Sole Gardener
A full time driven and experienced Sole Gardener is sought to manage a stunning 20-acre private garden in the Sevenoaks District of Kent.
Set in 2500 acres of outstanding natural beauty in the Kent Downs, the majority of the land is for live-stock and arable farming. Seated within the main garden is a Grade I listed house built in 1680. The house is set on a terrace with the gardens originally set out in a formal style around 1700 but have since been landscaped in a more natural/romantic style. The garden is presented to a very high standard all year round with bulbs, wildflowers, azaleas rhododendrons, summer flowering herbaceous borders and roses, together with woodland walks. The garden includes formal parterres/lawns, flower borders, topiary, rockery, stream, lakeside, wetland area, Woodland Garden and a small propagation area, which can be expanded. There is also an aspiration to have cut flowers for the house/restaurant.
The owners are looking for a passionate Sole Gardener / plantsperson who is excited by the possibility of putting their stamp on the garden. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and able to come up with ideas and their proposed work schedule in weekly meetings with open-minded owners. The role will include management of a part-time groundsman who maintains the grass and woodland garden.
As the garden is varied, the candidate will need to be versatile and have a broad knowledge. Ideally, candidates will have a recognised horticultural qualification and previous experience working in a similar role on a private estate. Excellent knowledge of plants and a broad range of technical skills will be required as well as a desire and ability to work to a high standard. It is important that applicants are enthusiastic and able to work on their own initiative. Candidates should have the ability to carry out basic maintenance on a wide variety of garden machinery. PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates and chainsaw certificates are also desirable.
The garden has a rich history, and the successful candidate will be somebody who is going to breathe new life and love into the garden to take it forward with this generation of owners.
2-bedroom accommodation suitable for single occupancy or a couple is provided for the successful candidate. Pets are welcome. Council tax and water bills are paid by the employer, all other bills are the tenant’s responsibility.
SALARY: Circa £36,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Sevenoaks District of Kent
JOB No: EC66072
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