An exciting opportunity has become available for an Assistant Gardener to join an incredible private estate that has gone through a monumental restoration of the buildings, gardens and grounds. The position is a full time, permanent and is an opportunity and is based in Surrey.

The newly designed 500-acre grounds, inspired by historic gardens lost in the 1960s, feature a range of carefully curated garden areas. Among them is the Forecourt, with formal parterre planting beds, neat hedges, and a central topiary yew, surrounded by precisely cut lawns. These beds offer year-round interest through regularly changed bulb and annual plant displays, requiring attentive maintenance. The formal gardens extend to 10 acres and have plenty going on with parkland, wildflower meadows, walled garden with vegetables, fruits and cut flowers, pool terrace, newly constructed glasshouse, Polytunnel and seasonal bedding. Other highlights include a seasonal woodland garden, a lake walk with terraced planting, cascade steps, a Japanese garden, and an arboretum woodland area intended for low maintenance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to build a long-term career in private estate gardening, horticulture, and garden maintenance. The estate is particularly committed to supporting those at the early stages of their horticultural careers and welcomes applications from newly qualified horticulturists, including candidates who have recently completed their RHS Level 2 qualification.

Ongoing professional development is actively encouraged, with support available towards further horticultural qualifications, training courses, and relevant industry tickets where appropriate. This role provides the opportunity to gain valuable experience working across a diverse range of garden styles, plant collections, and estate landscapes.

Applicants should have either some previous professional gardening experience or a relevant horticultural qualification. Candidates must be physically fit, enthusiastic, and confident using a range of professional garden machinery and tools.

Working under the guidance of the Head Gardener, the successful applicant will join an experienced team of eight gardeners. The role will involve supporting the day-to-day maintenance of the estate gardens, including planting, pruning, weeding, lawn care, seasonal displays, garden improvements, and general horticultural tasks. Candidates must also be comfortable working independently when required and demonstrate a genuine ambition to progress within the horticultural industry.

The estate is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Gardener with a strong work ethic, good communication skills, and a passion for plants and garden maintenance. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking private estate offering career development, training, and the chance to work within one of Surrey’s most impressive garden landscapes.

The position is based on a 5-day working week, Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm, with occasional weekend duties required, primarily for essential tasks such as watering during busy periods. Due to the rural location, a full UK driving licence is essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an open-minded, enthusiastic, and hardworking individual with strong communication skills and a genuine passion for horticulture, looking to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking estate environment.

SALARY:       up to £30,000

LOCATION:  Surrey

JOB No:          EC74451

If this Assistant Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply below,  call Jay Rimell on 01233 733510 or  info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk

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We are proud to work with:

• the Professional Gardeners’ Guild
• the RHS
• the WFGA – offering the WRAGs Scheme
• Arne Maynard Garden Design
• Historic Houses
• the HBG Training Programme

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