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As a Junior Gardener for Estelle Manor, you will hold responsibility for the daily tending to and continued development of our 85acre estate. Working primarily in the formal gardens close to the manor you’ll be delivering great aesthetics through horticulture, and this is therefore a hugely exciting opportunity to pro-actively ensure the gardens remain beautiful for guests to enjoy throughout the year. With opportunities to showcase and develop horticultural skills across the estate’s herbaceous borders and specimen trees. You will have the opportunity to work in our walled garden which lends itself as a excellent space for growing vegetables and cut flowers.
Job Responsibility:
Hold responsibility for the daily tending to and continued development of our 85acre estate
Working primarily in the formal gardens close to the manor delivering great aesthetics through horticulture
Pro-actively ensure the gardens remain beautiful for guests to enjoy throughout the year
Showcase and develop horticultural skills across the estate’s herbaceous borders and specimen trees
Work in our walled garden which lends itself as a excellent space for growing vegetables and cut flowers
Requirements:
Experience as a gardener, with proven horticultural knowledge in herbaceous and ornamental gardens
Fruit and vegetable, flower and salad production knowledge and skills are advantageous
Understanding of a variety of growing techniques and propagation
A recognised Level 2 or Level 3 horticultural qualification (LANTRA/RHS/City and Guilds) with a strong desire to learn, progress and attain further qualifications
Excellent communication skills comfortable talking to colleagues, senior management and building relationships with our members and guests
Excellent interpersonal, time management and organisational skills
A genuine passion for horticulture
A full UK driving license is required for this role
What we offer:
Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across sister properties
Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups
Estelleversary gifting for all employees
Colleague spaces stocked with food, drinks and a selection of juices, teas and coffees
Meals provided during shift
Cycle to Work scheme
Pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes
28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service
Colleague Forums and Sustainability Committees
Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme
Uniform provided, cleaned, and pressed
Onsite seamstresses to ensure your uniform is fitted and repaired