Part-Time Private Gardener

• Near Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
• £35,000 to £38,000 Pro Rata (£21,000 to £23,000 actual salary)
• Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (negotiable)
• 8am to 5pm, with two 30-minute breaks

The Burford Recruitment Company is delighted to be supporting a beautiful private estate near Chipping Norton in the search for an experienced and knowledgeable part-time Gardener to join their long-standing and dedicated team.

Set within 12 acres, the gardens are a wonderful mix of formal and productive areas, including a kitchen garden, potting shed, compost area, mixed borders, a water garden, pond and lake, wildflower meadows, fruit trees, and more.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day maintenance of the gardens across the estate
• Mowing lawns and managing edges to a high standard
• Trimming and shaping hedges, shrubs, and small trees
• Regular weeding and mulching of borders and beds
• Planting and maintaining a variety of flowers, shrubs, and seasonal displays
• Assisting with the care of the productive kitchen garden, including fruit and vegetable planting and harvesting
• Supporting the upkeep of the potting shed, compost area, and wildflower areas
• Helping to maintain the water garden, lake, and pond
• Contributing to the general upkeep and presentation of the grounds throughout the seasons

Candidate Requirements

• Previous gardening experience within a private estate
• Strong plant knowledge and practical gardening skills
• A horticultural qualification would be an advantage, but not essential
• A proactive, reliable, and team-oriented approach