Junior Gardener

Maison Estelle; Witney; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A countryside retreat is seeking a passionate Gardener to maintain and develop the beautiful 85-acre estate. The ideal candidate will have strong horticultural knowledge, including experience with herbaceous and ornamental gardens. Responsibilities include daily tending of gardens and ensuring guest enjoyment year-round. This position offers the opportunity to grow professionally while being part of a supportive team in a luxury environment, with various perks that promote well-being and development.

Benefits

Biannual company socials

Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts

Birthday Wheel gifting

Colleague spaces with food and drinks

Seasonal Smart Fridges with prepared meals

Pension and life assurance schemes

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme

Uniform provided and cleaned

Onsite seamstress support

Qualifications

• Experience as a gardener with knowledge in herbaceous and ornamental gardens.
• Understanding of growing techniques and propagation.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Tend to and develop the 85-acre estate's formal gardens.
• Ensure the gardens are aesthetically pleasing for guests.
• Showcase horticultural skills across the estate.

Skills

Horticultural knowledge in herbaceous and ornamental gardens

Experience with fruit and vegetable production

Excellent communication skills

Time management skills

Passion for horticulture

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 horticultural qualification (LANTRA/RHS/City and Guilds)

Job description

Who are we?

Estelle Manor is a rural retreat set on an 85-acre estate in Oxfordshire. The manor has four restaurants, an extraordinary 3,000 sq metre Roman-inspired spa- Eynsham Baths, 108 bedrooms and a gym with class studios and padel courts. Plus, there’s a kids’ club for the little ones and a workspace. As the countryside companion to Maison Estelle, the manor is also a ‘hosted home’, bringing people together that have plenty to say and nothing to prove.

The Role:

As a Gardener for Estelle Manor, you will hold responsibility for the daily tending to and continued development of our 85 acre estate. Working primarily in the formal gardens close to the manor you’ll be delivering great aesthetics through horticulture, and this is therefore a hugely exciting opportunity to pro-actively ensure the gardens remain beautiful for guests to enjoy throughout the year. With opportunities to showcase and develop horticultural skills across the estate’s herbaceous borders and specimen trees, you will have a clear passion for gardening alongside professional development.

Who we are looking for?

• Experience as a gardener, with proven horticultural knowledge in herbaceous and ornamental gardens. Fruit and vegetable, flower and salad production knowledge and skills.
• Understanding of a variety of growing techniques and propagation.
• A recognised Level 2 or Level 3 horticultural qualification (LANTRA/RHS/City and Guilds)
• Excellent communication skills within a luxury environment, comfortable talking to colleagues, senior management and building relationships with our members and guests.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organisational skills.
• A genuine passion for horticulture.

What’s in it for you?

At Estelle, we prioritize your well-being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience. Enjoy exclusive staff rates, biannual socials, and Birthday Wheel surprises. Nurture your well-being with stocked colleague spaces and daily Smart Fridges. Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way and utilise the provided uniforms and onsite seamstress support. Join us for a fulfilling journey where you are valued, supported, and celebrated.

• Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
• Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across sister properties.
• Estelleversary and Birthday Wheel gifting for all employees (including overnight stays and dinners).
• Colleague spaces stocked with food, drinks and locally sourced coffee.
• Seasonal, daily stocked Smart Fridges with freshly prepared meals while on shift.
• Added protection of both our pension and life assurance schemes.
• 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
• Colleague Forums and Sustainability Committees to help create The Estelle Way.
• Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Uniform provided, cleaned, and pressed.
• Onsite seamstresses to ensure your uniform is fitted and repaired.