Seasonal Ornamental Gardener

Working alongside the Senior Gardener and wider estate team, you will help maintain the gardens to an exceptional standard throughout the summer and into autumn. This hands-on role is ideal for someone with a passion for ornamental horticulture, ecological gardening and high-quality garden maintenance.,

• Maintain ornamental borders and mixed perennial plantings.
• Carry out weeding and general seasonal garden maintenance.
• Assist with lawn and pathway maintenance within the gardens.
• Support the management of naturalistic and ecological planting schemes.
• Assist with seasonal garden projects and ongoing developments.
• Help ensure the gardens are presented to the highest horticultural standards.
  
  Previous experience working in a professional garden, estate garden or horticultural environment.
• A genuine enthusiasm for plants and ornamental horticulture.
• Good plant identification skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Reliable, organised and attentive to detail.
Desirable Skills & Experience
• RHS, NVQ or equivalent horticultural qualification.
• Knowledge of organic horticulture or agriculture.
• Experience of naturalistic planting styles and ecological gardening.
• Good knowledge of herbaceous perennials, shrubs and ornamental grasses.
• Experience working within a private estate or public garden.
• Full UK driving licence., Hands-on experience with an exceptional range of ornamental and ecological plantings.
• A supportive and knowledgeable horticultural team.
• A beautiful and inspiring working environment with a strong focus on biodiversity, sustainability and horticultural excellence.