Live-In Estate Groundskeeper / Gardener / Caretaker
Live-In Estate Groundskeeper / Gardener / Caretaker

Live-In Estate Groundskeeper / Gardener / Caretaker

Full-Time 24000 - 36000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible
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Hedsor Park is a 100-acre Buckinghamshire estate wrapped round the magnificent Hedsor House and Grade II listed gardens. It is famed for hosting unforgettable weddings and memorable events. We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Estate Groundskeeper / Gardener / Caretaker to live on site,care for the place like it’s your own, and keep every vista wedding-photo ready.

Day-to-day, you’ll handle estate and grounds care, family support, basic property repairs and first-response security. Woodland, parkland and a one-kilometre drive all need your steady eye and sharp shears. This role requires a reliable, trustworthy, and proactive individual with experience in estate maintenance and horticulture.

In return, you’ll have accommodation on the estate, a 40-hour week with flex for the odd weekend, and the chance to leave a genuine mark on a historic landscape.

Responsibilities

  • Vision delivery– ensure the vision and goals of the estate are weaved into your daily tasks.
  • Contribution to Improvements– Offer input into garden development and landscape enhancements in line with the estate’s long-term vision and design.
  • Driveway Stewardship –Take pride in and oversee the care of the 1km drive leading to Hedsor House, ensuring it remains visually striking and well-kept year-round.
  • Lawn & Grounds Maintenance– Mowing, topiary, hedge cutting, and general landscaping.
  • Machinery Operation & Maintenance– Handling agricultural and garden equipment.
  • Woodland Management– Tree care, logging, and brush clearance.
  • Estate Upkeep– Maintaining outdoor areas, pathways, and grounds.
  • Basic Property Maintenance– Fencing repairs and minor upkeep.
  • Garden & Outdoor Features– Caring for ornaments, furniture, and external installations.
  • Contractor Liaison– Coordinating external support and reporting issues.
  • Security & Safety– First response for estate security concerns.
  • Family & Estate Support– Providing dependable assistance where needed.
  • House & Pet Sitting –Provide house/pet care in the owner’s absence, including occasional support with dogs and other animals.

Skills and attributes

  • Experienced in property or land maintenance and management, ideally from a large estate, hotel grounds, or high-end horticultural background
  • Knowledge and experience of horticulture and woodland management
  • Confident with tools and equipment; able to work independently and take initiative.
  • Experienced in using a tractor
  • Willing to care for geese and cattle
  • Comfortable living in close proximity to a family estate with high standards
  • Friendly, trustworthy and proactive, with strong attention to detail
  • A practical, positive, approach to work
  • Emotionally intelligent with good social instincts
  • Certified in chainsaw use and spraying
  • Full clean UK driving licence
  • Salary:Competitiveand dependent on experience
  • Accommodation:Live-in position with accommodation provided
  • Holidays:23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Additional Perks:Pension scheme, bonus opportunities, and support for further training and qualifications

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing

  • Industries

    Hospitality

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