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An incredible opportunity has arisen for an Experienced Gardener & Housekeeper couple to join a prestigious garden and grade II listed property in a village near Haslemere, Hampshire.
These positions would suit a passionate, experienced and organised couple with good attention to detail - as such this vacancy comes with a 3-bedroom property.
The Experienced Gardener:
The owners have a keen interest in their garden and have plans which they would like their Gardener to implement but also to have creative input, working closely with them to create beautiful spaces.
To the front of the house is a water feature with expansive lawns on either side of the driveway. There are a variety of mature and young trees around the property and a group of trees in the walled garden that will be moved to make part of an avenue in a different area.
To the back of the house, the garden is divided into various rooms. The terrace will look out onto a water feature with hedging, topiary and various planted features. The walled garden will be developed to be both ornamental and productive and to potentially include raised beds for growing fruit and vegetable and a glasshouse. The swimming pool area will have various beds and borders, for which the Gardener will create planting schemes. Other areas entail walkways, lakes, orchard, woodland, and a parkland converted into a deer park.
The ideal candidate will have an eye for detail and a strong interest in getting involved in a rejuvenating and renewal project. They will be hands on, and in the initial stages, will take part in clearing and restoring (for instance the overgrown areas). When the structural foundations are in place for the garden, they will work on the design of the garden and be responsible for the care and maintenance of the grounds to a high horticultural standard.
The Gardener will be part of a wider team on the estate such as the farm team, estate manager and groundsperson. The groundsperson carries out the lawncare and hedge cutting, allowing the Gardener to focus on the finer horticultural aspects of the garden. Additional contractors will be brought in for tree surgery, building of the glasshouse, hard landscaping etc.
Gardening applicants will have good plant knowledge; experience working in a similar setting and have creative abilities. Experience growing fruit and vegetables as well as specialist pruning such as rose and small tree pruning is essential for the role. Spray certificates and chainsaw certificates are advantageous but not essential as the gardens are kept as organic as possible and others on the estate hold a chainsaw ticket. A driving licence is required.
The Housekeeper:
Housekeeping duties will consist of the upkeep of the main house by way of cleaning, laundry, ironing, and cooking. References and a DBS check will be requested for both roles if successful.
The salary on offer is a combined salary for the successful couple - who would also be offered a 3-bedroom cottage on the estate as part of the package. Should you wish to apply for either role as a single candidate please do so but be aware that the salary would be reduced and teh accommodation would not be available to single candidates.
