We have an exciting position for a skilled Gardener working for a private family estate in Oxfordshire near Burford.
Working as part of an extensive garden team to maintain and help develop a newly planted garden to a very high standard. The impressive gardens consist of formal planted areas, extensive herbaceous borders, working kitchen garden, glasshouse, and cut flower production areas.
The successful applicant will need to be able to, as part of their duties, take responsibility for the cutting garden to produce seasonal flowers for house arrangements. This is a new area which will let the applicant be hands-on with design ideas and implementation. Working in conjunction with our florist, the successful applicant must also be able to take on some flower arranging to a high standard. Other duties include managing and maintaining the guest gardens.
The successful applicant should have the following:
* Experience working in professional garden settings
* Comprehensive plant knowledge
* Minimum level 2 Hort qualifications
* Ability to work as a team and independently
* Able to work effectively and in an organized way
* Ability to work safely adhering to our health and safety practices
* Previous floral and cut flower management experience
* Self-motivated with an eye for detail
This is a brilliant opportunity to come and join us working at an amazing private residence. We are a garden team that is on a mission to create a world-class garden.
Working hours: Mon-Fri 8.00-16.30
Weekend rota to include one weekend every 6 weeks
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