Skilled Gardener

• Primary responsibility for maintaining formal borders around the garden
• Growing vegetables from seed in the kitchen garden
• Planning planting and propagation 6 months ahead to ensure interest, flowering, and cropping throughout the year
• Managing pests and diseases seasonally
• Assisting with general estate gardening and maintenance work as required
• Participating in a weekend rota for watering and animal care (paid overtime)

• Broad horticultural knowledge
• Propagation of seedlings
• Care of shrubs, flowers, and ornamental plants
• Confidence in forward planning and seasonal thinking
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for areas of the garden
• Physically capable of doing a hands-on, sometimes demanding role
• Comfortable using and maintaining common gardening power tools
• Chainsaw experience is a strong advantage
• Spraying certificates (essential)
• Livestock experience is beneficial, or a willingness to pitch in

• Open-minded, less conventional thinkers
• A willingness to experiment and try new approaches
• People who enjoy questioning “how it’s always been done” and improving efficiency
• An interest in making work smarter, easier, and more sustainable

Paid overtime