Skilled Gardener
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a passionate and enthusiastic gardener to join a close-knit estate team on a beautiful private property near Hungerford, Berkshire, on a permanent basis. The role is open to those who are looking for a full time or a part time position.
Set within 80-acres, the private estate is surrounded by 10-acres of formal gardens which comprises of newly planted herbaceous borders including many decorative pots and containers with seasonal plantings. The grounds also feature a productive orchard, conservatory, a newly restored kitchen garden with large, heated greenhouse, cutting garden and wildflower meadows.
The successful applicant will have a hands-on and varied role in the daily care of the garden and woodlands which run along the property borders. Tasks will include but are not limited to the management of herbaceous borders with shrubs as well as a greenhouse, potting shed and conservatory work. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head Gardener and a small, dedicated estate team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to further develop their plant knowledge and gardening skills.
The ideal applicant for this role will have a recognises horticultural qualification and experience of working within a private estate environment from a hands-on perspective. The candidate should have a deep passion for horticulture, taking great pride in maintaining and presenting the gardens to an exceptional standard and have good plant identification skills, excellent attention to detail and a methodological approach to their work.
The client is happy to consider applicants who are on a more junior level or those who are at the beginning of their horticultural career. Applicants must demonstrate enthusiasm and a willingness to learn alongside a positive attitude and flexible approach.
Working hours for this role are Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm with an hour’s time allocated for breaks. Please note the role will include occasional weekend work. This is a live out position therefore candidates must be within easily commutable distance of the property.
SALARY: up to £30,000 DOE
LOCATION: Hungerford, Berkshire
JOB No: EC64462
If this Skilled Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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