Under Gardener Job

Live In Under Gardener in Wiltshire

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an aspiring candidate to join one of the grandest stately homes in Britain as an under-gardener on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful applicant will work in a department of four, reporting to the Head Gardener and Owners, on all aspects of the garden and grounds maintenance. It is a family run estate, with a large live-in community, therefore discretion is required. The post would be great for someone looking to settle in a beautiful part of the country and join an estate community, making this unique opportunity a way of life.

The estate has been the residence of the family for over 300 years, with the house set in 40-acres of grounds, including landscaped parkland. The all-seasons formal garden comprises a large Parterre, with well laid beds, borders and topiary; a Wild Garden alongside the river, with a range of interesting trees and follies; and a large Walled Kitchen Garden set out for full fruit, vegetable and cut-flower production. The frame yard contains three full size, and two smaller, productive glasshouses, a potting shed and tool stores. Smaller garden rooms create private spaces for the swimming pool, tennis court and knot garden. Alongside expansive formal lawns, there is a cricket pitch, wildflower meadow and paddocks for horses.

The established gardens are planned and managed to ensure maintenance of the highest standards of horticulture and presentation year-round. The current team of 2 full-time gardeners are proud of the garden and work closely alongside the new Head Gardener, recently replacing a previous incumbent who held the post for 40 years.

The opportunity will suit a professional gardener with wide horticultural interests and a strong work ethic. The vacancy would fit a developing gardener looking to find a long-term, varied and stable place to expand their knowledge, skill and experience; or equally an established, qualified gardener looking to settle in a large, private garden.

Suitable applicants will ideally possess, or be working towards, academic horticultural qualifications; have some experience of year-round garden maintenance in private households or large gardens and have good physical fitness. Practical experience with a wide range of garden tools and machinery is desirable. Demonstration of chainsaw, spraying and sports turf management competencies would be a benefit.

Accommodation: A 3-bedroom accommodation is available for the successful applicant rent free. Council Tax and all other bills would be the post holder’s responsibility (Partners, children and well-behaved pets are most welcome)

Working Hours:  8am – 5pm, with a 1 hour break; alongside weekend duty on a 1 in 4 rota of seasonally variable hours

Salary: £21,000 GPA

Vacancy Number: 102131

Consultant to Contact: Anisa Sykes Lane  anisa@greycoatlumleys.co.uk