Live in Gardener/Estate Manager
Our long term client is seeking a reliable and experienced Estate Manager who can look after their 100 acres estate. The main house on the estate is surrounded by about 3 acres of formal garden, which is very well established and therefore good experience with garden maintenance is sufficient for this role.
The ideal candidate will be taking over from their long term estate manager/gardener, who will be leaving by the end of the summer. There will be hand over period of about 3 weeks to ensure the new person knows how everything is run on a day to day basis. A part time groundskeeper is employed along with a part time groomer. They also employ part time cleaners for the family home. The estate manager will oversee all those employed as well liaising with the contractors. It is a hands on role that will require the maintenance of the outdoor spaces and to be responsible for the estate's security.
The estate has paddocks, deer parks and woodlands.
Attention to detail, quality workmanship, able to work independently and proactively and be a strong all rounder are all key qualities and skill sets for this position.
Duties include but are not limited to:
1. Ensure the smooth running of the estate
2. Leading a small team
3. Liaising with contractors
4. Hands on garden maintenance
5. Mowing, hedging, trimming of lawns and garden beds
6. Maintaining shrubs and trees
7. Maintaining garden machinery
8. Performing minor repairs or maintenance tasks around the house or garden when needed
9. Pet friendly as they have a dog, farm cats as well as ponies, sheep and a deer park
Days and Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hour week, with some flexibility when required
Accommodation: Stunning 2 bedroom cottage with bills included. Family welcome. Pets will be considered.
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 gross per annum
Start date: As and when the right person is found
Job ID: 212923