Skilled Walled Garden Gardener
We are recruiting a full time skilled Gardener whose main area of responsibility is within and surrounding our prestigious Walled Garden and in the production of garden produce and plants for sale to the public.
The Gardens at Teasses were established around 25 years ago and have undergone constant development since then. The two-acre Walled Garden and Victorian Greenhouse are particular highlights within the extensive 60 acre garden. Our Walled Garden also provides an excellent setting for Corporate clients, Private Parties and Weddings as well as being the centre for garden visits and our summer tea room during our weekly RHS Partner Garden open days.
The Walled Garden consists predominantly of mixed perennial and annual borders, established wall trained fruit trees and orchard trees, raised beds for the production of organic vegetables and dedicated cut flower beds. The Greenhouse contains three houses all of which are used for events throughout the year and consist of Peach House, Conservatory and Vine House.
The Nursery is key to the role of the Walled Garden Gardener for the propagation of stock for plant sales during our open days.
We would like to expand the commercial opportunities of the Walled Garden by producing cut flowers, fruit, vegetables and plants for sale. This is a key aspect of the role.
The Walled Garden is the most public facing area of the estate and therefore must always look at its best with lots of seasonal colour and interest throughout the year.
The Walled Garden Gardener is responsible for maintaining all aspects of the Walled Garden, Nursery and Garden Cottages to an exemplary standard.
Required skills and experience
Experience in a productive & ornamental garden setting
A passion for plants and the outdoors
Essential experience and knowledge of flower arranging
An enthusiasm for and experience in organic horticulture
Happy to be outside in all weathers and comfortable working on repetitive tasks
Able to work alone and as part of a team,
Confidence to ask questions and take initiative within workflow
A creative thinker, able to problem solve
Physically fit and able to complete manual tasks.
Experience in the use of a range of garden tools, specialist market garden tools and machinery.
Experienced in the use of hedge trimmers, mowers, strimmers, ride on lawn mowers.
Confident leading tours of the Walled Garden and interacting with the public.
How to Apply: Please send an application to craig@teasses.com including a cover letter and attach a copy of your recent CV.
Details about the position:
Salary: Competitive in the range £27,000 to £29,000 DOE
20 + 8 annual days holiday to be taken at times in the year appropriate to the role
NEST pension scheme
Summer Hours 8am to 6pm
Winter Hours 8am to 4pm
Management:
You will take instruction from and work with the Estate Factor who has extensive horticultural knowledge and experience. There are two other full time staff in the garden and one part time assistant. Where possible student work experience and placements are encouraged.
Start Date: 1st April 2025
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