GARDENER
Private Country House – [County / Location]
Position: Full-time, permanent
Salary: 40,000.00
Reports to: Estate Manager / Head of Household
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Gardener to maintain and develop the gardens and grounds of a private country house. The successful candidate will take pride in presenting the estate to a consistently high standard year-round, working both independently and as part of a small grounds team.
Key Responsibilities
● Maintain lawns, borders, hedges, topiary, and formal planting schemes
● Manage kitchen garden/greenhouse production, if applicable
● Plan seasonal planting, pruning, and propagation programmes
● Operate and maintain garden machinery (mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters) safely
● Monitor plant health; manage pest, weed, and disease control
● Maintain pathways, terraces, and hard landscaping
● Assist with irrigation systems and general estate upkeep
● Liaise with Estate Manager on budgets, projects, and seasonal priorities
● Support occasional events (weddings, shoots, family gatherings) with garden presentation
Requirements
● Proven experience in a similar role, ideally on a private estate or country house
● RHS qualification (Level 2/3) or equivalent horticultural training preferred
● Strong plant knowledge and practical horticultural skills
● Full UK driving licence essential
● Chainsaw/PA1–PA6 spraying certificates advantageous
● Physically fit, flexible, and able to work outdoors in all weather
● Discreet, trustworthy, and comfortable working on a private family estate
What's Offered
● Competitive salary
● Accommodation, if available
● Pension scheme
● Holiday entitlement, e.g., 28 days incl. bank holidays
● Use of estate vehicle/equipment
Pay: £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
