Senior Gardener

Thedirt; Banbury, Oxford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a historic estate in North Oxfordshire, where you can bring your horticultural expertise to life. As a Senior Gardener, you will manage a diverse 16-acre garden, including ornamental gardens, orchards, and wildflower meadows, all while adhering to organic principles. This role is perfect for someone passionate about regenerative gardening methods and biodiversity. Join a dedicated team during a transformative period for the estate, as new landscape designs are implemented, allowing you to make a significant impact on the garden's future. If you have a strong background in horticulture and a commitment to sustainable practices, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience in a similar role at a Historic or Private Estate.
• Strong knowledge of organic gardening principles and landscape management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a 16-acre garden and grounds with various garden types.
• Ensure the highest standards of ornamental gardens while promoting biodiversity.

Skills

Horticultural Expertise

Landscape Management

Organic Gardening

Biodiversity Promotion

Education

Level 3 Horticultural Qualification

Job description

On behalf of their client, Private Household Recruitment Consultant, Cora Partners are looking for an experienced Senior Gardener, with a minimum of three years in a similar level role at a Historic or Private Estate to join the gardening team to manage a 16 acre garden and grounds in North Oxfordshire. Level 3 horticultural qualification is required, in addition to the professional experience.

The gardens comprise of ornamental gardens, an orchard, a productive walled garden and glasshouse, cutting gardens, gravel garden, nuttery, wildflower meadows, pond and wetland, flowering tree and shrub walk – the overall character is naturalistic alongside formal hedging, lawns and topiary.

The estate has recently changed ownership, which has brought on the impetus for new direction, renovation, and redesign across the estate, with new landscape designs led by a regarded design studio. An exciting time to join the estate at a formative stage of the garden’s development.

The estate is managed according to organic principles and the existing gardeners share the owners’ passion for regenerative methods of managing landscape, promoting biodiversity and exploring and developing methods to garden with sensitivity to nature and the wider landscape, whilst simultaneously ensuring that the ornamental gardens are kept to the highest standard.

Job Details

• Contract: Full Time (Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 16:30)
• Salary: Up to £40,000, depending on experience