Job Description
Some gardens are maintained.
Others are carefully shaped, preserved and quietly perfected over generations.
We are recruiting for an exceptional private estate in the Gloucestershire countryside, home to 22 acres of beautifully maintained formal gardens, an impressive walled garden and elegant Arts & Crafts-inspired landscapes.
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced and passionate gardener to become part of a prestigious estate environment where horticultural standards, presentation and attention to detail are held in the highest regard.
Working closely with the Head of Gardens and Parkland, you will play an important hands-on role in maintaining and developing these remarkable gardens, helping to preserve the character, beauty and heritage of the estate for years to come.
This role would suit someone who takes enormous pride in their work and genuinely enjoys being part of a professional private estate setting.
Due to the rural location of the estate, you will need to be a driver.
What You’ll Get as the Formal Gardens Senior Gardener…
1. £30,000 per annum
2. Live-in accommodation included with a charming 2-bedroom estate cottage (children welcome)
3. Opportunity to work within a truly unique and historic garden environment
4. Long-term stability within a prestigious private estate
5. The chance to work amongst beautifully designed formal gardens and traditional estate landscapes
6. A rewarding lifestyle opportunity within the Gloucestershire countryside
Who You Are…
7. An experienced gardener with a background in formal gardens, private estates, country houses or historic landscapes
8. Someone who genuinely cares about horticultural excellence, presentation and detail
9. Confident taking a hands-on approach across all aspects of estate gardening
10. Comfortable supporting and guiding a small team when required
11. Professional, reliable and able to work with care and discretion within a private environment
12. Passionate about maintaining exceptionally high standards throughout the seasons
You don’t just maintain gardens…
You help protect and enhance a remarkable estate environment that reflects craftsmanship, heritage and pride.
What You’ll Be Doing…
13. Supporting the ongoing maintenance and development of 22 acres of formal gardens and grounds
14. Caring for formal lawns, structured borders, shrubs, trees and seasonal planting displays to an exceptional standard
15. Assisting with wider estate gardening projects and long-term garden development plans
16. Supporting the upkeep of the walled garden and surrounding landscaped areas
17. Supervising contractors and helping ensure aesthetic standards are consistently maintained
18. Assisting with the maintenance and care of garden machinery and equipment
19. Supporting additional gardening and estate duties where required throughout the year
If you are looking for a long-term opportunity within a beautiful private estate where your horticultural skills and passion will be genuinely valued, we would love to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.