Job Description
An exciting opportunity of Deputy Head Gardener has become available as the current Deputy has been promoted to Head Gardener.
The garden comprises 100 acres of formal and informal borders, meadows, an arboretum. The garden includes the Temple and Folly water gardens, a 100m long double herbaceous border, two rose gardens, a spring garden, stream, a woodland garden, private gardens, as well as a glasshouse and kitchen garden. The gardens open season typically runs from March through to October.
The Deputy Head Gardener will assist the Head Gardener in the upkeep of the gardens and wider areas of the estate. The garden team comprises of 4 full time staff and volunteers. The successful candidate should have excellent communication skills as well as proven hands-on experience and knowledge. Responsibilities will include supervising the staff, contractors and volunteers in the Head Gardeners absence. Ideally hold a horticultural qualification such as an RHS level 3 practical with practical experience in horticultural techniques. Experience of working in a historic garden open to the public would be an advantage.
Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence. Excellent plant knowledge and a genuine passion for horticulture are essential, as are a keen eye for detail, a good level of physical fitness and happy to work in all weather cond...