Part-Time Private Gardener

The Burford Recruitment Company Ltd; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A beautiful private estate near Chipping Norton is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable part-time Gardener. The role involves day-to-day maintenance of the gardens, including lawns, borders, and a productive kitchen garden. Ideal candidates will have previous experience within a private estate and possess strong plant knowledge. Join a dedicated team and contribute to the upkeep of this stunning estate.

Qualifications

• Previous gardening experience within a private estate is essential.
• A horticultural qualification would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Reliable and proactive approach expected.

Responsibilities

• Maintain gardens across the estate and manage lawns to a high standard.
• Assisting with the care of the kitchen garden and contributing to general garden upkeep.
• Planting and maintaining flowers and shrubs, including seasonal displays.

Skills

Gardening experience

Strong plant knowledge

Practical gardening skills

Team-oriented approach

Education

Horticultural qualification

Job description

• Near Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
• 35,000 to 38,000 Pro Rata ( 21,000 to 23,000 actual salary)
• Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (negotiable)
• 8am to 5pm, with two 30-minute breaks

The Burford Recruitment Company is delighted to be supporting a beautiful private estate near Chipping Norton in the search for an experienced and knowledgeable part-time Gardener to join their long-standing and dedicated team.

Set within 12 acres, the gardens are a wonderful mix of formal and productive areas, including a kitchen garden, potting shed, compost area, mixed borders, a water garden, pond and lake, wildflower meadows, fruit trees, and more.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day maintenance of the gardens across the estate
• Mowing lawns and managing edges to a high standard
• Trimming and shaping hedges, shrubs, and small trees
• Regular weeding and mulching of borders and beds
• Planting and maintaining a variety of flowers, shrubs, and seasonal displays
• Assisting with the care of the productive kitchen garden, including fruit and vegetable planting and harvesting
• Supporting the upkeep of the potting shed, compost area, and wildflower areas
• Helping to maintain the water garden, lake, and pond
• Contributing to the general upkeep and presentation of the grounds throughout the seasons

Candidate Requirements

• Previous gardening experience within a private estate
• Strong plant knowledge and practical gardening skills
• A horticultural qualification would be an advantage, but not essential
• A proactive, reliable, and team-oriented approach