A passionate qualified hands on head gardener required for an intimate private estate of outstanding beauty, Winner of Historic Houses Garden of the Year 2024 (Judges Choice).
The Grade 1 listed house is surrounded by formal and walled gardens cutting garden, trees, lawns, parkland ,woodland and follies.
Duties to include:
* Maintaining gardens to an exceptional high standard. With a visual eye to detail.
* Managing a team of gardeners and outside contractors.
* Developing beds and borders.
* Overseeing of kitchen and cutting garden glass house and propagation
* Coppicing for plant support and materials.
* Organic weed and pest control.
* Composting and mulching.
* Vegetable Propagation
SKILLS REQUIRED
* Knowledge of plant identification with significant practical experience in horticulture supported by relevant (level 3 RHS or equivalent)
* Supervisory experience from a similar role.
* An understanding and experience of implementing relevant health and safety legislation and practise.
* Good communication skills within a team environment as well as happy to work alone.
* At least 5 years post qualifying full time working experience in a garden of similar statue.
* A flair for pot and container planting.
* Full clean driving licence.
* A passion for contemporary horticulture is essential as is management skills, enthusiasm and a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
* The garden and scope of work can be physically demanding so a good level of fitness essential.
Hours 8am - 4pm
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