on a DBS and reference checks.
LOCATION: Brockenhurst, Hampshire
SALARY: £30,000 to £35,000 depending on experience
JOB No: EC58719
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