Sole Gardener - Live In - EC6656

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced hands-on Sole Gardener in a beautifully structured yet naturalistic private garden in Somerset.

The 20-acre gardens consist of a walled garden containing a fruit, vegetable and cut flower garden and a glasshouse. In addition, there are various garden ‘meadows’, orchards, water and herbaceous plantings, raised beds, roses and climber, mature trees, and polytunnel. Significant proportions of the estate have been redesigned by a prominent garden designer and continue to be developed.

The successful candidate will be responsible for 4 acres of garden and will have the opportunity to work closely with the garden designer, and with the owners directly. They will gain an understanding of the requirements of the client/household in respect of seasonal produce and flower arranging, to be provide the house throughout the year. The gardens are managed using organic principles therefore an understanding of plant pests and diseases, and associated bio-control use would be desirable. Knowledge of land management, grassland, hedging, ditching and so forth would also be an advantage. The ability to operate a range of garden machinery is required.

The Sole Gardener will have the support of one / two contractors on site to assist with the mowing and hedge cutting. Applicants should ideally have a minimum of five years’ experience working on a private estate. He / She will have excellent demonstrable horticultural knowledge, plant identification skills and hold a level 2 / 3 horticultural qualification. They be well versed in plant propagation, glasshouse work and polytunnel management and have experience growing fruit and vegetables. The ability to be flexible, collaborative and embrace new ideas is essential.

 A 2 or 3 bed accommodation is provided for the successful applicant. Partners and children are welcome. A full drivers’ licence is required as a small van is provided for work purposes and the property is situated in a rural location. The working week will be 38 hours with seasonal variations and holiday allowance is 20 days plus bank holidays.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sole Gardener looking for a rewarding long-term role maintaining and further developing a stunning private garden.

SALARY:        Circa £30,000 depending on experience        

LOCATION:    Somerset

JOB No:          EC6656

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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