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JOB Ref: EC7578

Assistant Head Gardener

  • Live In Live Out PRIVATE AD
  • £25,135 to £31,984 DOE
  • Cotswolds

Assistant Head Gardener required

Required to assist the Head Gardener in all duties involved in running a large organic estate garden, North Cotswolds.

The extensive garden holds a number of greenhouses and poly-tunnels, a cut flower garden, large walled vegetable garden, ornamental perennial borders, woodland gardens, high standard formal areas around the house and connecting lakes

Candidates must be competent in a wide range of horticultural practices including turf care, machinery use/maintenance, plant identification, practical gardening, propagation, plant cultivation and pruning.

You will have a horticultural qualification of at least RHS Level 3 or equivalent.

This is a supervisory role and you therefore must be able to show that you have experience in leading a small team and efficiently completing garden tasks to a high standard in accordance to the Head Gardeners instruction.

The successful candidate will be expected to implement a work programme in the Head Gardeners absence and there for must have confidence in leading a large team and able to allocate jobs accordingly. You will be able to think on your feet and show good problem solving skills.

Please apply with your CV and cover letter showing all previous relevant experience and explain why you think you fit the job description.

40 hours per week

Working 1/5 weekends with time in lieu

Accommodation may be available for the right person.

Salary – £25,135 to £31,984 DOE with accommodation.   If accommodation is not required this will reflect in the salary.

Tagged as: Assistant Head Gardener

Daylesford Estate