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Head Gardener - Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom - Pierrepont Estates Management Limited

Pierrepont Estates Management Limited

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Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

A lovely opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Live In or Out Head Gardener to manage the gardens and grounds of a historic country Estate in North Nottinghamshire.

The gardens include a 14 acre private garden for the family house which includes a kitchen and flower cutting garden, formal borders, variety of hedges, fruit trees, bulbs, lawns and woodland.

Areas of the garden are established but the family are looking for someone who can work closely with them to further develop the garden.

There is currently one, but due to be two, holiday let and a smaller secondary family residence whose gardens will need maintaining.

Part of the Grade 1 listed Parkland is open to the public and is currently lawns and woodland.

However, along with a gradually restoration of a 5 acre Walled Garden, the public areas need enhancing so your informed technical and practical input will be required.

You would be responsible for all aspects of maintaining and developing the gardens and grounds with good all round knowledge in all areas of gardening, including cutting and propagation and ideally garden design.

Excellent communication and the ability to work alone or in a team is vital as a full time assistant gardener will report to you and you will need to work closely with the family and other members of the wider Estate team.

The role covers a large area of the Estate so good time management and organisation is essential to manage both daily but also seasonal tasks.

Level 3 RHS Qualifications
Chainsaw certificate (preferably NPC and spray certificate (PA1/PA6) is advantage however training can be given if necessary
Full driving license

A competitive package is available and can include suitable accommodation if needed (family and pets welcome). CPD is encouraged and supported. Working week is 40 hours Monday to Friday but hours many vary with the seasons.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
From £22,000.00 per hour

Benefits: