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 

All applicants need to submit a full CV with covering letter by clicking on the Apply button below.