At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a passionate team to maintain and enhance a stunning historic garden.
- Company: Beautiful private garden near Petworth, West Sussex.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of circa £34,000 and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work closely with the Head Gardener and develop your skills.
- Why this job: Work outdoors, nurture plants, and make a real difference in a vibrant garden.
- Qualifications: Experience in kitchen gardening and a genuine passion for horticulture.
The predicted salary is between 34000 - 34000 £ per year.
An experienced Skilled Gardener is sought to join a beautiful private historic garden near Petworth, West Sussex, on a full-time, permanent, live-out basis. The seven-acre garden has been developed and maintained by its owners for 33 years, and the team is looking for a passionate horticulturist to work alongside the Head Gardener to maintain and enhance the garden.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Head Gardener on day-to-day maintenance, presentation, and ongoing development of the gardens.
- Spend approximately half the time in the productive fruit and vegetable garden with strong practical experience in kitchen gardening, crop management, and seasonal vegetable production.
- Support all aspects of ornamental horticulture, including planting, pruning, border maintenance, lawn care, greenhouse work, and general estate gardening.
- Act as the Head Gardener’s deputy when required, overseeing daily activities, supporting part-time gardeners and external contractors, and maintaining high horticultural standards.
Qualifications
- Practical, physically fit, and enthusiastic gardener with excellent plant knowledge and strong attention to detail.
- A genuine passion for traditional horticulture and productive gardening.
- Reliable team player who can work collaboratively or independently with a proactive, positive can-do attitude.
- Experience in kitchen gardening, fruit cultivation, crop management, and seasonal vegetable production is essential.
Role Details
- Location: Near Petworth, West Sussex
- Salary: Circa £34,000 DOE
How to Apply
If this Skilled Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply below, or contact Sara Yassin at 01233 733510 or email info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
We think you need these skills to ace Skilled Gardener – Private Garden – Petworth, West Sussex
Horticultural Knowledge
Kitchen Gardening
Crop Management
Seasonal Vegetable Production
Ornamental Horticulture
Planting
Pruning
