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JOB Ref: EC45206

Assistant Gardener

  • Full Time Live Out
  • Circa £25,000 plus company vehicle
  • Oxfordshire

Assistant Gardener required

A passionate gardener is required to join an established team and prestigious company, managing beautiful domestic and large estate gardens in Oxfordshire, on a permanent full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic gardener to take on a rewarding position with a respected company, where the focus on personal development and training is key to the company’s success and strong reputation.  The company does not take on commercial contracts but aims solely to attract and retain horticulturally focused private gardens on a long-term basis.  As such, employees get to know each of their loyal clients as a result of being involved in the development and care of their gardens through each season.

The company portfolio includes two large estate gardens, numerous manor house gardens and smaller private domestic properties, each of which require ongoing garden care to the highest standard. This successful business has flourished by listening to and understanding their clients’ wishes with respect to garden design, soft landscaping and year-round care via the adoption of the most current horticultural practices. Whether an established gardener or a budding horticulturalist, the company’s impressive portfolio of clients and existing team of highly skilled gardeners means they are able to provide ample opportunities which cater for the respective candidate’s prior ability and future goals.

Applicants for the role will need to demonstrate a passion for horticulture combined with, ideally, an RHS level qualification or similar. Suitable candidates will be presentable, positive in their outlook with a good sense of humour, excellent attention to detail and a strong desire to continually improve their knowledge and increase their skill set. A full UK driving license is essential.

There is always the opportunity for skilled and dedicated employees to climb the career ladder via one of the companies personally tailored growth plans. Our client has a policy and an excellent record for recognising potential and rewarding hard work and thus, fast-track programmes with the Head Gardener are implemented for employees showing promise. This role offers a diverse range of unique opportunities and exciting career paths such as visiting and meeting the owners of specialist nurseries, working with both internal and external RHS award winning designers or pursuing areas such as arboriculture, design or project management.

A pension scheme and 30 days annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays) rising by 1 day a year after three years to 33 days is offered. In addition, visits to specialist nurseries, horticultural shows and regular social events are provided with a view to continuing the development of the team and company.

SALARY:        Circa £25,000 plus company vehicle

LOCATION:  Oxfordshire

JOB No:          EC45206

If this Assistant Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Bevan Andrews on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.

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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Assistant Gardener vacancy.  Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one.  Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Assistant Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.

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Tagged as: Assistant Gardener, full time

Bevan Andrews