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Senior / Head Gardener or Couple (LIVE IN or LIVE OUT)

Employer
Oxfordshire Historic Private Garden
Location
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Salary
Up to £30,000 per annum live in + bonus DOE.
Closing date
3 Apr 2020

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Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Gardening Jobs
Sector
Horticultural Specialist

An excellent opportunity for an ambitious, experienced and skilled all-round gardener for an historically important and beautiful Grade 2* listed 10 acre garden, within a larger estate. 

The role will suit a qualified, senior or head gardener with excellent communication skills and a minimum of 5 years' experience in private estates/gardens. Pay will reflect experience. RHS Level 2 or equivalent is essential. 

The candidate must be physically fit and have experience with herbaceous borders, box and yew topiary, lawn maintenance, glasshouse propagation, herb and salad crops and bulb and tuber care. They must also be able to operate and maintain garden machinery. A full driving licence is required.

An open and flexible approach to new challenges and career development is essential. This role could be extended to a Gardening couple with complimentary skills or open to a Gardener/housekeeper. 

Regular duties may include:

  • General garden maintenance and management 
  • Assisting seasonal bulb and tuber planting and lifting
  • Pruning of a large variety of plants and topiary
  • Assisting with greenhouse management and maintenance
  • Assisting with irrigation systems and water features
  • Assisting with weed control (mainly organic)
  • Pest and disease control (mainly organic)
  • Assisting with composting
  • Liaising with contractors and any contract staff
  • Additional tasks as one would expect on a private estate that occasionally opens to the public

Monday to Friday, 40-hours/week with additional hours/flexibility required to reflect seasonal demands.

A weekend watering and pet feeding rota is also in place for live-in staff.

The position offers 28-days holiday per annum (including Bank Holidays).

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