Skilled Gardener - Artist's garden, Wiltshire

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Skilled Gardener to join a renowned artist's garden in Warminster, Wiltshire. This is a full-time, live-in gardening role with accommodation, ideal for a passionate horticulturist seeking to work within a creative and highly regarded private garden open to the public on select days.

This exceptional 1 -acre garden is celebrated for its innovative interpretation of the traditional English country garden. It features richly layered planting with perennials, shrubs, roses and seasonal displays, alongside a wildflower meadow, orchard, developing forest garden, and wildlife pond. The garden is maintained to an outstanding standard, balancing naturalistic planting with careful structure and embodies a spirit of ceaseless horticultural experimentation.

The Skilled Gardener will work closely with the Head Gardener to maintain and enhance the diverse gardens. Key responsibilities include supporting in the day-to-day maintenance of all areas of the garden, including lawn care, selective weeding with careful management of self-seeding plants, propagation, and precise, informed pruning. The role also involves contributing to the planning and implementation of new cutting and sand gardens, as well as the establishment and rotation of house and hothouse plant displays.

The successful candidate will support the garden's succession planting schemes, with particular attention to tender late-season bedding, and carry out seasonal tasks such as bulb planting, pruning of fruit trees and roses, and mulching. Additional duties include monitoring plant health, identifying pests and diseases, and applying appropriate treatments, as well as maintaining garden structures, paths, and seating areas.

In addition to gardening responsibilities, the role includes caretaking duties such as overseeing the security of the property as well as general oversight of the property's guest cottage. The post holder will assist in preparing the garden for open days and special events, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, especially when operating machinery or working at height.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable horticultural experience and practical skills, along with a genuine passion for gardening, a positive attitude, and strong work ethic. They will be capable of working both independently and as part of a small team, taking direction from the Head Gardener as required. Physical fitness and a willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions are essential, as is the ability to live on site to fulfil caretaker responsibilities. A full, clean driving licence is also required.

The accommodation comprises a newly refurbished, self-contained one bedroom apartment, provided rent free which is suitable for single occupancy or a couple. One dog is allowed, unfortunately no cats. Council tax and utility bills are covered by the employer.

Working hours are 8 am to 4 pm with seasonal variations. Some weekend and evening work may be required, particularly during open days and special events for which time off in lieu will be provided.

This is a unique opportunity to secure a live in gardener job in Wiltshire within a creative, evolving and nationally recognised garden. You will gain valuable experience working alongside skilled horticulturists while contributing to an inspiring and dynamic planting environment.

WORKING HOURS: 8 am to 4 pm SALARY: Up to £30,000 DOE LOCATION: Warminster, Wiltshire JOB No: EC72358

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• Professional Gardeners' Guild
• RHS
• WFGA - offering the WRAGs Scheme
• Arne Maynard Garden Design
• Historic Houses
• the HBG Training Programme

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