Sole Gardener
An incredible opportunity has arisen for a Sole Gardener to develop the prestigious gardens surrounding a grade II listed property in village near Haslemere. Hampshire, with the objective to bring it back to its former glory. The position would suit a passionate, experienced and organised Gardener with good attention for detail.
The owners have a keen interest in their garden and have plans which they would like the Gardener to implement but also to have creative input, working closely with them to create beautiful spaces.
To the front of the house is a water feature with expansive lawns on either side of the driveway. There are a variety of mature and young trees around the property and a group of trees in the walled garden that will be moved to make part of an avenue in a different area. To the back of the house, the garden is divided into various rooms. The terrace will look out onto a water feature with hedging, topiary and various planted features. The walled garden will be developed to be both ornamental and productive and to potentially include raised beds for growing fruit and vegetable and a glasshouse. The swimming pool area will have various beds and borders, for which the Gardener will create planting schemes. Other areas entail walkways, lakes, orchard, woodland, and a parkland converted into a deer park.
The ideal candidate will have an eye for detail and a strong interest in getting involved in a rejuvenating and renewal project. The Gardener will be hands on, and in the initial stages, will take part in clearing and restoring e.g., overgrown areas. When the structural foundations are in place for the garden, the gardener will work on the design of the garden and be responsible for the care and maintenance of the grounds to a high horticultural standard.
Although a Sole position, the Gardener will be part of a wider team on the estate such as the farm team, estate manager and groundsperson. The groundsperson carries out the lawncare and hedge cutting, allowing the Gardener to focus on the finer horticultural aspects of the garden. Additional contractors will be brought in for tree surgery, building of the glasshouse, hard landscaping etc.
Applicants will have good plant knowledge; experience working in a similar setting and have creative abilities. Experience growing fruit and vegetables as well as specialist pruning such as rose and small tree pruning is essential for the role. Spray certificates and chainsaw certificates are advantageous but not essential as the gardens are kept as organic as possible and others on the estate hold a chainsaw ticket. A driving licence is required. References and a DBS check will be requested if successful.
SALARY: Circa £35,000
LOCATION: near Haslemere, Hampshire
JOB No: EC64726
If this Sole Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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