Head Gardener

ECG Limited; England; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A private estate management firm in Surrey is seeking a Head Gardener/Groundsperson to manage a 40-acre estate. The role involves overseeing day-to-day maintenance, operating machinery, and animal care including dogs and livestock. Working hours are flexible, with accommodation provided in a two-bedroom cottage. Applicants should have experience in horticulture and the ability to supervise staff. Competitive salary of up to £40K depending on experience.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Utilities covered

Pet friendly

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large estates or gardens.
• Knowledge of horticultural practices and maintenance.
• Ability to supervise other staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day care and presentation of the estate.
• Perform landscape maintenance and supervise gardening staff.
• Oversee animal care including dogs, chickens, and other livestock.

Skills

Horticultural management

Machinery operation

Landscaping maintenance

Animal care

Tools

Gardening tools

Estate machinery

Job description

Head Gardener/Groundsperson – (Live In) – Vacancy

Full time, long term position for a Head Gardener/Groundsperson to manage a 40 acre private estate in Surrey.

Duties:

• Responsible for day-to-day care, presentation and long-term management of 40 acre estate in Surrey.
• Maintain lawns, parkland, woodland, paddocks, driveway and formal landscaped areas to an exceptional standard.
• Carry out mowing, strimming, edging, pruning, hedge cutting, leaf clearance, tree care and seasonal works.
• Help maintain planting schemes, borders, shrubs and kitchen garden.
• Oversee irrigation, drainage, fencing, gates and estate infrastructure.
• Maintain pathways, courtyards, gravel drives and hard landscaping. Caring for fountains, ornaments and outdoor furniture.
• Operate and maintain estate machinery and tools.
• Supervise other grounds staff and contractors, including another full time groundsperson and a part time gardener.
• Daily walking of dogs. Feeding of dogs and cats if housekeeper is away and care of all in principle’s absence. Chickens, alpacas and sheep including feeding, watering, enclosure checks and general welfare. Possibility of managing horses in future..
• Occasional driving duties or help with school run.
• Responsible for security of the estate, particularly when principles away. Monitor CCTV, alarms and security systems.
• Occasional indoor handyman duties.
• Oversee tennis court and swimming pool maintenance.
• Assist with car services etc.
• Willingness to occasionally travel to London house to address any issues there.

Can be considered as a couple too if partner has strong housekeeping experience.

Accommodation is offered with the role – A 2 bed cottage with private entrance and gravel garden is provided with this role. Utilities covered. Pets considered – Nr Guildford, Surrey

Working Hours: Flexible hours (min 40 per week, Mon-Fri). Discreet, hands-on, proactive and experienced person.

Salary: upto £40K DOE.

This private advert is being managed directly by the employer. English Country Gardeners are not involved in the hiring process and are therefore unable to share any additional information on this role. If you have any questions regarding this position, the best course of action is to apply for the job which will open a line of communication with the employer.

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