Part Time Gardener
A part time vacancy has become available in the Chichester area for an energetic and capable gardener to work alongside, and in turn succeed, the current Head Gardener of this attractive 2-acre private house, featuring diverse gardens and creative planting. Designed in the 1930’s by highly regarded garden designer Percy Cane, and feature some of his signature touches, accompanied by new touches the owners have implemented since purchasing the property over 30 years ago.
The mature gardens have numerous features which will need to be maintained and developed by the newly appointed gardener, including a multitude of borders including herbaceous, a variety of trees, shrubs, two large main lawns, a walled garden and a walled swimming pool, which has well-planted surrounds. There is currently no productive element to the garden and this is not an something the owners are looking to develop in the future. The garden features both areas which have full sun exposure and shadier areas, which feature more woodland style and herbaceous planting. The garden feature neutral soil, with Rhododendrons and Azaleas thriving happily.
The owners are seeking an enthusiastic individual, who has demonstrable experience within a similar setting to maintain the stunning gardens to the very highest of standards, year-round on a 3 day per week basis. A Horticultural qualification would be advantageous, but is not essential, alongside the completion of industry related tickets, such as PA1/PA6 spraying.
Alongside the current Head Gardener, there is an assistant gardener present for 2 days per week to assist in basic tasks such as weeding and there are specialist contractors who handle mowing, removal of green waste, the clipping of large hedges, and any high tree-work required. Working hours will be 8 hours per day, 3 days per week with these to be mutually agreed and then regular every week year-round. The owners particularly need 2 of the 3 days to be Monday and Friday.
SALARY: £23,000 – Negotiable Dependant On Experience
LOCATION: Chichester
JOB No: EC58868
If this Part Time Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Tom Little on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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