Senior Gardener
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior gardener to join a small team on a private estate near Winchester. The beautiful, grade-II listed home and gardens were designed in the early 1900’s, sitting on a varied 13 acre site.
With rolling views of the surrounding countryside, the diverse estate consists of both formal and informal gardens, attractive outbuildings draped with wisteria, and a developing vineyard. The main arts and crafts garden has domestic revival influences, with a tennis court and swimming pool on site. The stunning gardens are divided into a series of carefully manicured garden rooms, which consist of mixed hedging, copper beeches, multi-level lawns, a terraced area, mixed beds and borders, as well a variety of unique water features. Also, on site, is a small vegetable garden and espalier apple trees.
The owners are seeking a knowledgeable and passionate individual, to work alongside a small team of two part-time gardeners. Applicants should have a proven history of working on a similar estate, with good plant knowledge and maintenance experience, inclusive of hedge cutting, specialist pruning, lawn care and tending to beds and borders. Additional duties may be required seasonally such as blowing leaves from tennis courts and clearing pathways.
With colour flowing throughout the gardens, this is an incredible opportunity for a gardener who takes pride in their work, with a real passion for horticulture, to work on a striking and diverse estate. This is a role where the owners show a genuine interest and enthusiasm for the continued maintenance and development of their gardens.
The candidate must hold a full driving license and will be required to drive a small tractor for the role. PA1/PA6 spraying and chainsaw certifications are advantageous, but not essential, however training can be provided, if required.
SALARY: Circa £35,000 DOE
LOCATION: Winchester, Hampshire
JOB No: EC64536
If this Senior Gardener role is of interest, please apply or contact Jess Parrett on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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