Sole Gardener
An incredible opportunity has become available for a friendly and experienced sole gardener on a full time and permanent basis. The position is to maintain a stunning 8-acre private garden set within a 120-acre estate in Gloucestershire, not far from Stow on the Wold.
The house was built about 5 years ago, and the gardens have been developed during this time. Now the gardens are established, a sole gardener is sought after to maintain the garden and occasionally carry out minor development projects. The 8 acres formal gardens are made up of large herbaceous boarders, lawn, hedges, topiary, several ponds with fountains (no fish), a greenhouse for growing and propagating plants, raised vegetable beds, cut flower garden, orchard and tennis court.
Although the position is single handed and the gardener will be self-sufficient, there are other staff working on the stud farm and the wider estate. The team work well together and there is a positive atmosphere. The gardener will have good communication skills and enjoys working as part of a team, building relationships, and interacting with others. The previous gardener has been with the client for several years and the owners are looking for a reliable and hardworking horticulturalist with a good personality seeking their next long-term opportunity on a friendly estate.
The successful candidate will have good horticultural knowledge for all areas mentioned above, previous sole gardener experience working on an estate and ideally hold a horticultural qualification. A sense of humour and positive attitude is also important to the client. Good lawn care is essential as is the ability to operate a range of garden machinery. It would also be beneficial to hold a PA1 and PA6A pesticide and herbicide spraying licence. A UK driving licence and own vehicle is essential.
The position comes with a competitive salary and if required, a 3-bedroom off site accommodation about a 10-minute drive from the estate can be provided rent free. Council tax will be paid by the employer and all other bills will be the responsibility of the tenant. References will be required.
SALARY: £29,000 – 33,000 DOE
LOCATION: Nr Stow on Wold, Gloucestershire
JOB No: EC28917
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