Sole Gardener
The owners of a stunning private garden based near Whitchurch, Shropshire are looking for an experienced Sole Gardener / hands-on plantsperson to manage, develop and maintain their garden. This vacancy would suit a well-rounded and experienced gardener with excellent horticultural knowledge and an ability to manage their own time efficiently.
The property encompasses 70-acres in total including open fields, grasses, crop land and a small lake with bulrushes that attracts a variety of birdlife. The formal gardens of 5-acres are the primary focus of the property and comprise of expansive lawns, mixed and herbaceous beds and borders, roses, walled garden with a greenhouse dedicated to the propagation and growing of organic fruit and vegetables that are used in the main house, a mixed orchard with a variety of mature and young trees including damson, plums, apples, and lemon trees. The gardens are kept as organic as possible.
The owners have a genuine love for their garden and therefore require a talented Sole Gardener, on a full-time basis, to take ownership of each aspect and to continue its development in line with their vision. They have engaged a well-known Landscape Designer, Pip Smith to put together some plans for their garden and the Sole gardener will have creative input working closely with the owners.
Outside the formal gardens, management of certain areas are overseen by the Sole Gardener. A gardener / groundsperson assists occasionally, generally on a weekly basis. There are several outbuildings, and the owners are currently building an outdoor tennis pavilion. The Successful candidate will be confident in managing all aspects of a diverse private estate garden on their own, as well as assisting with additional duties such as fixing fences, hedge planting and overseeing activities of external contractors where necessary.
Applicants for this role will have excellent horticultural knowledge as well as experience working on a similar diverse private estate. Demonstrable experience in each of the above areas to a high standard is essential, Competence and tickets in chainsaw operation are desirable but not essential as training can be provided. Applicants must hold a UK driving licence due to the rural location of the property.
SALARY: Circa £35,000
LOCATION: Whitchurch, Shropshire
JOB No: EC65193
If this Sole Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or email info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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