Assistant Gardener
Assistant Gardener required
An opportunity has arisen for an individual to marry gardening skills with conservation disciplines within a beautiful private estate in the Thames Valley near Marlow.
The garden is set in 5 acres with ponds and streams. The planting is on the whole informal and benefits from a large plant collection built up over many years with herbaceous borders, New European style perennial borders, informal wildflower meadows, a kitchen garden and heated glasshouses.
The successful applicant would work in collaboration with the head gardener and small team to maintain and further develop some areas of the garden so needs good practical experience and plant knowledge. This role will suit a recent graduate or more mature person who is enthusiastic and hardworking and over time it is hoped to take on greater responsibility.
In addition, the Assistant Gardener role would encompass involvement in the development of a 200-acrefarm, comprising water meadows, native woodlands and extensive chalk wildflower meadows, which are closely managed for habitat conservation and plant diversity. The estate benefits from the services of various Specialist Conservation Bodies to ensure that habitat improvement continues at optimum level.
QUALIFICATION & SKILL SET REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Enthusiasm and a desire to develop horticultural knowledge and further skills
- A genuine interest in Wildlife and Countryside Conservation
- A physically fit person essential, to carry out full gardening jobs.
- A respect and sensitivity to the welfare needs of animals – dogs, sheep, chickens and wild birds
- This is a broad-spectrum position demanding work in all weathers; a liking for the outdoor life is therefore essential.
Beneficial
- Knowledge of plant identification, plant husbandry and all-round gardening skills to RHS Level 2 Standard plus.
- Driving licence would be helpful
- Valid spraying certificate and chainsaw licence would also be advantageous.
BENEFITS PACKAGE
The position comes with a good salary reflective of candidate’s abilities and experience level.
Free accommodation of self-contained large one bedroom flat provided.
28 days paid annual holiday entitlement and statutory sick pay benefits apply.
CVs are welcomed from interested parties.
This private advert is being managed directly by the employer. English Country Gardeners are not involved in the hiring process and are therefore unable to share any additional information on this role. If you have any questions regarding this position, the best course of action is to apply for the job which will open a line of communication with the employer.
