Sole Gardener
A very rare opportunity has arisen for an excellent plants person and Sole Gardener to take ownership of a stunning private garden in Monmouthshire, Wales. Owned by one of the country’s most celebrated horticulturists, this exceptional position will deliver substantial reward and ensure pride of place in the industry for the successful candidate.
The Grade II listed late medieval property is situated in a private valley in the Welsh countryside. The two-acre garden itself is set within five-acres of land and comprises wild flower meadows, topiary, roses, perennial borders, fruit trees and vegetables as well as riverside and woodland gardens. Rare and unusual plant species can be found throughout the garden, with meticulous maintenance playing a significant role in the overall feel of the garden in order to ensure an example to visitors of the owner’s work. There is room for improvement in the garden, so the successful applicant will have a chance to demonstrate their talent by way of subtle and bold new ideas, with no restriction on innovative out-of-the-box thinking.
The surrounding woodlands, meadows and other significant areas of the garden are undergoing development and enrichment and as such, the successful candidate will play a role in the enhancement of these aspects in addition to the formal areas of the main garden.
Applicants will ideally hold a respected academic horticultural qualification, such as the Kew Diploma, with demonstrable gardening experience, excellent time management skills as well as a genuine hunger and excitement for the possibilities associated with creating stunning and unique gardens. Excellent plant knowledge is essential. Applicants with excellent horticultural knowledge from related backgrounds, e.g., the education or nursery/growing sectors, will be considered, so long as they can also demonstrate good hands-on gardening/management skills.
This is a rare vacancy and an opportunity that will be awarded to the applicant that can demonstrate experience and excellence in each of the above areas. A generous salary is offered for what will be an exciting and very rewarding position.
SALARY: Up to £40,000 DOE
LOCATION: Monmouthshire, Wales
JOB No: EC28107
If this Sole Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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