West Dean

West Sussex.info; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days’ annual leave

Free entry to West Dean Gardens

Discounts and on-site parking

Job summary

A well-known gardening estate in the UK is searching for a skilled gardener to maintain their historic gardens. Responsibilities include caring for lawns, borders, and ornamental planting while utilizing various garden machinery. The ideal candidate will hold PA1 & PA6 certificates and have experience in a professional garden environment. This full-time role offers 33 days’ annual leave, free entry to the gardens, and additional perks like discounts and access to facilities.

Qualifications

• Maintenance of lawns, borders, hedges, and ornamental planting.
• Experience in a professional garden environment is essential.
• Proactive and reliable team player with great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, borders, and ornamental planting.
• Prune, plant, and mulch while working with plants at height.
• Support glasshouse and seasonal garden work.

Skills

Experienced in garden maintenance

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

PA1 & PA6 certificates

Tools

Garden machinery (mowers, strimmers, tractors)

Job description

Location West Dean

Contract Permanent

Hours Full Time- 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday (with occasional weekends on a rota basis)

Work somewhere truly special.

Join West Dean Gardens, a world-renowned garden set within a stunning 6,400-acre estate in the South Downs National Park. You’ll work hands‑on across historic glasshouses, ornamental borders, meadows, lawns and parkland, helping care for one of the UK’s most distinctive garden landscapes.

Working with Tom Brown and our experienced Gardens Team, this is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled, practical gardener who takes pride in high standards and enjoys variety.

What you’ll be doing

• Maintaining lawns, borders, hedges and ornamental planting
• Pruning, planting, mulching and working with climbers and plants at height
• Using garden machinery including mowers, strimmers and tractors
• Supporting glasshouse and seasonal garden work
• Occasional weekend working on a rota

What we’re looking for

• PA1 & PA6 certificates
• Experience in a professional garden environment
• A proactive, reliable team player with great attention to detail

Why West Dean?

• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Free entry to West Dean Gardens
• Discounts, free facilities access & on‑site parking

If you are interested in joining our fabulous team you can apply via our careers site now!