Head Gardener - Live In

Head Gardener - Live In - Vacancy

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled and experienced Head Gardener in a lovely private garden near Stow on the Wold in Gloucestershire.

The garden is beautifully located and set within an estate, and includes a formal garden, lawns, herbaceous borders, cutting borders, a large kitchen garden with fruit, spring and summer meadows, and a large greenhouse, both for propagation and providing flowers and pot work for the house.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small, friendly team to manage and maintain the gardens to the highest standards.
• Ensure all garden areas (formal garden, lawns, borders, kitchen garden, greenhouse) are kept in excellent condition.
• Coordinate weekend watering duty on a rota.

Qualifications

• Recognised horticultural qualifications (PA1, PA6, or equivalent). PA1 and PA6 are beneficial.
• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in a private estate setting, or senior role stepping up to higher responsibility.
• Excellent plant knowledge, skills, and relevant experience.
• Previous experience with different garden machinery.
• Valid driving licence.

Benefits

• Excellent accommodation provided.
• Generous pension scheme.

Salary

£50,000